**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. **Careers and opportunities** Many architecture graduates continue their training towards becoming a registered architect with further study at Master's level or registration on a Architect Degree Apprenticeship (Master of Architecture and Professional Practice) – equivalent to ARB and RIBA Part 2 and 3. You can use your skills in areas such as: - design practice - planning - historic building conservation - project management Roles our architecture graduates have taken on include: - architectural design - interior design - landscape architecture - urban design and master planning - planning - architectural technology - product design - graphic design - lighting design - set design After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Design: Architectural Application - Design: Exploration - Design: Introduction - Technology and Environment: Exploration Year 2 Core modules in this year include: - Design and Professional Practice: Global - Design and Professional Practice: Local - Histories, Theories and Matters of Concern - Technology and Environment: Design Practice Year 3 Core modules in this year include: - Communication: Professional Practice - Design: Architectural Investigation - Design: Architectural Narratives - History and Theory Of Modern Architecture - History and Theory: Dissertation Year 4 Core modules in this year include: - Design: Major Project Preparation - Design: Major Project Synthesis - Design: Major Project Technical Resolution - End-Point Assessment - Technology and Environment: Discovery We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

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.

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Institution code: P80

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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.

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 an 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.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	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		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

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The course fee is shared between the Government and some employers, meaning no cost to you as the degree apprentice. Please see http://www.port.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships/ for further information.

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