International Architects becoming an Architect in the UK

This video explains how people trained as Architects outside the UK and EU can transfer their qualifications to practice as an Architect in the UK.
Unless you are registered with the ARB you cannot use the title 'Architect' however you can still practice as a design professional.
ARB Process of prescribed examinations:
arb.org.uk/architect-informat...
ARB Part 1 and Part 2 general criteria for prescribed examinations:
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Thanks for watching, I hope to see you again soon.
Ali is an Architect in the UK, from the North West of England, now working in London. The purpose of this channel is to provide tips and help for those trying to become an Architect in the UK, as well as to inform people on the role of Architects. There is some occasional swearing, I am Northern so bear that in mind.
www.alimudd.com/

[@alimudd]

This video was requested for a few people, I hope you find it helpful if you plan on practicing in the UK. As always thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions I can try and help with :)

[@anrawool92]

Hey hi ! Thank you for your video. It's helpful I can also add some information to it. I am an Architect registered in India, currently in UK. I am currently doing my Part 3 from Bartlett, UCL. I haven't done my Part 1 and Part 2 yet. UCL takes international students for Part 3. I think the requirement is that you need 12 months of UK working experience. I just started working in UK hence they have enrolled me for a 17 months pathway (usually It's 12 months...but UCL has 3 pathways as per students experience). I will recommend student's to first do Part 3 as it gives you knowledge about UK working. UCL then gives you a time span of 24 months after you complete your part3 to finish part1 and 2. :)

[@alimudd]

Hi Asmita! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, its much more helpful that me simply describing the progress. I totally agree Part 3 is such a great way to understand the context of working as an Architect in the UK and what it involves, and based on your experience, and the kind of experience others are likely to have Part 1 and 2 should be pretty simple to achieve. All the best in your part 3 studies :)

[@fathifarag9392]

@@anrawool92 part 3 is a master in any branches of architecture? Such as sustainability architecture , landscape or building information modeling?

[@alimudd]

Part 3 is the final qualification in architecture in the UK, you need a part 3 in order to use the title 'Architect' in the UK. It is not a specialism just the basic qualification.

[@boluwatifeadekanle8121]

Nice video. I am a registered architect in Nigeria with my masters in architecture. Pls how can I get job in Uk? Any assistance to get job, I still reside in Nigeria

[@JaneWang-vu4jc]

Really useful video, thx for your research 🎉

[@thecuriouscouple]

Thanks very much for this helpful video

[@abhaypuri298]

Thank you. This was very helpful 👍

[@amandakoman7332]

I love it. Thank you.

[@joshuapalmer252]

Super useful, thanks so much!

[@alimudd]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching

[@prajaktapawar632]

thankyou Ali, very helpful

[@alimudd]

You're so welcome! Glad its helpful

[@mirnajamal7745]

Thank you so much

[@NadaMajdy]

thank you Ali

[@simonafolabi-adeaga4185]

Thank you this was quite helpful..... Tho I'm not so clear on something..... From what I understand, the Part 1 in the UK system is usually after your Bsc Architecture.... So if you already have a BSc in Architecture from another county outside the EU and you're coming to study in the UK for your masters, does thag imply you'll only be able to sit for the Part 1 examination or you'll sit for both (mind you this is before getting your masters)

[@alimudd]

Hi Simon, Yes you are correct the Part 1 in the UK is a Bachelor degree, that must be accredited. (meaning it counts as Part 1, not all architecture degrees in the UK hit this standard.) As you are planning to undertake a Masters in the UK, graduating from that Masters degree will automatically give you Part 2 (if it's accredited. This will be in the course details, it will say "equivalent to RIBA Part 2" or some similar wording.) So you would only need to do the ‘prescribed examination’ for Part 1, to prove what you did internationally is in line with what you would do in the UK. I believe you would only need to do this as you look to sit you Part 3 and become an Architect, as it is the ARB that wants to see proof of the Part 1. Your university for a Master's degree would likely just accept your previous degree as enough qualification to sit their course. I hope that helps? Let me know if anything is not clear ps. A list of validated UK courses is available from the RIBA, weirdly it is validated by the RIBA, but means it is equivalent to the ARB Part 1/2 or 3. www.architecture.com/education-cpd-and-careers/riba-validation/riba-validated-schools-uk

[@user-ks8en9cn8x]

The video is very informative. Though i wanted to know if we want to take up a job as an Architect in UK, is it necessary to get ARB registration and give Part 1 and Part 2 exams?

