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The Bartlett School of Architecture Examination in Professional Practice in Architecture Part 3 (ARB/RIBA) has been prescribed by the UK Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as the final qualifying examination needed for registration by ARB and RIBA Chartered status.
Why take your Part 3 at The Bartlett?
The Bartlett is a globally renown architecture school and has provided Part 3 examinations for over 80 years, continuing to evolve to meet the challenges and changing needs of the profession locally and globally.
Our course is respected by examiners, practitioners and past candidates. We look to provide a rich pedagogical environment and the support to help you learn and critically explore your future role as a practitioner in the profession.
Format
We deliver our course in two modalities: an exam route or Pathway 1 and a unit route or Pathway 2.
In both modalities, you will access individual tutorials with a dedicated tutor, workshops, key lectures, group presentations and other group activities, as well as events and training to help you prepare for your oral examination.
Course duration
Pathway 1, our exam-based route, is only open to candidates with UK Parts 1 & 2. In addition to the exams, candidates submit their portfolio in June 2025.
This contains three pieces of work: the Critical Analysis Report (CAR), the Professional Development Appraisal (PDA) and the Records of Work Experience (RWE). The exams and the portfolio, which align with the five topic areas identified by ARB/RIBA in their professional criteria, are marked by two professional examiners and then assessed in an oral examination in July 2025.
Pathway 1 is completed over 10 months: September 2024 – July 2025. Orals are only held once a year.
Pathway 2, our renowned modular route, is open to candidates with UK Parts 1 & 2 or the equivalent of Parts 1 & 2 from elsewhere. It is coursework based and has four Units: 1: Practice | 2: Projects | 3: Professionalism | 4: Portfolio. The units align with the five topic areas identified by ARB/RIBA in their professional criteria. Units 1-3 are marked internally. Unit 4: Portfolio runs concurrently and contains three pieces of work: the Critical Analysis Report (CAR), the Professional Development Appraisal (PDA) and the Records of Work Experience (RWE), for marking/assessment by two professional examiners in an oral examination.
Pathway 2 can be completed over either 11 or 17 months with Orals in July or November. This flexibility allows you to choose your submission dates according to personal or work commitments.
How to apply
Applications for Pathway 1 are now close.
Applications for Pathway 2 are open from 16 September 2024 to 7 January 2025.
Our course is capped in numbers, so we recommend to apply as soon as possible.
Fees
The fee for Pathway 1 is £3750.
The fee for Pathway 2 is £4000.
Bartlett alumni (Part 1, Part 2 or PhD) will receive a 10% discount on the above fees.
Fees can be paid by two instalments before 31 December 2024 (Pathway 1) or 31 May 2025 (Pathway 2), by agreement.
Academic Staff
Suzanne Gaballa
María Páez González
Dr Nicholas Jewell
Donald McCrory
Jane Paterson
Contacts
Programme Director: María Páez González
Programme Admissions: Jane Paterson
General Enquiries: bartlett-part3@ucl.ac.uk
Please note that the course information detailed on this page is revised annually and the school reserves the right to alter or suspend any of the courses as necessary.
Student prizes
Throughout the Architecture Part 3 programme, our students are recognised for their exceptional work with various prizes. Hear from them about their award-winning experiences and what they have gained during their study.
“Being a second generation migrant from Ecuador in the UK, winning the Ross Jameson prize for me marks a crucial milestone in being amongst the first beacons in representing the invisible ‘Latin American’ community in the UK and inspiring the next generation.
I found the focused cohort size at this course in comparison to other much larger Part 3 courses enabled me to benefit from quality one-on-one tutorial sessions and peer-to-peer learning which proved a real asset in building my confidence.
Bryan Espinoza, recipient of the Ross Jamieson Memorial Prize, Architect at Sheppard Robson
I was thrilled to be awarded the Ross Jamieson Memorial Prize. As someone who wasn't a 'Straight A Student' in school, being awarded this prize from one of the world's leading universities is something I am incredibly proud of, and it is a testament to the teaching staff who provided incredible encouragement and support throughout the course.
I particularly enjoyed the celebration of diversity during my time at The Bartlett, where every study group features people from different backgrounds and experiences.“
Joshua Rowland, recipient of the Ross Jamieson Memorial Prize, Architect at Randell Design Group
