Whether you are looking for a new career or a more flexible route into the architecture profession, RIBA Studio allows you to work full time in practice, retain your salary, and gain your RIBA Part 1 or RIBA Part 2. If you achieve RIBA Part 2 through RIBA Studio, you'll be well equipped to head straight into a Part 3 course, and ultimately to register as an architect.
In 2021, we have introduced our new and exciting RIBA Foundation programme, aimed at those with an interest in architecture wanting to develop a portfolio, and gain experience before joining a Part 1 course. The foundation forms part of our wider range of ongoing initiatives to create a more inclusive profession.
RIBA Studio is delivered under a unique partnership with the School of Architecture at Oxford Brookes on behalf of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
RIBA Studio covers four subjects, merging practice-based learning with academic learning, into a self taught programme. You can choose your own personal tutors to focus and direct your studies.
You will have access to benefits including:
RIBA Studio Part 1 and Part 2 qualifications are prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the RIBA.
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The annual course fee for the 2022-23 academic year is £3,000.
Please factor in additional costs for tutorials and trips to Oxford. You will need to appoint and pay an hourly rate to a personal tutor and attend Oxford a maximum of 5 to 8 days per year depending on whether you are studying Part 1 or Part 2. Note: there may also be additional material costs.
Part 1 and 2 applications are now open for the next round of entries in March 2022. You must work at least 24 hours per week under the supervision of a registered architect in the UK, EU, EEA, Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
For information on eligibility, requirements, key dates, assessment criteria and more, visit the Oxford Brookes University website.
To register as an architect in the UK, you will typically need to hold all of the following:
To register in EU member states, please note that requirements for registration varies. We recommend making sure your proposed combination of qualifications will entitle you to seek registration, or establishment as an architect, in the member state(s) where you want to practice. Please directly contact your related competent authority to check.
We're running a series of live webinars on the following dates. In these sessions, you will be able to find out more information about our unique route to qualification via the RIBA Foundation, RIBA Part 1 and 2.
Register using the links below:
Our talented students have achieved commendations in the RIBA President's Medals, worked on RIBA Stirling Prize winning projects, and have featured on the television show Grand Designs.
The latest student graduates have presented works in the Oxford School of Architecture digital exhibition.
The programme is managed by Sam Higham-Hughes at the School of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University
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Banner image at top of the page from Function Follows Form by Tristan Kelly (2020).