[@alimudd]

Thank you for watching! No it is not necessary to be registered with the ARB to work in the UK, however you will not be an Architect, you would be an Architectural Designer. It's illegal to call yourself an Architect in the UK unless you have passed the equivalent to part 1, 2, 3 and registered with the ARB. You can be prosecuted for using the title without the qualification, so just be careful of that. You can apply for jobs advertised to Architects but you should be clear to any employer that you are not registered as one in the UK, so do not say you are.

[@hama1460]

Hi ! First wanted to thank you this was very informative. I'm just confused about something , the 2years experience thing and PEDR does it have to be inside the UK ? ,

[@alimudd]

Hi, thank you for watching! The PEDR allows three different categories of experience. These allow experience to be logged from anywhere in the world if under the supervision of a locally registered architect and/or construction industry professional. However RIBA guidance does suggest that the immediate 12 months before you sit a part 3 exam are better undertaken in the UK, as the part 3 is essentially a test of the UK's legal system. Some part three courses might require that for enrollment. My videos on PEDR should better explain this, or this pdf from the RIBA: www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=www.architecture.com/-/media/files/Education/PEDR-guidance-docs-2020/RIBA-PEDR-Student-guidance-FAQs.pdf%3Fla%3Den&ved=2ahUKEwjn7u7F-pKAAxUpTUEAHeF-ByoQFnoECBkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw31lgcoIDwTrZ5aVpRPxeU5 I hope that helps!

[@nabihafaiz1030]

Wait so i first register for part 1 prescribes examination. Then if i pass, i get checked against their criteria and if i conform to more than 50%, then i called out for an interview. Then i do all these steps again for part 2 since i need both to be officially registered with the arb? Please clarify. Thank you.

[@alimudd]

Hello, yes you need both of those and then you also need to sit a part three examination. Only if you pass/or are accredited for all three parts do you get a code that you can use to register with the ARB as an Architect. You then have to conform with the architects code and pay for membership to remain registered for as long as you practice. Without these steps you can work as an architectural designer, but you cannot call yourself an Architect within the UK. I hope that helps.

[@JTCDesignStudio]

Not an architect at all anywhere in the world, but love architecture and design. 😅 great info..btw, the audio needs a little work. It seems a little soft. Might get it right in post process.😉

[@alimudd]

Haha thanks Yes it does, it's not possible to have standard setup at the moment, hopefully soon it can be better Thanks for watching

[@JTCDesignStudio]

@@alimudd fair enough. What I'd usually do is use my headset/phone and turn down my volume during editing so i can crank up the output volume during post. As viewers we can always turn the volume down but there's a limit in turning it up.😉

[@alimudd]

Yes agreed, unfortunately it's an issue with how I have to record at the moment, not something I can adjust in post. Will be able to get there in time

[@viktoriyakacheva6627]

Hi, I’m studying Architecture in Germany and I’m planning to get my Masters degree in the UK.. In that case do I need to take the part 1 ARB exam? Or I’ll need to just take part 3?

[@alimudd]

Hi Viktoriya, Is your bachelor's degree from Germany? There is a slightly different system when your qualifications are from the EU, I haven't really looked into that a lot, or spoken about it yet. You don't need to do anything to get into a master's unless a university asks you to. But to sit your part 3, I think you would need to register your bachelor's qualification with the ARB, to ensure it classes as your part 1 in the uk. You would follow the guidance here: arb.org.uk/architect-information/applying-for-registration-for-the-first-time/registering-with-eu-qualifications/

[@thecuriouscouple]

Hi, I’m not sure if I get this right so would really appreciate it if you could confirm the following: If I have my bachelor’s degree (5 years) in Architecture from a non uk/ non EU university, I will have to apply for registration with the ARB and pass the initial interview and part 2 (master’s) and part 3. I don’t have to pass part 1 if I have already submitted my qualifications and they are equivalent to the bachelor’s degree in the UK Is that correct?

