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Postgraduate Certificate
Manchester School of Architecture
Part Time
SEP-25
9 Months
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Postgraduate Certificate
Manchester School of Architecture
Part Time
SEP-25
9 Months
Select a an exam type
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.
FEATURES
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.
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.
Students living in
England
£352 month
Students from England
£352 month
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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