Plymouth

University of Plymouth is known for its BA Honors course in Architecture. This course includes the following features:

·       The student will gain professional accreditation from the Royal Institute of British Architects if they complete this degree successfully.

·       The student will join a diverse community that aims to support a culture of participations and inclusivity

·       The student will become graduate ready for the workplace with the focus on professional development. They will work on design projects and will have strong links with Plymouth City Council

·       It will help in gaining insights into the field with talks from leading practitioners and theorists.

·       The university has a Plymouth Architecture Society which organizes fortnightly lectures that feature leading architects, engineers and designers who showcase and discuss their work.

University of Plymouth offers a placement year which is also called a work-placement in industry. The placement is an integrated part of the degree for many subject areas at the university but it can be optional. The benefits of choosing a placement are given as follows:

·       It enhanced employment prospects and many students will go back to their placement provider at the graduate level

·       The placements will help the students in their improved skills and knowledge which includes the softer employability skills and specific technical skills and competencies.

·       It increases the understanding and awareness of the world of working, ability to articulate skills and achievements and self-awareness

·       The placements will broaden the student’s network of professional contacts.