[@alimudd]

It's not registration with the ARB at that point, you need to prove your experience is equivalent to the ARB part 1 and 2, this includes providing evidence and attending an interview, then you would need to pass a part 3 examination and register with the ARB. As everyone's journey is slightly different it is best to talk to the ARB directly as they will be able to advise you on what you need to do based on your experience. I hope that helps

[@Tasneem.interiors]

That was very useful and informative Ali appreciate your effort! I'm a graduate from interior Architecture in international university in Egypt with 1 year of work experience in both interior & exterior work , do you think i can apply for an architectural designer position in the UK or should i wait ? what are the requirements to work in the UK to be specific ?

[@alimudd]

Usually you will need a visa to work in the UK I believe, you would apply to offices first and say you would need a visa, if they want to employ you usually they arrange that for you. It depends what you would be waiting for? I think if it's something you want to do there is no harm in applying and seeing what replies/interest you get, totally depends on how practices see there workload and if they are hiring. Dezeen jobs is a good website to check for jobs in the UK, not all practices hire overseas people, larger London practices are most likely I hope that helps 😊

[@Tasneem.interiors]

@@alimudd Indeed it helped thank you so much Ali 🥰

[@forouzfzn852]

thanks for sharing this information Ali. i have a question. i have a bachelor degree in architecture from outside the UK, and I want to get a master in UK you said that it will be considered as part 2. For finding a job you must be registered in ARB? i mean you couldn't find any job at all? even working in office under observation of registered architect to gain experience for getting part 3 and ARB exam?

[@alimudd]

For finding a job you don't need to be registered with the ARB, that is to use the title "architect" you can be an "architectural assistant" at a UK practice with your current qualifications if they hire you based on your degree. Yes so a master's when complete is equivalent to part 2. So you would be a part 2 architectural assistant when you've finished the masters. To do your part 3 in the UK you will need to do the prescribed examination for part 1, with the ARB. At that point you would have converted your degree to part 1, you would have part 2 from a UK masters and you can sit your part 3 then whenever you want in the UK. Does that help?

[@forouzfzn852]

@@alimudd thank you for your quick respond. 💖

[@alimudd]

No problem at all, glad it helped ☺️

[@timdeleu]

Hi Ali, I'm currently in the process of applying for undergraduate architecture courses in the UK. Do you know if it's possible to become a registered architect in the EU with UK qualifications (like Part 1,2 & 3) after Brexit?

[@alimudd]

Hi Tim, so this depends on your own citizenship from what I understand. EEA citizens or those with "enforceable EU rights" can get a certificate from the ARB once qualified, which should mean other EEA states recognise your qualifications without a need for further education or validation. This is via the 'automatic recognition of qualifications', that was set out in: Article 46 of Directive 2005/36/EC. This is what is currently in place following Brexit to my understanding, it was meant to be replaced by some other like-for-like understanding between the EEA and UK, but that is yet to happen. I hope that helps, but there is a little more information on the ARB website. If you are not an EEA citizen it would be best to look into the country you would be likely to register in, in future, to start understanding what they might need to see qualification wise to register you. In some EU an undergraduate degree can be enough to register as an Architect, but obviously not in the UK. Thank you for watching 😊

[@azraozdemir7172]

Hi Ali, After completing my international bachelor architecture education, I want to do a master in the UK, but I want to do a 1-year MA (ie there is no Part 2 equivalence). Do I have a chance to take the ARB Part 2 exam and get Part 2 equivalence after this? Thank you so much.

