Architecture Part 3 (ARB/RIBA)
The Bartlett School of Architecture Examination in Professional Practice in Architecture equips you with the knowledge, skills, and support to achieve ARB registration, and RIBA Chartered Status.
Application deadline now extended.
Few places still available - apply now for Autumn 2025 entry
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About
The Architecture Examination in Professional Practice, or Part 3 course, enables successful candidates to register as architects with the Architects Registration Board (ARB). It is open to graduates with RIBA Part 1 and 2 qualifications, as well as to those with equivalent degrees who have not yet completed the ARB Prescribed Examination. The course is also available to registered professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge of architectural practice as part of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Why take your Part 3 at The Bartlett?
The Bartlett is a globally renowned architecture school and has provided Part 3 examinations for over 80 years, continuing to evolve to meet the challenges and changing needs of the profession locally and globally.
Our course is respected by examiners, practitioners and past candidates. We look to provide a rich pedagogical environment and the support to help you learn and critically explore your future role as a practitioner in the profession.
Format
Our course is structured around a unit-based system, focusing on four main units: 1: Practice | 2: Projects | 3: Professionalism | 4: Portfolio. Assessment is conducted through coursework, allowing candidates to develop a comprehensive and incremental understanding of architectural practice.
Candidates benefit from a range of learning opportunities, including individual tutorials with a dedicated course tutor, workshops, key lectures, group presentations, and collaborative activities. Additionally, the course offers dedicated in-person training and networking events, specifically designed to prepare candidates for the Oral Examination.
Units 1-3 are key for candidates learning and assessed through coursework. Unit 4: Portfolio runs concurrently and contains three pieces of work: the Critical Analysis Report (CAR), the Professional Development Appraisal (PDA) and the Records of Work Experience (RWE), developed by the candidate with the support of a dedicated course tutor. The latter is assessed by two external professional examiners in what is known as the Oral Examination.
Our renowned modular route, is open to candidates with UK Parts 1 & 2 or international equivalent of Parts 1 & 2 from other countries. Candidates are not required to obtain ARB exemption for Parts 1 & 2 before enrolling in the course. They can undertake the course prior to accessing the ARB-prescribed examination.
Course duration
Oral Examinations are held twice a year and can be taken in either the Summer (July) or Autumn (November). This flexibility allows candidates to choose their submission dates based on their personal or work commitments, allowing also a fast track for candidates wishing to complete their exam within 10 months of entry.
Architecture Part 3 Application
Application deadline extended. Few places still available.
Apply nowHow to apply
Complete the Architecture Part 3 application form. The deadline to apply has been extended. As places are limited, we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Application form for Autumn 2025 entry
Fees
The fee course fee is £4000.
Discounts apply to Bartlett alumni. Part 1, Part 2 (MArch), or PhD will receive a 10% discount on the above fees.
Academic Staff
Director: Dr María Páez González
Tutors:
Dr Nicholas Jewell
Suzanne Gaballa
Donald McCrory
Jane Paterson
Student prizes
Throughout the Architecture Part 3 programme, our students are recognised for their exceptional work with various prizes. Hear from them about their award-winning experiences and what they have gained during their study.
Being a second generation migrant from Ecuador in the UK, winning the Ross Jameson prize for me marks a crucial milestone in being amongst the first beacons in representing the invisible ‘Latin American’ community in the UK and inspiring the next generation. I found the focused cohort size at this course in comparison to other much larger Part 3 courses enabled me to benefit from quality one-on-one tutorial sessions and peer-to-peer learning which proved a real asset in building my confidence.
I was thrilled to be awarded the Ross Jamieson Memorial Prize. As someone who wasn't a 'Straight A Student' in school, being awarded this prize from one of the world's leading universities is something I am incredibly proud of, and it is a testament to the teaching staff who provided incredible encouragement and support throughout the course. I particularly enjoyed the celebration of diversity during my time at The Bartlett, where every study group features people from different backgrounds and
