Working in architecture is incredibly rewarding as you get to see your creations come to life. Some people to choose to specialise in design ing commercial buildings and others will work with a Residential Architects Chelsea way like https://www.rbddesign.com/architectural-design/residential-architecture-london/architects-chelsea/ to help people design and then build their dream homes.

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In order to work in this field there are a number of different routes you can take to be qualified. There are university degrees that will allow you to then progress into a career in architecture as well as apprenticeships and working within a firm and then undertaking qualifications alongside your role. The route that you choose will depend very much on your preferred learning styles and your budget.

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If you decide to go down the degree route you will need to ensure that your degree is recognised by the Architects Registration Board and you will need to have a year’s worth of practical experience within the degree programme, there will then be  two years study and a year of practical training. This is all then followed up by a final qualifying exam.

Apprenticeships will take place in an architects firm and there will be academic study that is undertaken alongside this. It is possible to complete an architect’s apprenticeship in around four years. In order to be eligible for this program you will often need 4 or 5GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C).