Birmingham City University

Architectural Practice (RIBA Part 3 Exemption) - PgDip

Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

Successful completion of the programme gives you recognition for RIBA Part 3, registration with the Architects Registration Board, direct access to title as an architect and therefore gain membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). There are two separate entry and completion points per year, providing a flexible approach to obtaining the final professional qualification....

Key highlights

  • Gives recognition for RIBA Part 3, the final professional qualification
  • Leads to registration with the Architects Registration Board
  • Grants direct access to the protected title of architect
  • Opens the way to Royal Institute of British Architects membership
  • Two separate entry and completion points each year

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: interview — At the final examination, candidates must have gained a minimum of 24 months’ practical experience, 12 months of which must be within the two years preceding the final Part 3 interview.

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Architect
  • Project Architect
  • Senior Architect
  • Architectural Project Manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £3,250 in 2026/27 | International: £3,250 in 2026/27

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 Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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