Manchester Metropolitan University

Architecture and Contemporary Practice (RIBA Part 3)

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityOn campus and online, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Architecture and Contemporary Practice programme at Manchester Metropolitan University comprises a short course that prepares candidates for their RIBA Part 3 examination, followed by the Architect Registration Board’s (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. Consistently ranked as one of the UK’s top schools of architecture and located in a key city for architects and prac

Key highlights

  • Prepares candidates for the RIBA Part 3 examination
  • Followed by the ARB Professional Practice examination
  • Leads to eligibility for registration under the Architects Registration Act 1997
  • Opens the route to Chartered membership of RIBA
  • Taught as a short part-time course in a key city for architects

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS) certificate of 6.5 or above in each of the band scores, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Scholarships

  • Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships

    The scholarship award will cover the programme tuition fees of £22,000 and includes a bursary of £11,250.

    Up to £22,000
  • Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship

    £5,000 in the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Postgraduate International Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for most eligible postgraduate taught courses. £3,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for the selected programmes.

Careers this course leads to

  • Architect
  • Chartered Architect
  • Project Architect
  • Associate Architect
  • Architectural Practice Director

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,709 per 30 credits | International: £1,709 per 30 credits

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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