PGDip Architectural Practice - ARB Part 3 at University of Kent

Programme overview

A one-year part-time postgraduate diploma that forms Part 3, the final stage of the UK professional pathway towards registration as an architect. The programme is prescribed by the Architects' Registration Board (ARB) as giving exemption from Part 3 of its professional examinations. It covers building procurement strategies and places UK practice in an international context.

Faculty: School of Arts and Architecture | Duration: 1 year part-time | Intake: January | Study mode: part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four lecture-based modules delivered in two block study sessions (Building Procurement; Legal Framework and Processes; Practice, Management and Contract Administration; Professionalism, Clients, Users and Delivery of Services) make up half the course. The other half is a Case Study based on your professional experience, with a reflective self-appraisal and extended CV.

Career pathways

Graduates who hold the required exemptions can apply for professional registration as architects in the UK and work in a wide range of professional roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate (ARB Part 1) and graduate (ARB Part 2) qualifications: a first or second class honours degree in Architecture or a relevant discipline (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to attend an interview or submit a portfolio showing aptitude for the subject; those unable to attend an interview send a portfolio or sample of written work. Students needing a student visa cannot study part-time unless on a distance or blended programme with no on-campus provision. International applicants: Very Good English (high B2 CEFR), for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country may also satisfy the requirement. Applications are considered on an individual basis; additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be taken into account.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,434 a year (2027/28). Part-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 7,984 a year (2027/28). Part-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: January

Duration: 1 year part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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