Professional Diploma in Architecture: University of East London

Course Description

The aim of the programme is to extend the education of students who wish to enter architectural practice. This programme develops your conceptual and practical skills, as well as intuitive and analytical powers. They operate a vertical design studio system, in which individual staff offer particular architectural programmes and you choose with whom you want to work. They offer five special routes through the Diploma, which give advanced standing on their master’s degrees. These routes involve more advanced study of computing and design, interpretation and theory, sustainability and design, alternative urbanisms and material matters.

Career opportunities

The Diploma is the second stage of architectural education leading to a career as an architect or in related fields. It is also good preparation for any work in which you need to be able to analyse problems and make creative proposals for their solution.

Entry requirements

• Intending students are accepted subject to interview over portfolio
• Applicants should have a first degree in architecture (2.2 or above) and exemption from RIBA part 1
• Students whose first language is not English will have achieved a score of 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent