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Part 3 modules

Elective Modules
LSAPQ1A Professional Portfolio: CASE STUDY PATHWAY (pathway 1)
This module equips you with the necessary competencies to enter the architecture profession in the UK.
Through a professional portfolio containing a key project case study, you’ll demonstrate your understanding of practice management, while evidencing your ability to navigate and evaluate relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relating to the development of the built environment.
The case study also provides evidence of your ability to fulfil the duties of an architect in line with the Architects Registration Board’s Professionalism and Ethics criteria.
Assessment: Practice-based case study (7,500-word equivalent)
LSAPQ1B Professional Portfolios: SCENARIO PATHWAY (pathway 2)
This module enables you to develop a Professional Portfolio of Competence, evidencing attainment of the Architects Registration Board’s Competency Outcomes relevant to Practice and Management together with Professionalism and Ethics, Health and Life safety and climate Literacy.
The assessment for this module will be a scenario assessment submission demonstrating key areas of ability as follows:
- SCENARIO PAPER 1: Management and Practice
- SCENARIO PAPER 2: Health, Life safety and Climate Literacy
- SCENARIO PAPER 3: Professionalism and Ethics
Core Module
LSAPQ2 Professional Dialogue
This module prepares you for entry into the architectural profession by fostering reflective, ethical and professionally capable practice.
Through structured dialogue with peers, mentors and assessors, you’ll critically explore leadership, practice management and the legislative frameworks that shape the built environment. Drawing on your professional experience, you’ll develop and evidence your ability to navigate the responsibilities of practice, demonstrate professional competence, and contribute positively to the future development of the profession and the communities it serves.
This module is evidenced through:
- Professional Dialogue 1: Laws and Regulations
- Professional Dialogue 2: Management and Leadership
- A Record of Experience (ROE)
- Professional Interview (Viva)
