Qualifying with RIBA Part 3 in the UK
The RIBA offer the Part 3 course in two UK locations, Chester and London.
For the 'Who, When, What, Where and Why?' about each course and examination, including information about the eligibility requirements, course and examination structure, course dates and fees, please see the prospectus in the sections below.

RIBA Part 3 UK (London, non-residential)
About the course and examination
The RIBA offer a Part 3 course in London (UK), which commences from January each year. The seminars are delivered over two four-day-long weekends, giving individuals an in-depth professional education in practice and management, professionalism, procurement and contracts as well as the regulatory environment for architecture following the RIBA/ARB Professional Criteria.
The course has been validated by the RIBA and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Start date: January 2022
Location: RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London
Fees: £3030
Further information, including eligibility requirements, can be found in the RIBA Part 3 UK (London, non-residential) prospectus.
How to apply?
The RIBA Part 3 course in London (UK) has now reached capacity and we can no longer accept applications.
If you would like to join a waitlist should space become available, please email part3@riba.org.
Contact us
For further information or eligibility queries please contact +44 (0)151 707 4381 or part3@riba.org.
RIBA Part 3 UK (Chester, residential)
About the course and examination
The RIBA offer a Part 3 course in Chester (UK) which commences from January each year. The residential seminars are delivered over two four-day-long weekends, giving individuals an in-depth professional education in practice and management, professionalism, procurement and contracts as well as the regulatory environment for architecture following the RIBA/ARB Professional Criteria.
The course has been validated by the RIBA and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Start date: January 2022
Location: University of Chester, Chester
Fees: £3030
Note - this course is residential, six nights’ accommodation is provided during the seminars.
Further information, including eligibility requirements, can be found in the RIBA Part 3 UK (Chester, residential) prospectus.
How to apply?
The RIBA Part 3 course in Chester (UK) has now reached capacity and we can no longer accept applications.
If you would like to join a waitlist should space become available, please email part3@riba.org.
Contact us
For further information or eligibility queries please contact +44 (0)151 707 4381 or part3@riba.org.