Architecture

This course is accredited by the following professional bodies:

The Royal British Institute of Architects (RIBA)

The programme provides students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Architecture with the opportunity to define their own interests, speculating on and refining a personal response to the design and making of architecture.

The discipline is exceptionally responsive to change, and actively engaging with both the internal world of ideas and external realities around us; modernity in the broadest sense is a critical part of the world view of successful architects.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture is a strongly design-based course, underpinned by a firm base in theory and technology. The department is committed to a studio system as being the best medium for the exchange of ideas. Students on the course choose from three design studios identified by subject and theme.

Each studio has developed its specialised approach to architecture based on specific responses to contemporary issues in the city, and the developing landscapes around cities.

There is emphasis on the observation and generation of alternative models for the city. This is developed through field trips to destinations such as Beijing, Berlin, Delhi, Dubai, Havana, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Jaipur, Las Vegas, Marrakech, Moscow, Paris, St Petersburg, Tokyo and Yokohama.

Course modules

Year 1

• Design
• Digital project
• Dissertation 1
• Environmental technology
• Professional management
• Theory 1

Year 2

• Design
• Design economics
• Dissertation 2
• Technology
• Theory 2

Part-time students study the same number of units over 3 years.

Career and progression opportunities

The course is well connected to key practices in London. Many LSBU graduates also choose to work abroad. Students may also use their qualification outside Architecture such as journalism, teaching, research or software design.

Professional and industry links

The course is unconditionally validated by RIBA, and offers the professional award of RIBA Part 2 on successful completion; the course is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board.

Entry requirements

This course is usually intended for graduates of architecture courses where students who hold the Part 1 professional qualification of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Applicants to the course should have a first degree in architecture (2:2 or better); however, the University recognises that individuals may develop additional skills outside of university and will interview such applicants with a portfolio of relevant academic and practice work.

If you are interested in studying at LSBU, please refer to our Standard Entry Requirements.

Additional entry requirements

Applicants for this course must also meet the following additional entry requirements:

• A degree in architecture including the RIBA Part 1 professional qualification
• Overseas students must demonstrate that their work has RIBA Part 1 equivalence by contacting the Architects Registration Board
• Applicants for the part-time course should be working in practice
• All students considered for admission will be required to attend an interview with a portfolio of work; if located overseas, applicants will be required to send a portfolio of work to the admissions tutor

We will also consider applications from those who have gained skills through a wide range of vocational qualifications, or relevant responsible experience.

How to apply

Application methods for undergraduate part-time and postgraduate study vary depending on the course you are applying for. When applying use the LSBU codes listed below.

LSBU - FullTime - 122

LSBU - PartTime - 123

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