[@alimudd]

Hi Azra, Yes for that path it sounds like you will need to do the ARB equivalence examination for your part 1 (as it's international) and then, Yes, if you do a part 2 that is not prescribed/accredited, then you will have to do the ARB equivalence examination for your part 2 as well. (They have to be done in order part 1 then part 2) It's worth checking the ARB examination criteria to ensure you will have enough evidence to pass this, as a 1 year course will obviously not be structured to the ARB criteria. If you have a specific plan or course in mind, but know you are planning to undertake part 3 at some point it would be worth contacting the ARB directly to discuss the best approach. You only have to do this if you plan on doing part 3 and being an "Architect" in the UK. I hope that helps 😊

[@thecuriouscouple]

I have a question please. If I have completed a 5 year bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Egypt and have 2 years of experience Does this make me an Architectural Designer in the UK if I submit documents proving it’s equivalent to the bachelor’s degree in the Uk? But I will need to complete part 2 and part 3 to be called an Architect, correct?

[@alimudd]

Yes that is correct, however the ARB Will want proof that the bachelor's degree is equivalent to the part 1, as it is a five year course it may also be equivalent to part 2, this is something you would need to discuss with the ARB. This depends on what you have covered and what your experience covered so is very specific to each person, that is why it's best to discuss with the ARB and look at their requirements for part 1 and 2 equivalence. Then yes you would need to pass a part 3 examination and become registered with the ARB to use the title Architect in the UK. You have to stay registered with the ARB, which is a yearly fee, to use the title. I hope that helps!

[@user-hj2bl3yo6q]

hello, thank you for this video but i was wondering which would be the better option, to apply as an architect already or to continue with a master's degree in the uk first? if applying as an architect would be a better option, do you think it would be better if i go to another country first for experience before going to the uk? i'm still in the 11th grade but i want to know a few options for the future. thank you!

[@alimudd]

Hi, I'm glad you found the video useful, thank you for watching! Sorry for my ignorance is 11th grade 17/18 years old? So you can't apply as an Architect to any job in the UK unless you are registered with the ARB, which requires all parts of qualification to have been passed. In the UK you cannot call yourself an architect after one degree or one course. You can apply as an architectural assistant or architectural designer. But in the UK Architect is a legally protected title that you must be qualified to use. If you are thinking of working in the UK long term, it would probably be easiest if you were also educated here. If that is a potential you should watch my video about Becoming an Architect - Route 1, which is just one approach to being qualified. Otherwise if you are trained abroad you will need to convert your qualifications to be recognised in the UK, as described in the video, unless you are educated and qualified in a country with an agreement. Such as the US now has with the UK. I hope that's helpful, if there's anything else I can help with let me know

[@YaqiongSong]

Hi Ali, thank you for these helpful information! One thing I am not sure...Part 1 and Part 2 prescribed examinations are separate, so there will be 2 examinations and 2 interviews in total for people who hold non-prescribed qualifications at both part 1 and part 2, am I right?

[@alimudd]

Hi, thank you for watching, I'm glad you found it helpful. That's right essentially, it's not really a formal examination as such, it's more that you match your experience to the ARB criteria and then they interview you about your experience to ensure it's similar to what is required in the UK.

[@YaqiongSong]

@@alimudd got it, thank you so much!

[@noorzaki2826]

Hi Ali I want to ask you about something hope you have time , I studied five year bachelor degree in Egypt but it’s not only in architecture as my degree states that I am an architect construction engineer , I can’t really find what does that mean in the uk , my study was combined of both architecture and constructions courses , do you think it’s better to work as a construction engineer instead of an architect ? Or what I can really do cuz I feel kinda lost 🙂 Thank you

[@alimudd]

Hi, no problem, i will try and help. It sounds like you have a good grounding in both, architecture in the UK does cover some aspects of engineering, and obviously you need to understand it. In practice architects work with structural engineers to sign work off, they are not usually the same person or the same business. However Arup does both and some other practices working somewhere like that would let you do both. As an architect there are a lot of opportunities that will focus more on engineering if that is your interest, whilst still being called an architect. It depends what kind of work you want to do? If you want to be the designer an architect is probably a better role, engineers designing, not always but mostly, focuses on infrastructure in the UK. The other option would be to look at training as an engineer. Both options would require you to do a little extra study in the UK I think. Look at the ARB if you want to be an architect or RICS if you want to be an engineer. Does that help at all? Sorry a bit of a ramble

[@noorzaki2826]

