Passed my exams!!!!

Well done. Don't forget us when you earn your first million!!!

Super - good one.

What's your favourite building?

Wow, sounds like you definitely deserve it after all that hard work! Now go out and get those loans paid off

Lou,

It takes a minimum of 7 years to qualify from starting at uni. Generally the route you take is thus:

1. A 3 year course at uni obtaining a degree (usually a BA)
2. Spend a year out working for an architectural practice (you need to do this before qualifying to do a second degree)
3. Back to uni for a 2 year course either resulting in another degree or a diploma (the award varies from uni to uni - but they are all the same.
4. Return to working in practice for a minimum of a year before sitting professional practice exams - if you pass then you're done!

As far as your daughter's concerned if she starts off on the initial degree course, theres reason why she can't head off down another career path wjhen she finishes (if she has a change of heart and decides architectures not for her). An architecture degree is no less useful than any other degree for a lot of employers.

You asked where I studied: I did my first degree at Northumbria Uni in Newcastle, and my second at the Manchester School of Architecture. Both good courses, and i would recommend both.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Tara, didn't read that! Oh help, have I got to support her for 8 years after she leaves school!

And thanks Magicrat, bet you're glad it's all over!

Lou

Originally Posted by magicrat

Just found out that I've passed my final exams! - Meaning I've just become a fully qualified Architect!
Its onlly taken me eight and a half years, two degrees, and an advanced diploma.

Think I'm gonna get drunk tonight.

Now I'm just hoping it becomes a double celebration tonight: my wife is taking her driving test as i type this.......

well done u big celebration!!!!!

Originally Posted by Lou M

Thanks Tara, didn't read that! Oh help, have I got to support her for 8 years after she leaves school!

And thanks Magicrat, bet you're glad it's all over!

Lou

No worries Lou i scan read all the time

Magicrat did your wife pass

CONGRATULATIONS!

Il have a beer for you tonight!!

Well done! I wish I'd pursued it - Im from a family of Architects - instead I became an starving artist

congrats