PgCert Professional Practice in Architecture
Queen's University Belfast
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OverviewThis Postgraduate Certificate provides exemption from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).Final Examination Part III and is recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the UK for the purposes of registration under the Architects Act 1997.Professional AccreditationsThis programme is validated every four years by RIBA and prescribed every four years by the Architects Registration Board, ensuring compliance with the professional standards of the ARB, RIBA, the ...Read more

OverviewThis Postgraduate Certificate provides exemption from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).Final Examination Part III and is recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the UK for the purposes of registration under the Architects Act 1997.Professional AccreditationsThis programme is validated every four years by RIBA and prescribed every four years by the Architects Registration Board, ensuring compliance with the professional standards of the ARB, RIBA, the European Architects Directive and the Commonwealth Association of Architects.

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WUSCA ranking:
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3/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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12th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
24th
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Ronan
19 Nov 25

Student's union is incredible at QUB, teaching staff within architecture are fantastic also. Main issues are poor quality of student housing in Belfast and mediocre student..Read more

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Kimaya
06 Feb 25

It's friendly and..Read more

Entry requirements

Entry is open to applicants who have successfully completed the Queen's University Belfast BSc in Architecture or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University from an approved RIBA/ARB Part 1 course in a recognised UK institution. Applicants must also have successfully completed (i) the Queen's University Belfast BArch or MArch or (ii) any other approved RIBA Part 2 course in a recognised UK institution. Applicants from other institutions must normally be able to demonstrate that they have taken and successfully completed Professional Studies type elements within their RIBA/ARB Part 1 and Part 2 courses to the satisfaction of the University. Professional experience at Part 3 level is normally required within UK jurisdiction. For the successful completion of this programme to have the status of Part 3, international applicants must demonstrate through the ARB assessment process that they possess the equivalent qualifications for RIBA/ARB Parts 1 and 2.

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£2,390 per year

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£2,390 per year

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Students from England

£2,390 per year

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Students from Scotland

£2,390 per year

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Students from Wales

£2,390 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£2,390 per year

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£2,390 per year

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R
Ronan
19 Nov 25
Architecture
Student's union is incredible at QUB, teaching staff within architecture are fantastic also. Main issues are poor quality of student housing in Belfast and mediocre student...
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K
Kimaya
06 Feb 25
MArch Architecture
It's friendly and...
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Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast , Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast is a globally recognised institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK...

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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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