A postgraduate 'unit' is a smaller study group taken by students of the Architecture RIBA 2 – MArch course or Architect Apprenticeship (Level 7) (RIBA Part 2 and Part 3). Each unit is led by a member of academic staff, often in association with a professional practitioner or organisation. At the start of the year, the leaders of each unit present their themes, position and approach to all students during a market day. Students then choose their preferred unit from the wide range of issues, methods of working and types of projects available.
The unit approach brings many benefits including smaller and more focused teaching groups, a joined-up approach to modules, experience of professional practice, collaboration and teamwork, opportunities to exhibit and even an element of healthy competition. Academic staff work hard every year to make sure that they are appealing, engaging, challenging and relevant.
