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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
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Location
Cathays Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
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.
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 full-time version is a fast track route allowing completion within nine months.
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)
Tuition fees
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£ 6,450per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
27th
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Campus address
Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
5th out of 55
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Entry standards
/ Max 208168 81%10th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10098.0 98%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.22 81%17th
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