PgCert Architecture and Contemporary Practice (RIBA Part 3)
Manchester School of Architecture
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THE ARCHITECTURE AND CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE PROGRAMME AT MSA COMPRISES A SHORT COURSE THAT PREPARES CANDIDATES FOR THEIR RIBA PART 3 EXAMINATION, FOLLOWED BY THE ARCHITECT REGISTRATION BOARDS (ARB) PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXAMINATION.Upon completion, successful candidates who have also completed their RIBA Part 1 and Part 2 examinations will be eligible for registration under the Architects Registration Act 1997 and for Chartered membership of RIBA.This programme is subject to ARB prescription and ...Read more

THE ARCHITECTURE AND CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE PROGRAMME AT MSA COMPRISES A SHORT COURSE THAT PREPARES CANDIDATES FOR THEIR RIBA PART 3 EXAMINATION, FOLLOWED BY THE ARCHITECT REGISTRATION BOARDS (ARB) PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXAMINATION.

Upon completion, successful candidates who have also completed their RIBA Part 1 and Part 2 examinations will be eligible for registration under the Architects Registration Act 1997 and for Chartered membership of RIBA.

This programme is subject to ARB prescription and RIBA validation in 2023.

The Postgraduate Certificate is awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Consistently ranked as one of the UKs top schools of architecture and located in a key city for architects and practices in the North, MSA is the perfect place to complete your formal architectural education. Led by practising architects - many of whom have experience as RIBA Part 3 examiners - MSA offers a tailored support framework that complements individual study with one-to-one tutorials, flexible blended learning options and access to a range of digital and physical education materials.

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Benefit from a tailored support plan including PEDR monitoring and one-to-one tutorials.
Opportunities for flexible learning, with part-time options and all course content available for review online
Cover key topics in contemporary practice, including regulation and legislation, planning, procurement and more.

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The best aspects of university are the academic support and facilities available to me to allow me to make the most of my course- such as all the workshop space available in my..Read more

Entry requirements

Although the ARB (Architects Registration Board) does not require that candidates take Parts 1, 2 and 3 sequentially, it is recommended that candidates have been awarded a UK RIBA validated Part 1 qualification, and are enrolled on a UK RIBA validated Part 2 course. Alternatively, candidates should have one of the following: International qualifications equivalent to the Part 1 and Part 2, and completed the Architects Registration Board (ARB) Prescribed Examination at Part 1 and Part 2; (With other relevant overseas qualifications, the candidate should undertake the ARB prescribed exams before registration with ARB). Registration on an Architect Apprenticeship Level 7 at Manchester School of Architecture. In addition, all candidates are required to: Be on track to complete their 24 months practice experience in accordance with ARB/ RIBA regulations.

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Manchester School of Architecture
Chatham Building Cavendish Street Manchester M15 6BR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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