This unit is taken after the completion of the BA (Hons) in Architecture Part 1 or equivalent and is related to the period of practical training referred as`Stage One experience, or the initial twelve months of the Professional Experience and Development Record (PEDR). There is a service charge of #200.00 for enrolment as a year-out student. This fee is payable once by each student regardless of the length of their year out engagement up to a maximum of 24 months.
Part-time: 1-2 years
Course structure
This unit of study is undertaken during one academic year and relates to that period of practical experience in architecture. It is primarily self-directed with the recall sessions taking place in October and June. The PEDRs are signed at quarterly intervals on completion of the relevant work experience period which will vary from student to student. The course can be extended to cover 2 years of professional experience.
Areas of study
Professional Practice Architectural Practice and other forms of professional experience permitted to be included under PEDR guidance.
Syllabus
The syllabus comprises the following areas of professional study:
Context for Practice
Management of Architecture
Management of Construction
Practice Management
Business Administration
The coverage of these issues is reviewed in the individual student's PEDRs. The two recall session cover the following subject areas:
1. Completion of PEDRs, strategies for employment and career progression.
2. Review of different forms of professional experience and activities during the year-out.
This unit aims to support the architecture student's first experience of practice and foster continuity between education and practical experience.
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
If you wish to apply for a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) please go to the GTTR website - http://www.gttr.ac.uk/