@@alimudd thank you ♥️

[@tatanovic27]

Hi, I have a foreign architecture degree accredited with RIBA (part 1 and 2 validated with RIBA) do I have to go through both parts anyways? Thanks for the info

[@alimudd]

Hi, thank you for watching! So this is a common problem but the RIBA and ARB are not the same thing in the UK. But when studying in the UK RIBA accreditation and ARB accreditation are usually treated as interchangeable. However looking into it, it doesn't appear RIBA accredited means anything in terms of becoming accredited in the UK, where you need your qualifications recognised by the ARB. The ARB only automatically recognise courses where there is an agreement in place, at the moment the ARB only has agreements in place with Ireland, EU, Australia, New Zealand and the USA, if your course is not from one of these it is likely you would have to do a prescribed examination for part 1 and part 2 if you want your qualifications recognised in the UK. It is best to check directly with the ARB if you have any query. Which you can do here: arb.org.uk/contact-us/ I'm sorry, I hope that helps ☺️

[@tatanovic27]

@@alimudd Ok, thank you so much, I appreciate it!

[@alimudd]

You're super welcome! I hope all goes well! 🙏🏻 Let me know if there are issues with it, I want to make an update video for people because this is something that never gets explained 🙄

[@shrutiingole619]

Hii.. Thank you for the information. I've done my bachelor's from India and planning to do masters in UK. Is it compulsory to register with ARB for looking for a job after masters degree? Currently I'm confused about 1 year masters program and 2 years masters program. If I complete my 1 yr masters program then can I work in an Architectural firm? Or is it recommended to do 2 years degree?

[@alimudd]

Hi Shruti, I'm glad you found the video helpful. You don't need to be registered with the ARB to study in the UK, or get a job. You can only be registered with the ARB once you've completed your part three, then you can be called an 'Architect' in the UK. Before this you would be a part 1 or part 2 architectural assistant when working in an office. Personally I did a two year masters, it depends on what your personal situation and which masters look interesting to you, you do want to ensure they class as RIBA Part 2, you can find a list of those online.

[@pauladiazvega6145]

Hola, estudie grado de arquitectura en España y ya soy arquitecto, para trabajar en UK para un estudio de arquitectura tengo que validar mi título? O tengo que estar registrada en ARB?

[@alimudd]

Hi Paula, Sorry I don't speak Spanish very well, but I think this is what you asked: "Hello, I studied architecture in Spain and I am already an architect. To work in the UK for an architecture studio, do I have to validate my degree? Or do I have to be registered with ARB?" As you have qualifications from the EU, and you want to use the title 'Architect' in the UK you need to just need to register your qualification with the ARB and they decide if it is sufficient to practice as an Architect in the UK, I still need to do a video on EU trained architects. This is the link to the ARB website for transferring qualifications: arb.org.uk/architect-information/applying-for-registration-for-the-first-time/registering-with-eu-qualifications/ Um Google translate says this..I don't know if it's accurate 😅 Como tiene calificaciones de la UE y desea usar el título de 'Arquitecto' en el Reino Unido, solo necesita registrar su calificación en la ARB y ellos deciden si es suficiente para ejercer como Arquitecto en el Reino Unido, yo Todavía falta hacer un video sobre arquitectos formados en la UE. Este es el enlace al sitio web de ARB para transferir calificaciones:

[@Catherine-tj1yz]

Hello thank you for this video I just want to know I have a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Ukraine, and I want to study mA architecture for 1 year in westminster university because I can't afford to study for two years in mArch riba2 . Is this a good major, and will it allow me to work as an architect in uk, and which part should I get to be architect? I also want to ask you about practical experience ,Do they get paid for it or no?

