Architect (integrated degree)
Level 7 · Degree (Master’s)Construction and the built environment 4 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
An architect designs buildings and spaces that are functional, safe, aesthetically considered, and sustainable, taking projects from initial concept through planning, detailed design, and construction on site. This integrated master's degree apprenticeship meets the requirements for ARB registration and RIBA Part 3, making the apprentice a fully qualified architect. Qualified architects can work in private practice, the public sector, or specialist design fields.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Architectural design principles and creative design methodologies
Building technology, structure, and environmental systems
Planning legislation, building regulations, and listed building consent
Project management and contract administration on construction projects
Computer-aided design and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Professional practice, ethics, and client relationship management
Sustainability and low-carbon design in architecture
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Develop architectural concepts and produce design proposals at all stages
Prepare planning applications and liaise with local planning authorities
Produce detailed construction drawings and technical specifications
Manage projects on site including attending site meetings
Administer construction contracts and certify valuations and variations
Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and specialist consultants
Advise clients on design options, costs, and programme
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 7 (Degree (Master’s)) - roughly Master’s-degree level. Usually needs a relevant degree or Level 6 qualification, or significant experience.
What’s next: Leads into senior and chartered professional roles.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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