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Architectural Practice (Taught)
- PDIQ
- 1 Years
- Part-time
- 01/2026
- Postgraduate
- Canterbury campus
Course summary
This programme enables students to complete their professional training and follows the ARB’s criteria for Part 3, thereby enabling graduates who have completed all three examinations to apply for professional registration as Architects in the UK.
The University of Kent’s PDip Architectural Practice programme is a one-year postgraduate course which forms the third and final part of the UK’s traditional professional pathway leading, for graduates with the required exemptions from professional examinations, toward registration in the UK as an ‘Architect’.
Our PDip Architectural Practice programme is prescribed by the Architects' Registration Board (ARB) as giving exemption from Part 3 of their professional examinations.
The programme draws on the academic and professional knowledge with the Kent
School of Architecture, Design and Planning and explores alternative building procurement strategies, reflecting innovative practice based on published sources and the staff team’s personal experience. UK practice is presented in a wider International context, meeting ARB’s criteria and equipping graduates to work in a wide range of professional roles and environments.
How to apply
International applicants
For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/english-language-requirements.
Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.
Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international/countries
Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.
Entry requirements
Entrants will normally be required to hold undergraduate (ARB Part 1) and graduate (ARB Part 2) qualifications.
Exceptional students who do not hold such qualifications but can demonstrate an equivalent academic ability and depth of professional experience may be enrolled but would need ARB Part 1 and Part 2 qualifications prior to applying for professional registration.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
This course requires a Very Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR.
For more information regarding English language requirements, please visit out English language requirements webpage: English Language Requirements - Courses - University of Kent
Please not that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for academic purposes though Kent International Pathways. International Programmes - University of Kent
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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