[@alimudd]

Thank you for watching! So I'll start with the easy part, yes you should be paid when working at any level in architecture in the UK, if a practice is chartered with the RIBA they must pay everyone they employ (unless it's very short term work experience ie. A week) so unpaid internships etc are not allowed. Secondly, to be an architect in the UK you need to complete part 1, 2 and 3. When you have completed part 3 you get a code you can register with the ARB and when added to the register can call yourself an architect. Up until that point you will be an 'architectural assistant' or 'architectural designer.' As you have completed a bachelor's in Ukraine you would need to get your qualification recognised by the ARB, to prove it matches a part 1 in the UK. That is by the process described in the video of the Prescribed Examination. Then to continue your journey to be a UK Architect you would need a part 2. As you say that is "usually" achieved with a 2 year masters degree. If you cannot afford a two year masters in the UK I would suggest maybe looking to study part-time on a two year course (so often 4 years overall) as then you could work part-time and study part-time it is more financially viable, plus you are getting real world experience. Most universities offer this option as well as full time study if it's of interest. You will need a part 2 in order to then enroll on a part 3 course. Part three courses are not full time so you are usually working whilst you do them, and they can include coursework, examinations or some mixture of the two, and are completed with an interview. When completed you either pass or fail, if you pass you can register with the ARB and begin calling yourself an Architect and practising as one, including setting up your own business if you wanted to. Does that answer your question? Sorry it's complicated ☺️ That is the basic outline but can be done numerous different ways depending on what works for you. You will need a part 2 qualification or equivalent to progress to part 3.

[@Gaza4]

hi lady..... i have a question, I hope you have time to answer. On what sites can we search for architectural jobs? Because the government shared job opportunities for international employees. I would be grateful if you could answer

[@alimudd]

In the UK Dezeen jobs is a great place to look I find, I hope that helps

[@kaleelahamed7351]

Hi Ali, Hope you are doingI am a COA registered architect in India, I have 2 years of practical experience in India after that I came to the UK for a master's at the University of Liverpool and I'm pursuing a MA in Architecture. Now I am confused about my job, whether I need to take an ARB exam or not, and what I can do next. Give me some advice.

[@alimudd]

Hi Kaleel, Thank you for watching. From the information you have mentioned you would currently be an 'Architectural Designer' in the UK. If you want to be an 'Architect' you need to be registered with the ARB. It is best to talk to the ARB directly about your personal circumstances. However it is likely you would need to sit the Part 3 examination, and provide evidence of your part 1 and part 2 accreditation (part 2 should be automatic from your MA) part 1 is a bachelors degree, which if you have from India, you just need to show it is equivalent to a UK degree, which is the equivalence process I describe in the video. Then with enough practical experience, recorded using PEDR, you can sit a part 3 exam. If you pass you can legally register as an Architect in the UK and then use that as your job title. I hope that helps, but if you have any questions let me know

[@acerol]

Hey Ali. You are creating great content with enthusiasm. Sharing knowledge and experience and answering the questions in comments precisely, as you do, is very friendly. I have a question that may help other architects as well. I would be happy if you could answer my question. Thank you for your help! I am planning to be in the UK in September. I have five years of decent practical experience, but not in the UK. I have a bachelor's degree from an international university that is not ARB-accredited. For now, I am not planning to be a chartered architect in the UK. On the other hand, I want to find a job that aligns with my skills and experience. But job opportunities are always named according to the ARB system. PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 Do you think that they would consider my application if I applied for Part 2: Architectural Assistant? Or should I always present myself as an experienced architectural designer? What resonates with companies about such a profile? Are there a lot of strict companies that do not open architectural designer positions?

[@alimudd]

Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for watching! If you apply for positions your CV should explain your international education and experience, large practices often hire international architects, they usually refer to themselves as 'Architectural Designers'. Does that answer your question? If there is anything else I can help with let me know 😊

[@acerol]

@@alimudd Thank you, Ali! It makes things clear. Do you think that the jobs named "Part 2 Architectural Assistant" are only open to architects who are on their way to becoming chartered, or do you think that some offices might be willing to work with an architect with five years of experience ? I know that my question has a lot of subjective parts, but I want to know how strict the ARB and RIBA routes are when architects are picking a teammate. I hope the best for you!

[@alimudd]

From my experience not offices would not be fussy, they are using part 2 as a benchmark for the abilities they expect applicants to have, but you have more experience than this, so if it's a job you're interested in definitely apply!

