HOW TO APPLY for the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Architecture
Entry Requirements:
To be eligible for the Part 3 examination at the University of Cambridge candidates must:
- Have ARB/ RIBA Parts 1 and 2 or confirmed equivalence. Read more.
- Have recently completed a minimum of 24 months’ practical experience under the direct supervision of a professional working in the construction industry. Read more.
- At least 12 months of the 24 months experience should be completed in the UK, under the direct supervision of a UK-registered architect.
- Each period of practice must normally have lasted at least 3 months.
Students may register for the course in their second year of practical experience but must have 2 years of supervised practice in order to qualify to take the examinations.
Fees:
For the year 2026-27 the Course Fee will be £3,900.
The 2026-27 application fee is £85.00
The deadline of payment of the full fee will be payable by successful candidates by 31st July 2026.
How to Apply:
Applications for 2026-27 will be accepted from February 1st 2026.
Applicants should complete the online application form to be found by following link to the Professional and Continuing Education website and going to the APPLY HEREsection.
You will need to submit copies of your academic certificates for Part 1 and Part 2 as part of this online application process (or confirmed equivalence, see above). The application form can be completed, saved and reviewed for 7 days before being submitted. Read more.
Timetable for Applications 2026-27:
Places are allocated on a rolling admissions basis.
PLEASE NOTE that these arrangements mean that EARLY APPLICATIONS will have an advantage.
Applications will be accepted from 1st Feb 2026 until the 31st May 2026.
We will email shortlisted applicants who will be invited to conduct a
short telephone interview with the course director. Following this
interview, successful candidates will receive an email notification from
the course director to confirm that their names are being put forward
for a formal offer.
The full fees (£3,900) will be payable by 31st July 2026 and no later.
Assessment Criteria:
In assessing applications we will ultimately be looking to select candidates who will succeed and benefit from the course. We would look for a good academic grounding, suitable practical training experience, commitment and motivation.
Frequently asked questions
For enquiries about the day to day running of the course, please contact our course administrator at partIII@aha.cam.ac.uk