
Professional Practice in Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 3)
University for the Creative ArtsCourse 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
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£2,700
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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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