International Professional Practice Part 3 Architecture
University of Portsmouth
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If you’re an international student or architect without UK qualifications and want to enter the UK Register of Architects, our International Professional Practice (part 3) Architecture course is the last step in becoming a professional architect registered with the ARB. You need to be in full-time employment to be eligible for this course, preferably in a UK architectural practice.Ideally, you’ll have studied architecture, surveying or civil engineering in the past, and have completed RIBA ...Read more

If you’re an international student or architect without UK qualifications and want to enter the UK Register of Architects, our International Professional Practice (part 3) Architecture course is the last step in becoming a professional architect registered with the ARB. You need to be in full-time employment to be eligible for this course, preferably in a UK architectural practice.Ideally, you’ll have studied architecture, surveying or civil engineering in the past, and have completed RIBA parts 1 and 2 or their international equivalents. You should have a minimum of two years in architectural practice, with 12 months of that experience in a UK or EU practice. You'll learn about current practice issues, legal and building legislation, and contractual issues in the industry as you improve your knowledge of the environment and sustainability, the social and economic side of the construction industry, and develop your practice and project management skills. Supported by staff with extensive academic and architectural practice experience, you’ll use a combination of lectures and workshops with real case studies to inform your learning. You'll practice specific skills including contract administration skills in workshops which use a JCT Standard Building Contract, and work towards being a fully qualified architect when you graduate.Uniquely to Portsmouth, our studio-based course offers a range of design studios which you can choose to join. Each has its own design ethos, theoretical positions, design briefs, and investigation methodologies. Use your professional judgement and problem-solving skills to develop your professional experience and practice, and benefit from top-class facilities, hardware, software, and 3D modelling.As you study, you’ll gain knowledge and experience to help you to enhance your future career, whether you want to continue with your current employer or find alternative employment.

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84/279
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38th
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42nd
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Eloise
26 Nov 25

the city is really enjoyable, lots of things to do around the place and has a really lovely vibe around the university, even though it is a city campus everything is within..Read more

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Isabel Ainhoa
22 Nov 25

Everything is close to each other. You should include money to spend on the cafes inside each building like we have with the printers at least £10 each. Make canva pro free for..Read more

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Entry requirements

Professional status in Surveying, Architecture or Civil Engineering

International equivalent to RIBA part 1 and 2 is essential for entry

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£3,000 per year

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Eloise
26 Nov 25
Architecture - BA (Hons)
the city is really enjoyable, lots of things to do around the place and has a really lovely vibe around the university, even though it is a city campus everything is within...
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Isabel Ainhoa
22 Nov 25
Architecture - BA (Hons)
Everything is close to each other. You should include money to spend on the cafes inside each building like we have with the printers at least £10 each. Make canva pro free for...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
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