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Exemption from the RIBA
Part Three Examination
Professional Practice – RIBA Part 3

Location
Southwark

Duration
9 or 11 months, which includes 12 weeks of
lectures plus tutorials and seminar (part-time)

Mode of study
Part-time

Start dates
September for examination the following May, and March for examination the following January

Number of places
100

Simple timetable information
Lectures – part-time evenings
Tutorials – by appointment, daytime
Seminar – part-time day

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

Contact the Faculty Office, Sandra Cracknell, on 020 7815 7102 for further information and John Howe, Course Director, for an appointment prior to enrolment on 020 7815 7148 or 020 8502 4424

LSBU code
1089

Course contact
John Howe
RIBA
jhoweassoc@aol.com – 020 8502 4424

Non-standard entry requirements
Overseas students ARB recognition of equivalency of qualifications to RIBA Parts 1 and 2.

Course units

– 12 weeks of lectures

– Adequate post Part 2 practical training

– 10,000 word case study

– 2,000 career evaluation

– Examination preparation seminar

– 2 written examinations, 1½ and 3 hours,followed by 1 hour long professional interview with 2 professional Part 3 examiners

Course description

This is essentially a refresher course in the subject of professional practice. It aims to prepare Part Two student candidates with adequate professional experience coming forward to the Part Three, Professional Practice examination. The Professional Practice course covers salient and significant areas of the Professional Practice syllabus as set out by the RIBA including current building legislation, contract law, types of building contract, Management of Architecture, Practice and Construction, Financial Control, Professional Liability and Dispute Resolution.

Career opportunities

The Professional Practice course is suitable for architects who wish to practice independently, for those seeking promotion within their present employment, or for those wishing to go on to certain specialist roles within the building industry.

Typical background of applicant

UK students of architecture who
have passed both RIBA Parts One and Two in Professional Practice as part of their degree and diplomas or, for overseas students/architects, Architects Registration Board (ARB) recognition of equivalency of qualifications to RIBA Parts One and Two.

Professional contacts/industry links

Professional recognition – successful completion of the course and passing all parts of the Professional Practice Examination gives exemption from the RIBA Part Three examination and enables candidates to register with the ARB of the UK and also join RIBA as a corporate member.

Recent guest lecturers

– Matthew Borowiecki and Elaine Stowell of ARB, Context for Practice

– Stephen Brookhouse, Management of Architecture and Construction

– Derek Tatnall, Building procurement, JCT Contracts and Party Wall Matters

– Brian Pinda-Ayers, Financial Control

– Michael Evans and Ian Bourne, Building Legislation and CDM Fire Regulations

– Frank Woods, Professional Liability and Dispute Resolution

Additional notes

– Tutorials in preparation of the 10,000 word case study and career evaluation

– Study groups to prepare for the written examinations

– Examination preparation seminar

– Two written examinations one and a half hour and three hours (unseen papers) followed by one hour long professional interview with two professional Part Three examiners.