Inclusive education
RIBA are working to ensure that the architecture sector and the wider construction industry are representative of the communities and societies we serve, through inclusive education.
We acknowledge the barriers to entry and progression in the profession, and this particularly impacts individuals from underrepresented and under-recognised groups.
As we work to promote and broaden access to the profession, explore our resources and initiatives below.
National Schools Programme
A free storytelling session exploring the extraordinary history of the Royal Institute of British Architects for Key Stage One pupils. Discover our brand-new film for Key Stage 3 and 4 students to explore climate change and the built environment.
Architecture apprenticeships
Read about becoming an architect via an architecture apprenticeship. As the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), we also validate apprenticeship courses at several UK universities.
Mentoring guidance
Mentoring provides an opportunity for critical reflection, space and time for looking at the individual in the context of their career and their value to the practice. Find out more about our mentoring guidance resources.
Architecture work experience programme
Mentoring provides an opportunity for critical reflection, space and time for looking at the individual in the context of their career and their value to the practice. Find out more about our mentoring guidance resources.
Education blogs and features
What is RIBA Studio and how can it help those wanting to become an architect?
Learn more about this alternative hybrid route into the profession for students as well as how it can help practices.
How the power of mentoring can positively impact future architects
For National Mentoring Days, learn more about one architect who established his own mentoring network.
Reflections on the RIBA Student Mentoring Scheme
In this blog, Architecture BA (Hons) graduate Victor Ouko and Director of Campbell & Co Architects, Jamie Campbell share their experiences of the RIBA Mentoring Scheme.
Christine Cavanagh: Planning for results day when your child is neurodivergent
In this blog, RIBA’s Director of Membership Experience and Support UK, Christine Cavanagh, explains the significance of academic milestones like results day following her daughter’s diagnosis of dyslexia.
An outline of key discussion points at RIBA Education Interface2: Culture, diversity and inclusion
The RIBA Education, Practice and Diversity & Inclusion teams gathered on 31 January 2024 with those from across the sector to discuss the area of culture, diversity and inclusion within architectural education and its interface with practice.
How are architecture apprenticeships helping prepare the profession for future challenges?
Contemporary debates about architectural training and education remain rooted in historical questions of vocational identity and purpose. What is an architect? What skills are needed and how are they best acquired? Apprenticeships are now recognised as a critical work-based learning pathway.
