Our Master of Architecture (MArch) and Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Practice (PGCert AP) courses are both validated by the RIBA and prescribed by the ARB as approved Part 2 and 3 qualifications. As an apprentice, you'll study our MArch units over three years rather than the traditional two years. You won't have to pay tuition fees and you will earn a salary from your employer throughout your apprenticeship.

To become an apprentice, you will need to apply and be accepted onto our MArch course. If your practice/employer is willing to support you through your studies and signs an apprenticeship agreement with us, you can then opt to study the course as an apprentice.

Year 1

Semester 1: based in your practice

• Practice 5
• Professional studies, management, practice and law

Semester 2: study at the University of Bath

• Design studio 5
• Environment and sustainability 5
• History and theory 5

Summer: based in your practice

Year 2

Semester 1: study at the University of Bath

• Design studio 6.1
• Research paper

Semester 2: based in your practice

Summer: based in your practice

Year 3

Semester 1: based in your practice

Semester 2: study at the University of Bath

• Design Studio 6.2

MArch (Part 2) award

Summer: based in your practice

Year 4

Semesters 1 and 2: based in your practice

• Practice and project management (taught unit at the University of Bath in September and March)

Summer: based in your practice

Year 5

October to March: based in your practice

• Case Study Report supported by Design Challenge
• Professional Interview supported by Career Appraisal
• End-point Assessment

Architect apprenticeship award, PG certificate (Part 3) award