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Prescribed Examinations Route Data
Candidates taking the prescribed exams can achieve one of three outcomes: pass, referral to lead or fail.
Those who meet all 44 criteria will pass the exam.
If a candidate fulfils GC1 and an additional 32 criteria, they are referred to the lead examiner where they will need to submit further evidence (often in the format of an essay) to confirm their knowledge of the outstanding criteria.
If a candidate does not meet the minimum threshold to qualify for interview or does not meet the requirements above to qualify for referral to lead, they will fail the prescribed exams.
The table below shows information on individuals applying through this process. Successful individuals all held qualifications that fell within scope of our eligibility requirements for the Prescribed Examination.
UK Adaptation Assessment passed
| NCARB | NZRAB | AACA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | |||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 |
No. of individuals registered with ARB through MRA, MOU or having passed the UKAA
| NCARB | NZRAB | HONG KONG | AACA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Q3 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Q4 2025 | ||||
| Total | 5 | 9 | 13 | 8 |
ARB issues certificates UK qualified applicants seeking recognition under international Mutual Recognition Agreements or Memoranda of Understanding. These certificates will vary according to the level of recognition provided for within each agreement.
| ARB to NCARB MRA Architects (USA)1 | ARB to AACA/NZRAB MRA Architects (Australia)2 | ARB to AACA/NZRAB MRA Graduates (Australia)3 | ARB to AACA/NZRAB MRA Architects (New Zealand)4 | ARB to AACA/NZRAB MRA Graduates (New Zealand)5 | ARB to ROAC MRA Architects (Canada)6 | ARB to HKIA MOU Graduates - Part 1 (Hong Kong)7 | ARB to HKIA MOU Graduates – Part 2 (Hong Kong)8 | |
| Q1 2025 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | N/A | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 9 |
| Q3 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| Q4 | ||||||||
| Total |
1 The ARB and NCARB MRA applies only to fully-qualified UK Architects seeking recognition in a US jurisdiction
2 The ARB and AACA/NZRAB MRA applies to both fully-qualified UK Architects or graduates who have obtained ARB accredited in the UK up to and including Part 2 level
3 The ARB and AACA/NZRAB MRA applies to both fully-qualified UK Architects or graduates who have obtained ARB accredited in the UK up to and including Part 2 level
4 The ARB and AACA/NZRAB MRA applies to both fully-qualified UK Architects or graduates who have obtained ARB accredited in the UK up to and including Part 2 level
5 The ARB and AACA/NZRAB MRA applies to both fully-qualified UK Architects or graduates who have obtained ARB accredited in the UK up to and including Part 2 level
6 The ARB and ROAC MRA applies only to fully-qualified UK Architects seeking recognition in a Canadian jurisdiction
7 The ARB and HKIA MOU applies to graduates of ARB accredited Part 1 and/or Part 2 programmes in the UK
8 The ARB and HKIA MOU applies to graduates of ARB accredited Part 1 and/or Part 2 programmes in the UK
UK Adaptation Assessment passed
| NCARB | NZRAB | AACA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 2024 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Q3 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 2 |
No. of individuals registered with ARB through MRA, MOU or having passed the UKAA
| NCARB | NZRAB | HONG KONG | AACA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Q2 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Q3 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 | 10 | 55 | 11 |
| Total | 12 | 14 | 57 | 25 |
In addition to passing the Prescribed Examinations, to be eligible to register, applicants are also required to complete an ARB-accredited Part 3 qualification, which includes a period of practical experience. Applicants who have passed the Prescribed Examinations may therefore meet the requirements for registration in a year different to that during which they passed the Prescribed Examination.
International MRA Route Data
This table sets out the total number of applications received through our International MRA route to registration, the UK Adaptation Assessment, and the number that were successful, leading to entry to the UK Register.
To enter the UK Register under the NCARB MRA, applicants need to have secured qualifications and other requirements as set out within the scope of the MRA and will additionally need to pass ARB’s UK Adaptation Assessment.
To enter the UK Register under the AACA & NZRAB MRA, applicants need to have secured qualifications and other requirements as set out within the scope of the MRA and will additionally need to pass ARB’s UK Adaptation Assessment.
NCARB & ARB MRA
Note: the NCARB & ARB MRA became operational from 25 April 2023
NCARB & ARB MRA
Note: the NCARB & ARB MRA became operational from 25 April 2023
AACA, NZRAB & ARB MRA
Note: the AACA, NZRAB & ARB MRA became operational from 25 May 2023
AACA, NZRAB & ARB MRA
Note: the AACA, NZRAB & ARB MRA became operational from 25 May 2023
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NCARB & ARB MRA Note: the NCARB & ARB MRA became operational from 25 April 2023 |
AACA, NZRAB & ARB MRA Note: the AACA, NZRAB & ARB MRA became operational from 25 May 2023 |
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|---|---|---|
| Q1 2023 | n/a | n/a |
| Q2 2023 | n/a | n/a |
| Q3 2023 | Received: 10 Registered: 7 |
Received: 0 Registered: 0 |
| Q4 2023 | Received: 7 Registered: 6 |
Received: 4 Registered: 3 |
This information is correct as of 3 November 2023. If you would like any further information about this data, you can email us at info@arb.org.uk
ARB issues certificates UK qualified applicants seeking recognition under international Mutual Recognition Agreements or Memoranda of Understanding. These certificates will vary according to the level of recognition provided for within each agreement.
| ARB to NCARB MRA Architects (USA)1 | ARB to AACA/NZRAB MRA Architects (Australia)2 | ARB to AACA/NZRAB MRA Graduates (Australia)3 | ARB to AACA/NZRAB MRA Architects (New Zealand)4 | ARB to AACA/NZRAB MRA Graduates (New Zealand)5 | ARB to ROAC MRA Architects (Canada)6 | ARB to HKIA MOU Graduates - Part 1 (Hong Kong)7 | ARB to HKIA MOU Graduates – Part 2 (Hong Kong)8 | |
| 2023 | 53 | 80 | 51 | 24 | 43 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1 The ARB and NCARB MRA applies only to fully-qualified UK Architects seeking recognition in a US jurisdiction
2 The ARB and AACA/NZRAB MRA applies to both fully-qualified UK Architects or graduates who have obtained ARB accredited in the UK up to and including Part 2 level
3 The ARB and AACA/NZRAB MRA applies to both fully-qualified UK Architects or graduates who have obtained ARB accredited in the UK up to and including Part 2 level
4 The ARB and AACA/NZRAB MRA applies to both fully-qualified UK Architects or graduates who have obtained ARB accredited in the UK up to and including Part 2 level
5 The ARB and AACA/NZRAB MRA applies to both fully-qualified UK Architects or graduates who have obtained ARB accredited in the UK up to and including Part 2 level
6 The ARB and ROAC MRA applies only to fully-qualified UK Architects seeking recognition in a Canadian jurisdiction
7 The ARB and HKIA MOU applies to graduates of ARB accredited Part 1 and/or Part 2 programmes in the UK
8 The ARB and HKIA MOU applies to graduates of ARB accredited Part 1 and/or Part 2 programmes in the UK