to be recorded and supervised by a Professional Studies Advisor, but they also count towards your application for professional registration later on.


Having completed a minimum of one year in practice, students then return to university to complete their RIBA Part 2, typically for a further two years. This can either be at the same institution where you studied Part 1 or somewhere new (make sure you apply in good time!). This course results in the next qualification (and more letters to write after your name), typically BArch, MArch or a Diploma. After completion of Part 2, there is a requirement for further practical experience; this time, the recommended minimum is two years. Many students take this opportunity to work in a different kind of organisation or architectural practice than they did before, in order to broaden their experience as widely as possible. There is even the opportunity to work abroad at this stage, although at least one year must be spent working in the UK. Again, you will be paid on this placement and you will likely be given even greater responsibilities, although still under the supervision of a suitably qualified professional.


During this practical experience, you can begin working towards your final professional qualification, known as RIBA Part 3. This course is often studied part-time whilst continuing to work and covers areas such as management and law. At this stage, you can also apply to become


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an Associate Member of RIBA and access the support that they offer.


When you have successfully completed the RIBA Part 3 assessments, you can apply to register as an architect with the ARB. You are also eligible to become a Chartered Member of the RIBA (as well as your local professional body in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland*). To continue to work as an Architect, you must remain registered with the ARB; although you do not have to have RIBA Membership to practice, many choose to do so, to retain their Chartered Architect status and for the support available. In England, and hopefully soon in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, in addition to the largely academic route, there are now two Degree level Apprenticeships that will allow an individual to qualify as an Architectural Assistant or Architect. The Architectural Assistant is a Degree (Level 6) Apprenticeship and will allow a successful candidate to achieve their RIBA Part 1 qualification after A Levels, whilst gaining practical experience at work. The Architect Apprenticeship is a Level 7 qualification, which allows candidates with their Part 1 to work towards RIBA Parts 2 and 3 whilst working. Both Apprenticeships were launched in 2018, having been developed alongside some award- winning architectural practices and respected construction firms, including Foster & Partners, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) and ARUP.


As well as Architects or Architectural


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