Architecture (RIBA Part 2 Exemption) Birmingham City University

Overview

What's covered in the course?

Recognised by the Architects Registration Board and RIBA for exemption from Part II examination, the course is stage two of your professional development programme to become an architect. Architecture (RIBA Part 2 Exemption) is offered by Birmingham City University.

A unique collaborative 'Teaching Practice' programme means each cross-level studio unit is aligned with a leading professional practice in the region where you can visit on selected days for supporting tutorials. 

Participating practices include: Bryant Priest Newman, Broadway Malyan, Associated Architects and Glenn Howells Architects.

There are fantastic international opportunities – our students have undertaken fieldwork in Reykjavik, Istanbul, Amsterdam and Barcelona. There’s also an annual New York study visit sponsored by Ibstock Brick.

Birmingham School of Architecture and Design has strong alumni and connections to the city’s creative and professional networks both through visiting tutors and critics.

You'll be based in our multi-million pound City Centre Campus Parkside Building with access to traditional workshops in wood, metal, ceramics and plastics, along with advanced digital studios for rapid prototyping and digital production, CAD and digital visual communication skills.

Why Choose Us?

• Many students have degrees from other UK schools of architecture, resulting in a dynamic body of high-calibre students.
• Visiting tutors come from national and local practice and we have visiting critics and lectures from high profile practitioners, such as eminent architects, visiting professors and world-renowned consultants.

• We are one of the primary providers of part-time architecture courses.

Enhancing your employability skills

You'll be able to produce complex design proposals showing understanding of current architectural issues. You'll also have sound knowledge of procurement, building production and legislation.

The course gives you a thorough understanding of the links between design and technology and how architects work with other construction professionals.