Can you see yourself...
...producing design concepts for a major tower block refurbishment?
...working as a Design Manager on a new school design?
...working with important clients in London?
...converting a residential block in mid-town Manhattan?
Opportunities for BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design and BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology students
There are many fantastic placement opportunities for students on these courses.
Why do a placement?
Students on these courses have the chance to apply for a work placement. This is a golden opportunity to develop your understanding of industry practice and boost your employability.
Students can often return from a placement year with an offer of employment on graduation.
Did you know?
- For students starting their course from 2012 there will be no fees during the sandwich placement year.
- NTU is in the top five universities in the UK for the number of Design Studies students taking year- long placements. (HESA data 2009 / 10)
Extra qualification
The placement year also leads to a further qualification - a Diploma in Professional Practice - something else to enhance your CV.
Dedicated Placement Office
We have a dedicated Placement Office and a specialist Architecture Administrator who can assist you in finding, applying for and securing a placement. They can also provide support before, during and after your placement.
Opportunities for BArch (Hons) Architecture students
There is no formal placement year during this ARB / RIBA Part One course. However, many students are successful in finding summer placements. The academic staff are able to offer support and contacts to help you find a placement.
Recent placement destinations and roles
Recent Interior Architecture and Design placement destinations include:
- Zebra projects, London
- Benoy Architects London
- Dalziel and Pow, London
- Sawaya and Moroni, Italy
- Fitch, London
- Atelier, New York, USA
- Tibbatts Kirk Abel, Birmingham
- Checkland Kindleysides, Leicester
- Architects for Aid UK and Lesotho, Romania
- Fly Pitch, Cape Town, South Africa
- Bisset Adams, London
- Newman Gauge, Birmingham
- Direction Des Construction, France
- Hisanobu Tsujimura / Moon Balance Inc, Kyoto, Japan.
Recent job roles have included:
- Architects Assistant and Project Volunteer
- Placement Design Assistant
- Interior Designer
Recent Architectural Technology placement destinations include:
- S and P Architects, Nottingham
- Bakewell and Partners, Belper
- Franklin Ellis Architects, Nottingham
- Benoy, Newark
- Progression Architects, Solihull
- Haymills, London.
Recent job roles have included:
- Architectural Technologist
- Assistant Architectural Technician
- Assistant Design Manager.
What do placement companies say about our students?
Our placement students are always highly-regarded – take a look at some recent feedback from companies.
