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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Architecture and Contemporary Practice (RIBA Part 3)

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£3,534Per Year (Intl)
£3,534Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the PgCert Architecture and Contemporary Practice (RIBA Part 3) at Manchester Metropolitan University. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. 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 p... International tuition fees are £3,534 per year, home/UK fees are £3,534 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Professional Practice and Regulation
Architectural Technology and Building Performance
Contemporary Design Practice and Theory
Ethics and Professional Conduct in Architecture
Project Management and Practice Administration
Sustainable Design and Environmental Strategy
Research Methods and Critical Practice
RIBA Part 3 Examination Preparation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£3,534

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£3,534

Home Student Fee

£3,534

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
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About Manchester Metropolitan University

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