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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Professional Practice in Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 3)

University for the Creative Arts
Canterbury, England
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1 yearDuration
£2,700Per Year (Home)
£2,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University for the Creative Arts, the PgCert Professional Practice in Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 3) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in combined and general studies. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. Complete the final stage in your training to become an architect with our Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Architecture (Part 3). This 12-month course provides you with the foundation for life-long learning and development towards becoming a certified member of the architectural profession. It is predominantly taught online, allowing you the flexibility to manage your time appropriately around your professional practice commitments. Home/uk fees are £2,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Professional Ethics and Practice Standards
Legal Framework and Building Regulations
Architectural Practice Management
Client Relations and Service Delivery
Building Procurement and Contracts
Financial Management in Architectural Practice
Practice Research and Professional Development
Professional Competency Assessment
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£2,700

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Tuition fees - 2026/27 PG Cert Architecture course: £2,700 Financial support There are lots of ways you can access additional financial support to help you fund your studies - both from UCA and from external sources. Discover what support you might qualify for please see our financial support information. Additional course costs In addition to the tuition fees there may be other costs for your course. The things that you are likely to need to budget for to get the most out of a creative arts edu

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
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University for the Creative Arts offers Professional Practice in Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 3) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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