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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Part-time | 4 years | September | - | - |
Overview
Architects design buildings and play a role in shaping cities, communities and the way we live.
This Architectural Assistant Degree Apprenticeship course is the first step to developing the technical and analytical skills you need to begin a career as an architect – all while earning a salary and getting on-the-job experience.
During term time, you'll spend one day a week on day release at the University and the other four days applying your skills and getting practical experience in the workplace. The Government or your employer pay your tuition fees – so your architecture degree doesn’t cost you anything.
When you finish your apprenticeship, you'll have a Bachelor's degree in architecture and you'll be primed to take on further study to continue your journey in becoming a registered architect.
Course highlights
Recognition and validation
This course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and provides an exemption from RIBA Part 1.
Due to changes by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), the prescription of all Part 1 Architecture Courses in the UK will end on 31 December 2027. The ARB Part 1 prescription will no longer be required for registration as an Architect in the UK. Students starting this course from September 2025 onwards will finish the course after this date, meaning their degree will not be ARB-prescribed. This will not affect a student's ability to qualify as a UK architect, as the ARB will continue accrediting Master's level qualifications as part of the route to registration. Validation by the RIBA for Courses will remain, and our BA (Hons) Architecture course will continue as a RIBA-validated course.
Careers and opportunities
Many architecture graduates continue their training towards becoming a registered architect with further study at Master's level or registration on a Architect Degree Apprenticeship (Master of Architecture and Professional Practice).
You can use your skills in areas such as:
Roles our architecture graduates have taken on include:
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
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120-128 points to include a minimum of 3 A levels, or equivalent.
All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.
All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.
Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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