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General Enquiry about MyARB
Architectural education in the UK
Architectural education in the UK
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I want to know if a UK qualification I took in the past was accredited/prescribed
General Enquiry about Architectural education in the UK
Accreditation
Accreditation
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General Enquiry about Accreditation
Complaint or query about conduct or competence
Complaint or query about conduct or competence
General Enquiry about a Complaint or query about conduct or competence
CPD
CPD
General Enquiry about CPD
General Enquiry
General Enquiry
General Enquiry
Joining and retention fees
Joining and retention fees
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General Enquiry about Joining and retention fees
Obtaining proof of registration or receipt of payment
Obtaining proof of registration or receipt of payment
I want to request a receipt for payment of fees
I want to request proof of my registration
General Enquiry about Obtaining proof of registration or receipt of payment
Policy and consultations
Policy and consultations
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General Enquiry about Policy and consultations
Press Enquiry
Press Enquiry
Press Enquiry
Professional indemnity insurance
Professional indemnity insurance
General Enquiry about Professional indemnity insurance
Registering as an architect for the first time
Registering as an architect for the first time
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If you hold overseas qualifications obtained outside the EU or hold a non-recognised UK qualification you will need to pass ARB’s Examination for Equivalence to Prescribed Qualifications (also known as the ‘Prescribed Examination’) to progress towards registering as an architect in the UK. Click here to learn more.
General Enquiry about Registering as an architect
The Register (retiring, leaving, rejoining etc.)
The Register (retiring, leaving, rejoining etc.)
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If you want to rejoin the Register, please use our online portal.
If you wish to resign from the Register, you can use our online portal.
General Enquiry about The Register (retiring, leaving, rejoining etc.)
The title – suspected misuse or query
The title – suspected misuse or query
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- What we do to regulate use of the title ‘architect’
- Using the title ‘architect’ within your company name
- FAQ for using the title ‘architect’ and whether to stay on the Register
If you suspect someone is using the title wrongly, please use our online portal to let us know.
General Enquiry about The title 'architect' – suspected misuse or query
Updating my details on the Register
Updating my details on the Register
You can update your details on the Register via your MyARB online portal. The My Profile page gives you the option to edit your home and business addresses, contact emails and phone numbers.
Please use only the log in credentials previously issued to you (this will likely be your personal email address and a password designated to you in 2023, if you have not subsequently updated it).
General Enquiry about Updating my details on the Register
Tell us if someone on the Architects Register has died
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Web chat
Use web chat for help with:Â
- Registration – for help with joining the Register, maintaining registration and Prescribed Exams
- Professional Standards – for help with complaints (conduct or title) and Architects Code advice
- Accreditation – for queries relating to UK schools of architecture
Engagement groups
Share your views and engage with us by joining our engagement groups. Your contribution will directly feed into our regulatory work.
Architects can join the Architects Engagement Group to help shape the future of architecture. If you are an academic or educator and would like to contribute specifically to ARB’s work regarding education, join the Architectural Education Engagement Network.
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Every architect receives ARB Insight, our digital newsletter, after each Board meeting.
If you are not on the Register but would still like to receive ARB Insight, you can sign up here.
Contact Details
- Address: 70 Gray’s Inn Road, WC1X 8NH
- Email: info@arb.org.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7580 5861
- Office hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays)
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