Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PgDip Architecture- Professional Practice in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
6,450
(c. USD8,637.9)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program equips students with comprehensive knowledge of legal and economic factors in architecture and construction procurement, along with essential skills for professional practice.
Through this Diploma program, participants gain thorough expertise in the legal and financial dimensions of architectural work and construction procurement, developing the competencies required for effective professional practice.
The course structure accommodates full-time professionals working in architecture firms or related construction industry organizations, delivered through blended learning with online components (see 'Teaching Methods' for details). The accelerated full-time option enables completion in just nine months.
ARB recognizes this Diploma for architect registration, while RIBA validates it as equivalent to their Professional Practice Examination (Part 3). The program has earned consistent praise from RIBA Visiting Boards, most recently in July 2021, when it was lauded for successfully combining academic excellence with practical application.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Typically, you will need to have the qualifications prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 and Part 2 and a minimum of 12 months professional experience compliant with ARB requirements.
English Language requirements
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
Other essential requirements
You will also need to provide a personal statement which includes your reasons for studying this programme and any experience with issues related to legal and economic aspects of architectural practice and construction procurement within your previous studies or professional career.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5
English Language requirements
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
Other essential requirements
You will also need to provide a personal statement which includes your reasons for studying this programme and any experience with issues related to legal and economic aspects of architectural practice and construction procurement within your previous studies or professional career.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5
Tuition
GBP
6,450