James Thompson is a Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth’s School of Architecture. He earned his PhD from the University of Washington’s College of Built Environments and his Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota.

"James Thompson reveals the psychological complexities of becoming an architect through a series of narratives from individuals who have gone through an architectural education and entered the profession of architecture - or not. The combination of rigorous research methods and engaging personal stories makes this an unusual and appealing book, and I would recommend it to anyone applying to architecture school, enduring an architectural education, or entering the architectural profession."Thomas Fisher, Minnesota Design Centre, USA

• Preface  1. Becoming an Architect Today  2. Disciplinary and Cultural Practices in Architectural Education  3. Ontological, Narrative, and Occupational Perspectives on Education  4. Research Methods and Case Study Context  5. Participant Narratives  6. Interpretation of Narratives  7. Conclusion

James Thompson is a Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth’s School of Architecture. He earned his PhD from the University of Washington’s College of Built Environments and his Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota.

"James Thompson reveals the psychological complexities of becoming an architect through a series of narratives from individuals who have gone through an architectural education and entered the profession of architecture - or not. The combination of rigorous research methods and engaging personal stories makes this an unusual and appealing book, and I would recommend it to anyone applying to architecture school, enduring an architectural education, or entering the architectural profession."Thomas Fisher, Minnesota Design Centre, USA

• Preface  1. Becoming an Architect Today  2. Disciplinary and Cultural Practices in Architectural Education  3. Ontological, Narrative, and Occupational Perspectives on Education  4. Research Methods and Case Study Context  5. Participant Narratives  6. Interpretation of Narratives  7. Conclusion