[@acerol]

@@alimudd I am glad for your encouraging words, Ali. It was a big question that I wasn't sure about. Many thanks for your help !

[@alimudd]

@acerol no problem at all! 😊 Thanks for watching and good luck! 🤞🏻

[@divyamani8425]

Hi Ali, I am an graduated architect in India and have an one year work experience. Recently I got selected in the India Young Professionals Scheme and got skilled worker visa for 2 years. So my question is are there any job posts to work without attempting the part 1,2 exams? So that I can apply before reaching the UK.

[@alimudd]

Hi Divya, congratulations! 🎉 In short yes, depending on your training level, most people who are qualified overseas start working in the UK before doing anything towards being 'Architect' here. If you are already qualified in your country, you can work as an 'Architectural Designer' in the UK, you just can't use the word 'Architect'. Don't worry about the terminology and if you want to work in the UK get in touch with offices that interest you, then if you get a job and enjoy it here you can pursue converting the qualification. I hope that makes sense, but any questions let me know, and good luck! 🙌🏻

[@hamzathali1683]

Hi divya, I am also an graduated architect in Indiaand have an 5 year work experience. me too I got selected in the India Young Professionals Scheme and got skilled worker visa for 2 years.did you get any job here in london ?

[@Teddys_lifestyle]

If I go go to a school that has the ARB certification but not RIBA accredited what are the advantages and disadvantages

[@alimudd]

As long as it has one or the other it should be fine. The ARB is actually the one that sets the standard. Check out the videos on ARB and RIBA to understand the difference. As long as the degree provides exemption/accreditation of part 1 (or 2 if it's a masters) it will be accepted. It just used to be only the RIBA was usually listed, now a few unis list one or the other, or both. If you want to double check, use the ARB website to see if the institute is listed as accredited: arb.org.uk/student-information/schools-institutions-architecture/

[@smhurairahbinshahid8464]

Are there any provisions recently on getting registered in uk as an Architect. ?

[@alimudd]

If you have something specific in mind and can elaborate more on what you mean that would be great... The ARB has agreements in place with the following countries, but if you are looking at registering in the UK from anywhere else, the prescribed examination as discussed in the video is the method of registration. Countries with recognition agreements etc: Ireland EU Australia New Zealand USA (I plan on doing an update about these agreements when I can record again 😊) If you need further information you should check it the ARB website: arb.org.uk/architect-information/applying-for-registration-for-the-first-time/ I hope that helps

[@DanielaLoza-up5xn]

Hi ,I will soon be an architect here in Spain,I studied here too,but i want to work and be an architect in the UK,then do i need to do the 3 parts you mentioned of the ARB?

[@alimudd]

Hi Daniela, yes that's right, you need to make sure you have all three parts or the equivalent to be an architect in the UK, so yes you'll need to sit your part 3. Hope that makes sense, any questions let me know and thank you for watching!!

[@DanielaLoza-up5xn]

@@alimudd hiii,but as i am soon becoming and having a spanish (european) title in architecture,wouldnt I only need to complete Part 3 ?

[@alimudd]

Sorry Daniela, I was being stupid and unclear in my last reply. So because your learning in the EU there are different rules, I haven't done a video on that yet. You might not even have to do part three, you need to provide paperwork to the ARB to get your qualification recognised in the UK, check the link below...I need to make a video on that arb.org.uk/architect-information/applying-for-registration-for-the-first-time/registering-with-eu-qualifications/#:~:text=If%20you%20obtained%20your%20qualifications,unsuccessful%20application%20in%20the%20past.

[@DanielaLoza-up5xn]

@@alimudd ohh ok thank you so muchas :))

[@hammadali5551]

Hello Architect, It was really a nice video, I watched it completely. Can you give advice on my situation.. I completed BArch ( 5 Years Program ) in Pakistan, is I am equivalent to Part 2 or I have to study Masters MArch in UK too?

