Welcome to ARC-ex, a leading privately funded School of Architecture based in Belfast, dedicated exclusively to delivering the Architecture Part 3 qualification. 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.
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.
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.
Course and Registration fee: £2,300
Examination fee: £300
Upon receipt of your successful submission for application to the course, payment for the registration and course fee are due. This allows ARC-ex to assign you a Professional Studies Advisor (PSA) for the duration of the course.
Our general entry suggestion is that you already have a UK-based Part 1 and 2, but this is not a prerequisite.
Once you apply to the ARB for your Registration Number, they will require written evidence of your Parts 1 and 2 and it is up to you to provide them with this information.
Contact Details
Director – Neil Mathews
T: +44(0)7739 808315
E: info@arcex.co.uk