Highlights about course

Program Level

Master's

Duration

Tuition Fees

£2,865

Intake

September

Overview

The course is intended for those graduates who hold a Master of Architecture degree (or its equivalent with ARB/RIBA Part II exemption) and who wish to proceed to full professional status with the ability to practice as an architect in the UK.

Our Architectural Practice and Management PGDip prepares you for employment as an architect. You’ll be able to take full responsibility as a practising professional. You’ll also understand your role and obligations in the construction industry and society.

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What you’ll learn

You’ll be taught through compulsory modules.

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Qualifications explained

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How you’ll learn

Your future

Graduate destinations

Graduate have pursued careers both in architectural practice and academia.

We foster an entrepreneurial environment that ensures you’ll be well prepared to continue to make active contributions within your chosen career.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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Quality and ranking

  • 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
  • 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
  • Global Top 130 University – QS World University Rankings 2025
  • Global Top 170 University – Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
  • Top 100 for Architecture/Built Environment – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
  • Top 125 for Arts and Humanities – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025
  • Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024 

Professional accreditation and recognition

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Architects Registration Board (ARB) 

Our Architectural Practice and Management Diploma (APMD) is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as meeting the standards for the final Part 3 qualification required to practice as an Architect in the UK. Successful completion of the course allows admission to the Register of Architects as maintained by ARB and permits full membership of the RIBA.

 

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

 

 

Facilities

You’ll be based in one of the UK’s leading Schools of Architecture. We aim to provide a lively design studio culture across our professional courses making the School a thriving and creative place to be. Our well-equipped workshop includes some of the latest digital and biological manufacturing tools.

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape has excellent studio teaching facilities.  Our facilities include:

  • lively design studios
  • exhibition spaces
  • well-equipped workshop including the latest digital manufacturing technology
  • wet fabrication lab including 3D printers
  • molecular biology lab (one of the first in the world to be administered by a school of architecture)
  • print media suite
  • IT suites

Entry requirements

The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.

Academic entry requirements

You must hold exemption from the ARB/RIBA Part I and Part II examinations. You should also:

  • have completed at least 12 months practical training
  • be employed in an approved architectural practice or related organisation

About University

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia)

Malaysia

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