[@alimudd]

Usually a bachelors degree is only equivalent to a Part 1 qualification in the UK. So you would need to do a prescribed examination with the ARB for part 1, so you're recognised as having part 1 in the UK. You would need to complete a part 2 Masters course, or if you had been working in the UK you can show that you have equivalent experience to a part 2 degree, by completing the ARB prescribed examination. Then you would need to sit a Part 3 course in the UK, if you pass Part 3 you can register with the ARB and refer to yourself as an Architect. I hope that helps ☺️ any questions let me know

[@hammadali5551]

@@alimudd Thankyou all is understood, just a thought. Who earn more in UK a charted town planner or an architect?

[@alimudd]

A difficult question and it's not my area of expertise. I'd say they are probably quite similar in general, it depends what level and where in the country you work. The only thing I would bear in mind is that Architects often work in Urban Planning/Development, but Urban Planners do not often work at the building level, so it depends what work you want to do. If you're in either career for the money, in the UK there are probably better career paths for earning higher wages 😅 When I worked in London I worked as an urban designer as well as being an Architect, so worked on masterplanning cities and creating sustainable development, but also designed buildings down to details like doors and windows, so I would say being an Architect is more diverse, though obviously I'm bias. It totally depends where in the UK you are, what you want to work on, if a practice does the kind of work you're interested in, and if you're good at it.

[@hammadali5551]

@@alimudd Thankyou for your time in responsing our questions :)

[@user-bx1pb8kr3b]

Hi wanted to ask is it possible to do arb part 2 online from abroad

[@alimudd]

Hello, if you mean taking the ARB prescribed examination for part 2, it would be best to check that directly with the ARB. You are required to have an interview as part of that examination and I don't know if that can be done remotely. If you mean doing a master's degree which is ARB accredited, I do not know of any universities that allow you to do it completely remotely, but it would be a case of checking with universities directly. I hope that helps, thanks for watching.

[@user-bx1pb8kr3b]

Thanks for the fast reply your video was very helpful 💯

[@alimudd]

You're very welcome! I hope it all goes ok!

[@mohammadarish8905]

Hi Ali, I did my 5 years of Architecture from India. Can you please clear few things: Is there going to be any proper exam to pass? How to start preparing for the ARB exam? If not, then what documents and work we've to present to the ARB to get registered in the UK?

[@alimudd]

Hi Mohammed, Yes there is a proper exam, which is the Part 3 examination, this is provided through a course either at universities or via the RIBA North West course, or APEAS course in Scotland. You can sit the part 3 at anytime, if a course considers you qualified to sit it. However to be an architect in the UK you need to give the ARB assurance of your equivalent to the UK Part 1 and Part 2 qualifications, this is done through the prescribed examination process, described in the video. Which consists of providing examples of work, mapping them to a matrix (different for part 1 and 2) of required skills and having an interview with the ARB. You can find further information on the ARB website. I hope this answers your question, thank you for watching. My video 'Part 3 - The Lowdown' might help in understanding what Part 3 is.

[@samiyam8502]

Hi. I recently finished my 5 years of B arch from India too. I’m looking to practice architecture in the uk. Can u please help me with the further information if u pursed your part 1 and 2 examinations as well ?

[@NishaKhanInteriorsArchitects]

Hi can anyone help me to join RIBA as an affiliate member?

[@alimudd]

You can join by filling out the form on the RIBA website and submitting it with a fee, as long as you meet one of criteria for affiliate membership, check it out here: www.architecture.com/join-riba/affiliated-co-professionals

[@hamzathali1683]

am an architect from india can i work as an interior designer here without Arb or RIBA

[@alimudd]

There is no legal protection for the title Interior Designer, so yes you can be an interior designer in the UK without registering with anyone. The RIBA and ARB only concern those practicing as Architects, as you cannot use that title without qualification, though other industry professionals can be members of the RIBA. Interior designers can become members of other societies which require certain levels of training etc to inform potential clients of the kind of expertise they should expect, such as the BIID or the SBID

[@hamzathali1683]

can i work as an architectural assistant part 1 , can i say am an part 1 architectural assistant ???

[@alimudd]

Technically you're not a part one in the UK without the ARB prescribed exam, but if you have a bachelor degree then yes you are essentially a part 1 architectural assistant and that is the level of job to apply for I hope that helps ☺️