ARB will soon be undertaking a ‘business as usual’ review of the Prescribed Examination and we would welcome your views to help shape the process going forward.
The Prescribed Examination is a way to progress towards registering as an architect in the UK for those who hold qualifications in architecture that are not directly recognised by ARB. As long as an individual can demonstrate that their qualification is principally in architecture, ARB can determine whether the qualification has given the individual an equivalent level of competence to satisfy Part 1 and Part 2 requirements through the Prescribed Examination. More information about the Prescribed Examination and its current process can be found on our website here.
The review will aim to explore:
- whether the procedures remain fit for purpose following completion of the Criteria/Procedure reviews
- whether the eligibility requirements remain fit for purpose
- whether the process is efficient and robust in offering assurance that those who pass the exam have equivalent competence to an architect undertaking an ARB prescribed qualification at the appropriate level
Another objective of the review will be to streamline processes where possible.
We will be consulting with our stakeholders on the Prescribed Examination process and would value comments and opinions on what works well or could be improved, especially from those who have experienced the process or may experience it in the future. Further information will be available on the Consultations page of our website from Friday 1 June 2018. The survey will be open until the end of June.
