ARC-ex School of Architecture Verified listing

Fully prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) in the UK, ARC-ex offers an accredited pathway for those seeking to complete their Part 3 in Architecture and gain full professional registration. One of our key strengths is that the course is taught and delivered completely online, empowering students from Belfast, the UK, and around the world to achieve this critical qualification without needing to relocate.

Our Architecture Part 3 course provides the essential training and insights required for candidates to become registered architects. Designed with flexibility in mind, our online format accommodates the schedules of working professionals and international students alike, allowing you to learn at your own pace and from any location.

The ARC-ex Part 3 programme delivers a rigorous curriculum that covers all areas required for ARB qualification, including professional conduct, legal responsibilities, contract administration, and practice management. Led by experienced architects and educators, our programme combines real-world insights with the academic rigor necessary to excel in the Architecture Part 3 examination. At ARC-ex, we provide personalised support, guiding students through every step of their learning journey and preparing them to enter the profession with confidence and skill.

Successful candidates who register with ARB may then apply for chartership with esteemed institutions such as RIBA, RSAW, RIAI, RSUA, and RIAS, further enhancing their professional credentials and career prospects.

Based in Belfast but accessible globally, ARC-ex offers the ideal solution for those seeking a flexible yet fully accredited Part 3 programme. Our students benefit from engaging in a curriculum that aligns with current industry standards and the ARB’s requirements, positioning them to excel both in the exam and in their future professional practice.

Join the next generation of architects who have chosen ARC-ex for their Part 3 qualification. With ARB accreditation, an expert-led online format, and a steadfast commitment to quality, ARC-ex provides an unparalleled pathway to achieving your Part 3 in Architecture, wherever you are in the world. Discover how ARC-ex can support you in becoming a fully qualified architect through our accessible, expertly crafted, and ARB-prescribed Part 3 programme.

Course Structure

The course runs over each calendar year from Easter through the summer and consists of 14 fully-online lecture days, a written examination taken in your own office and an online oral interview in November. The lecture days are hosted on alternate Fridays and some Saturdays where there is more content to deliver.

• Lecture Content
• Planning Legislation
• Building Control Legislation
• Health and Safety Legislation
• Fire Safety Engineering
• Cost Management
• Contract Administration
• Appointments
• Codes of Conduct
• Interview Technique
• Practice Administration
• Legal Framework
• Professional Indemnity
• Liability
• Public Procurement

The course delivers all content and more required by the ARB to meet the criteria for qualification.

The course offers additional private tuition over and above the normal course delivery for those who choose to augment the lecture content further.