Architecture : Further study

A 2010 HESA survey of 2009 graduates indicates that six months after graduation, just over 18% of architecture graduates had embarked on further study, with a further 9% combining work and study. A large proportion of these may have been studying for various professional qualifications related to architecture. Most architecture graduates eventually go on to complete the final stages of the qualifications recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB) in order to progress towards qualifying and practising as registered architects.

Apart from further qualifications in architecture, some graduates choose postgraduate study in other technical subjects such as engineering, design or computer science or perhaps even some subjects outside the technical and construction fields.

These trends show only what previous graduates in your subject did immediately upon graduating. Over the course of their career - the first few years in particular - many others will opt for some form of further study, either part time or full time. If further study interests you, start by thinking about postgrad study and search courses and research to identify your options.

Look at funding my further study for details relating to finance and the application process.