Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Architecture - ARB/ RIBA Part 3

APPLICANTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THIS WILL BE THE LAST STANDALONE PART 3 COURSE RUN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE BEFORE WE MOVE OUR COURSES ONTO THE NEW ARB EDUCATION FRAMEWORK. 

CANDIDATES ACCEPTED ONTO THE 2026-27 PROGRAMME WILL NEED TO SIT THE ASSESSMENTS IN SEPTEMBER 2027. 

THERE WILL NOT BE ANY ABILITY FOR CANDIDATES TO INTERMIT, AS A COURSE WILL NOT RUN 2027-28.

Aims:

The aim of the course is to enable candidates to successfully present themselves to the examiners through the various required submissions and to receive an endorsement of competency to practice as an architect. In so doing the course also hopes to act as a forum for a wider discussion of issues affecting the profession and the construction industry in the UK and further afield. Read More.

Structure of the Course and Assessment:

The University of Cambridge Part 3 course has a specific structure, usually running from September to September. The taught element of the course is contained within three intensive workshops (October/March/June) held at the Department of Architecture in Scroope Terrace.

The Cambridge Part 3 course is well suited to those students who are used to self-directed learning. They need to be well motivated, well organised, and able to concentrate through full days of intensive teaching. Read more.

The assessment process is carried out in the following September. Read more.

Content of the Course:

The content of the course is based upon the professional criteria, which a student needs to satisfy, as laid out jointly by theARB/RIBA. Before they apply, applicants are advised to review these criteria. This will help them assess whether they are at an appropriate stage to consider present themselves for the Part 3 assessment. Read more.

The Course Leader is Miranda Terry.