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The title ‘architect’ is protected by law. Under the Architects Act 1997, only those on the Architects Register are permitted to use the title architect in business or practice in the UK. The Architects Act also places statutory duties on the Architects Registration Board (ARB):
- to determine the initial education and training necessary to join the Register and
- to ‘prescribe’ (accredit) the qualifications that demonstrate achievement of that learning and practical experience (training).
We are currently developing our online ‘Student Handbook’, a resource hub for students studying architecture and / or those thinking of a career as an architect. Whilst the handbook is in development, helpful information for students and prospective students is published below.
Information for students studying or seeking to study architecture
Answers to frequently asked questions, regarding how to study architecture and what is needed to become an architect both now and as we transition to the new education and training framework are accessible here.
To help confirm where ARB prescribed qualifications (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) are available across the UK, please see the List of UK Learning Providers.
A new ‘status of new qualifications and transition applications’ page has also been set up, to highlight where and when new qualifications are in their application process as they develop new courses and transition current courses to the new requirements and framework.
Information on ARB’s position on accreditation of overseas qualifications and the practical training requirements you need to complete before Registration are also available.
Background to the new Education Framework & Competency Outcomes
In 2023, ARB published and consulted on proposals for a new framework for the initial education and training of architects, under the title Tomorrow’s Architects.
ARB is currently in the process of transitioning to the new Accreditation framework and aligning to the new Competency Outcomes and Standards for Providers, and expects to have completed the transition by 2028.
