Architectural Practice Postgraduate Diploma (Part 3)

De Montfort University

The Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Practice (PG Dip) is a qualification leading to exemption from the ARB/RIBA Part III examination, while developing the professional and business-focused skills for a successful career in architecture. The Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Practice at the Leicester School of Architecture – one of the oldest schools of architecture in the UK – prepares you for registration and chartership. You will reflect on the evolution of the professional architect, relevant legislation and alternative approaches to practice and management. The course will develop your professional acumen in business organisation, management and commerce, advocacy, ethics and marketing, contracts and interpersonal skills. The course offers a flexible learning programme comprising three study units, each lasting three days, typically running from October to October. Study units cover the following topics. Marketing, Management and Practice, covering the skills and knowledge needed to understand the set-up, professional and economic management, and marketing of a professional architectural practice in various forms. Building Contracts, covering the range of common building contracts, their application and the contractual relationships between contracted parties. Architect and the Law, covering legislation affecting contract law, planning and development, and the wider regulations related to architecture and the building industry.Careers and employabilityDMU students are encouraged to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions. Our Enterprise Team can help you explore your business idea, business growth, and the option of freelancing or being self-employed. There are lots of events, workshops, one-to-one consultation opportunities and enterprise competitions that you can get involved in to progress in your chosen career path.Even if you don’t intend to start your own business, many of the Enterprise Team activities will be relevant to you if you simply want to develop your business acumen. Skills such as risk-taking, project management and budgeting can be invaluable in employment.