Architecture Careers in


Architecture could generally be explained as both the art and the science of designing buildings. Surely every architect’s dream is to build not just a beautiful building, but one which also satisfies its purpose most efficiently? And managing these two, often conflicting goals, is just the start of an architect’s task; no wonder they traditionally take years to qualify.


Architecture in the UK is a regulated profession. This means that a central body ensures only suitably qualified and registered people are allowed to work in the profession and to call themselves an Architect; the term ‘Architect’ is protected by law. Regulated professions are generally those where legal or professional standards are vital and include solicitors, doctors and teachers. There were around 56,000 Architects registered and working in the UK in 2020, but the demand for skills means that professionals are regularly recruited from abroad too.


To work as an Architect in the UK, you need to have qualified and be registered with the ARB, the Architects Registration Board. You could also choose to work as an Architectural Technologist, becoming a professional member of CIAT (the Chartered Institute for Architectural Technologists). We’ll look at the difference


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