We know how tricky the transition from studying to practising architecture can be. We want our Prep for Practice page to empower and inspire you to stay positive, be proactive, and take control of your future. Please use this list of resources to access our practical guidance. Some of the resources are exclusively for °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ members.
If you’re not yet a °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Member, it’s really easy to sign up:
- for graduating Part 1, register as a °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Student Member
- for Part 2, join us as a °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Associate Member
Before you start
- °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Study Architecture Well includes a summary of the different routes to qualifying as an architect
- A guide to architectural practices
- Meet the architects
- °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Code of Practice resources for an ethical Chartered Practice
Go behind the scenes in practice
and see a virtual site visit, meet a design team and explore life in the studio.
Prep for CV
Your CV, along with your portfolio will be the first impression that a potential employer will receive of you and your experience.
Prep for your portfolio
Your portfolio will give you the opportunity to illustrate the design skills that you have set out in your CV, and support how you present yourself.
Prep for interviews
Advice includes doing your research – into the work of the practice, as well as what will be suitable to wear.
Prep for a job
Our resources will help you to stay healthy, happy, and well-informed as you take the next steps.
- °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Practise Architecture Well
- Four tips for negotiating a salary increase
- Career resilience in architecture - a series of articles about how to develop your career
- - video with lots of content on how to flourish in practice
°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Jobs
°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Jobs is one of the most popular job boards for architecture and design-related roles. Remember to bookmark to view our listings of , , and roles.
What you need to know about PEDR
Qualifying as an architect in the UK involves completing Part 1, 2, and 3 qualifications and undertaking a minimum of 24 months’ professional practical experience.
Using the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ PEDR (professional experience development record) tool, you can easily log your practical experience.
Further resources
- Scholarships, bursaries and grants (architecture.com)
- Career resilience, a series of articles essential advice
- video
What you need to know about °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Academy
°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Members have exclusive access to °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Academy, the new digital learning portal.
°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Academy’s Daniel Crellin explains how to access °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Academy
°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Academy useful resources for graduating students include:
°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Radio
The °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ’s pop-up radio station focused on promoting diversity and inclusion within the architecture profession.
- Inclusive recruitment panel with Susy Ridout, Pooja Agrawal and Dr Binna Kandola OBE
- Architectural education with Dr Jenny Russell, Future Architects Front and Paul Crosby
- Architecture outside of London with Grace Choi, Sue Emms and Elena Marco
Listen to the individual podcast episodes related to these topics
Listen to our °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Future Architects in Conversation podcast on job hunting
<This programme is developed through °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Future Architects - our community for future and emerging architects, designed to support, inspire and provide a voice as you transition from study to practice. View our resources.