Host a Student Placement
The Student Placement is a core component of the LSA’s Part 2 programme. In the first year of study, all MArch students spend three days a week working in practice. This collaborative, work-based learning approach deepens students’ understanding of their agency as practitioners, while giving practices the opportunity to engage with fresh ideas from the next generation of architects in a rigorous and exploratory context.
The study/work split for the programme is: Monday – Tuesday study at the LSA, Wednesday – Friday work in practice.
By hosting a LSA Placement student, your practice will:
- Have early access to emerging talent
- Be part of the LSA Practice Network & community
- Widen access and participation to architectural education
Is your practice interested in hiring Architectural Assistants?
We have a number of MArch offer holders ready to commence their studies with us in September, currently seeking employment for their student placement, as part of our Part 2 programme. These talented individuals are available to interview for employment on a part-time basis.
This is a great opportunity to support the development of the next generation of architects while they work towards their Part 2.
Please submit your details if you are interested in hosting a Student Placement(s) for the September 2026 intake.
Does your practice want to upskill its Part 1 Architectural Assistants while retaining key talent?
We are currently accepting applications for September 2026 entry to the programme from students who are in suitable employment to support the student placement.
If you would like to enrol your Part 1 Architectural Assistant, then please refer them to this page on our website with details on how to submit an application, or reach out to us by emailing enquiries@ube.ac.uk for more information.
Benefits of offering student placements:
Retain your talent while they upskill
Help your Part 1 Architectural Assistants take the next step in their careers without losing them from your team. By employing them on a part-time basis during the first year of their studies, you can retain valuable talent while supporting them to complete their Part 2 qualification with the LSA.
Get early access to emerging talent
Looking to grow your team? You can offer part-time employment to students joining the programme without an existing role, giving them the essential professional experience for their Part 2 qualification while benefiting from the creativity and enthusiasm they can bring to your practice.
Widen access and participation to the profession
Our educational model integrates paid part-time work into the programme, helping to make studying and living in London more financially accessible. By providing paid placements, students gain valuable professional experience and an additional source of income alongside their studies, helping widen participation and improve access to the architectural profession.
Be part of the LSA Practice Network
By hosting a student placement, your practice becomes part of the LSA Practice Network and reaps its benefits, actively collaborating with us and further strengthening ties between education and practice.
Testimonials:
“The practice gives the students the opportunity to share their university projects in organised presentations, this gives the practice exposure to unique subjects, personal to the students, and the opportunity to support the Architects of the future.
The LSA programme provides real world experience on live projects which students otherwise would not have access to in the current teaching practices. Through the provision of placements, we feel we can support the school in giving opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds.” – Lewis Benmore, Associate, Eric Parry (LSA Placement Host)
“Studying at the London School of Architecture has allowed me to develop my interests in architecture and spatial practice. My experience with DSDHA has been especially valuable throughout this journey, as their support and involvement have greatly enriched both my academic and professional development. Their participation in the Design Think Tank module as a live project created an engaging connection between practice, research, and real-world urban issues. Having a mentor within the practice who I can regularly discuss ideas with and seek guidance from on academic topics has been incredibly helpful. I look forward to continuing to learn, develop new skills, and make the most of the rest of the year.” – Chisom Ogakwu, Architectural Assistant, DSDHA (first-year LSA student)
“The LSA placement challenged my theoretical thinking by exposing me simultaneously to real-world practice. This dual reflection strengthened my design approach, helping me remain creative while staying firmly rooted in practical realities.” – Renee Wong, employed by Ryder Architecture for the Student Placement (second-year LSA student)