Annual Salary
£27,500 to £90,000
Average UK salary in 2018 was £29,588
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Architects design new buildings and the spaces around them, and work on the restoration and conservation of existing buildings.
Average UK salary in 2018 was £29,588
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; occasionally
In this role you could :
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a creative studio, in an office or visit sites.
You can get into this job through:
You'll need to complete:
Many course providers will also want to see a portfolio of your drawings and sketches.
You'll usually need:
You can get into this role through an architect degree apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
If you're already working at a high level in an architectural practice but cannot study full time, you could qualify through RIBA Studio.
You could join the Royal Institute of British Architects, for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about becoming an architect from the Royal Institute of British Architects and Go Construct.
You can also find out more about working in creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.
If you're working for a private architectural firm, you may be able to move up to become a partner or associate.
With experience in public sector roles, you could move into a lead architect job.
You could also work on projects as a freelance consultant, or set up your own business.
You may get opportunities to work overseas.
You'll need: