Postgraduate Certificate

2012/2013

Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Professional Practice and Experience

(Joint Course Between University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology)

The Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Professional Practice and Experience is a part-time programme running over a six month period, January to June or as two three month periods over two years. Lectures will take place one day per week over a three and a half month period.

Entry Requirements
In order to be permitted entry to the Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Professional Practice and Experience a candidate must hold:

• a recognised qualification in architecture based on a minimum of 5 years full time study and,
• a minimum of two years of post-qualification Approved or Accredited Experience prior to submission of first assessed work, at least one year of which must be within the EU.

Admission to the programme will be subject to the approval of Cork Centre for Architectural Education

Programme Requirements

Students take 30 credits as follows:

AT6001 Architectural Practice and Practice Management (5 credits)
AT6002 Construction Legislation (5 credits)
AT6003 Contract Management and Project Planning (5 credits)
AT6004 Professional Practice Case Study (10credits)
AT6005 Practical Experience in Architecture (5 credits)

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2012/2013.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2013 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2012/2013.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this programme, students should be be able to:

• Comprehend the professional context in relation to practice as an architect demonstrate their knowledge of the responsibilities of an architect and the design team under current legislation;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the management of a project from inception through to completion in relation to procurement and contractual issues;
• Demonstrate an adequate breadth of work experience gained through professional employment;
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibilities of a professional architect.