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Tuition: USD 4,505.84 per year. Application fee: USD 0. Service fee: USD 0.

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This is an on-campus program at Cardiff University in Cardiff.

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Architecture: Professional Practice

Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

Cardiff University, established in 1883 and located in the capital of Wales, is a research-led institution with a global reputation for high-quality, innovative scholarship. Home to more than 33,000 students, including over 9,000 international students from more than 100 countries, the university offers a vibrant, multicultural campus within a dynamic city. Teaching is informed by cutting-edge research, ensuring students learn from academic leaders who are active in advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges.

The university provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties, with roughly 266 programs available that span the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health disciplines. Cardiff emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering strong academic support, opportunities for study abroad, and industry partnerships that help students gain practical experience. Many undergraduates benefit from international exchanges and placements that enhance employability and global perspective.

Cardiff’s civic mission prioritizes community engagement, sustainability, and public good, with initiatives that contribute to regional health, wealth, and wellbeing. The campus environment supports extracurricular involvement, research internships, and student societies that enrich campus life. For international applicants seeking a research-intensive university in a welcoming capital city, Cardiff combines academic rigor, global connections, and extensive support services to help students thrive.

About the Program

On this programme, students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the legal and economic aspects of architectural practice and construction procurement, and the related skills necessary to practice effectively on entry into the architectural profession. academic-school A leading school of architecture Study in one of the top schools of architecture in the UK. star Acclaimed research expertise Based on acclaimed research expertise within the Welsh School of Architecture and led by Professor Sarah Lupton; a well-known expert and author of books on specialist topics relevant to the course. certificate Variety of assessment methods A wide variety of assessment methods including written assignments, videos and webinars. There are no examinations. people Small cohort Benefit from a small cohort size, group working and peer review. briefcase Study while you work Study while you work in practice; this course is taught by blended learning, using a wide range of innovative delivery methods. calendar Two years part-time Available as a two year part-time qualification. On this Diploma programme, students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the legal and economic aspects of architectural practice and construction procurement, and the related skills necessary to practice effectively on entry into the architectural profession. The programme is designed to be undertaken whilst in full-time employment within an architectural practice or related construction industry organisation. It is taught by blended learning methods using the internet (See 'how will I be taught below.) The part-time version is completed over two academic years (i.e. October to June). The Diploma is prescribed by the ARB in relation to entry on the register of architects, and validated by the RIBA as equivalent to the RIBA Examination in Professional Practice (the Part 3). The course has received commendations from three successive RIBA Visiting Boards including from the latest, in July 2021, when it was commended for ‘its synthesis of academic rigour and practice’. ### Accreditations - Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) - Architects Registration Board (ARB) ! > I think I always knew that one day I would set up my own practice, I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit toward architecture and for me it was a case of when would be the best time to give it a shot. In this respect I owe a great deal to the WSA’s Part 3 course and the course leaders Professor Sarah Lupton and Manos Stellakis, their curriculum goes beyond what is expected at Part 3 and provides very relevant and useful knowledge which gave me the confidence to launch my own practice. Ross Hartland Initiate Architecture Where you'll study

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