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Architecture Postgraduate Diploma Professional Practice (RIBA Part III) — comprehensive guide to one of the UK's largest Part 3 courses.
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The Professional Case Study is the largest and most demanding piece of work in the Part 3 qualification. Its purpose is not to tell the story of a project, it is to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, understanding and professional judgement required of a qualified architect.
about 2 months ago
Britain's architects face a tangle of well-meaning reforms that may deepen the very muddle they seek to resolve. Britain's architects face a crucial decade. Whether reform brings clarity or compounds confusion depends less on the merit of individual proposals than on the coherence of their implementation.
3 months ago
With the ARB and RIBA seemingly parting ways on education, it is time for them to come together for the good of everyone and make sure that there is absolute clarity in architectural education.
3 months ago
A practical guide to which architectural qualifications are currently prescribed, which are transitioning, and what this means for students and practitioners in 2026.
3 months ago
ARB
The most significant changes to UK architectural education in 50 years are underway. ARB is replacing the traditional three-part structure with a flexible, outcomes-based framework. Here is what stays, what goes, and the timeline for transition.
3 months ago
ARB / RIBA
Expert guidance on selecting your case study project, developing a critical analytical framework, and crafting a submission that meets the RIBA and ARB professional criteria.
3 months ago
RIBA
Comprehensive guidance on completing the PEDR effectively — from quarterly record sheets to the reflective experience summary — with practical advice for Part III students.
3 months ago
RIBA
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The legal system of England and Wales draws its authority from multiple sources including common law developed through judicial precedent, Acts of Parliament, delegated legislation, and human rights instruments. It operates through a hierarchical court structure ranging from Magistrates' Courts at the base to the UK Supreme Court at the apex, alongside a parallel tribunal system for specialist disputes, with the whole divided between criminal law, prosecuted in the name of the Crown, and civil law governing disputes between private parties. The system has no codified constitution, resting instead on accumulated statutes, conventions, and common law principles, and is underpinned by three core doctrines: parliamentary sovereignty, the rule of law, and the separation of powers.
about 2 months ago
ARB's new Competency Outcomes framework underpins all the education reforms. This guide explains the five competency areas, how they are assessed, and what they mean for architectural education.
3 months ago
A breakdown of all 10 ARB Professional Criteria for Part III with guidance on evidence and competencies expected in the professional interview and written submissions.
3 months ago