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1Preparing for Part 3

This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics that form the foundations of Part 3.

This chapter aims to explore the following topics:

the professional architect
the ARB and the RIBA
professional standards and the public interest
the Professional Criteria
the components of Part 3: an overview
the routes to Part 3
connecting to practice: you, your practice and your Part 3 provider, and
choosing a Part 3 provider.

The professional architect

Part 3 is the culmination of a long period of architectural education, a journey that you started many years ago. The normal journey is a three-year degree leading ...

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