Professional Practice/RIBA Part 3 (PG Cert)

University of Bath Faculty of Engineering & Design

Part time September PGCert 1 year part-time

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About the course

Take the final stage of professional and academic training to demonstrate your competency and qualify as a Chartered Architect in the UK.

Our course is the final step towards completing your studies in Architecture and becoming a qualified Architect in the UK. Our 12-month, part-time programme allows you to study the RIBA part 3 to prepare for final examination. This intensive, practice-based approach gives you the opportunity to enter the profession within a year.

Entry Requirements

To apply for this course, you should have a BA (Hons) Architecture or BSc (Hons) with exemption from RIBA Part 1 or equivalent. Postgraduate diploma in Architecture with exemption from RIBA Part 2 or equivalent.

For candidates who have gained a degree(s) in architecture at a European or other overseas university/institution, their degree qualifications must first be approved by the Architects Registration Board of the United Kingdom to be determine that they are the equivalent standard of the Part 1 and Part 2 qualifications above.

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Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Bath

At Bath we are known for excellence in teaching and research; our welcoming community; and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace. We are top 10 in all national league tables and ranked joint 5th for career after 15 months by the Guardian University Guide 2026. We are among the top 10% of universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings 2027 at 125. We were named Sport University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. Our academic programmes are designed to provide both rigorous intellectual challenge and real-world relevance, giving you the opportunity to study with researchers who are leaders in their field. 92% of our research is world leading or international excellent (according to REF 2021) so your studies will be informed by some of the most exciting and innovative ideas across all fields. The University’s campus is set on attractive rural grounds overlooking the historic city of Bath. You don’t have to walk far to reach facilities like the Library, postgraduate common rooms, shops, and a post office or our superb sports facilities.