Course summary
Overview Architects design buildings and play a role in shaping cities, communities and the way we live. To become an architect, you need qualifications recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). This Architectural Assistant Degree Apprenticeship course is the first step to achieving these qualifications. You'll develop the technical and analytical skills you need to begin a career as an architect – all while earning a salary and getting on-the-job experience. During term time, you'll spend 1 day a week on day release at the University and the other 4 days applying your skills and getting practical experience in the workplace. The Government or your employer pay your tuition fees – so your architecture degree doesn’t cost you anything. When you finish your apprenticeship, you'll have a Bachelor's degree in architecture and you'll be primed to take on further study to continue your journey in becoming a registered architect. Recognised and validated by This course is prescribed and recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). This accreditation means you'll satisfy the criteria for ARB Part 1 exemption and RIBA Part 1 exemption when you complete your apprenticeship, putting you one step closer to becoming registered as an architect. What you'll experience On this architectural assistant degree apprenticeship, you'll:
- Explore design in collaborative studio spaces alongside your peers, while developing your individual and team skills
- Expand your architectural thinking beyond practice with specialist tutors and architects
- Access the latest software, including BIM modelling, advanced parametric modelling, environmental evaluation software, 3d scanning and printing tools, to support your design work and challenge your creative thinking
- Explore a variety of architectural challenges outside of practice to develop your design creativity
- Develop design skills through model making, material testing, sketching and drawing
- Have access to the University's student support services and community, including the Library, study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students’ Union
- Build a network of professional peers during your time at university, sharing your ideas and knowledge
- Get practical work experience in your job, giving you an advantage over students who go to University full-time
- Get a personal tutor from the University and a workplace mentor
- If you need somewhere to live, you may be able to stay in the University's halls of residence – talk to our Housing team for more information.
- design practice
- planning
- historic building conservation
- project management
- architectural design
- interior design
- landscape architecture
- urban design and master planning
- planning
- architectural technology
- product design
- graphic design
- lighting design
- set design
Modules
Year 1 Core modules in this year include:
- Design: Architectural Application
- Design: Exploration
- Design: Interpretation
- Technology and Environment: Exploration
- Design and Professional Practice: Local
- Design and Professional Practice: Global
- Histories, Theories and Matters of Concern
- Technology and Environment: Design Practice
- Communication: Professional Practice
- Design: Architectural Inverstigation
- Design: Architectural Narratives
- History and Theory: Dissertation
- History and Theory of Modern Architecture
- Design: Major Project
- Design: Major Project Reflective Synthesis
- Technology and Environment: Discovery
- End Point Assessment
Assessment method
Assessment methods on this architectural assistant degree apprenticeship include: coursework and written essays presentations portfolio You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You'll get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Architects Registration Board
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your application.
International applicants
International applicants not accepted.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 136 points
A level - AAB - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDD - DDM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 - 27 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDD - DDM
T Level - M - D
All applicants to the Degree Apprenticeship courses must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics. Acceptable qualifications include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass - please note that we are not able to accept all kinds of Level 2 qualifications, so if you are unsure whether you have a suitable qualification please get in touch. If you do not have an acceptable qualification you may be required to take an additional assessment during the application process.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
All applicants are required to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.
Portfolio
All applicants are required to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £25000 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £25000 | Whole course |
Scotland | £25000 | Whole course |
Wales | £25000 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP