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ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) Syllabus
Statutory registration required to use the title 'architect' in the UK, regulated by the Architects Registration Board.. The complete ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) outline — 7 subjects, 27 chapters and 117 topics — laid out so you can see exactly what has to be covered and tick each item off as you go.
ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) subjects
Each subject below has its own page with the full chapter → topic → sub-topic tree and a set of real exam-style flashcards.
4 chapters · 19 topics · 15 sub-topics
The ARB Code of Conduct and Professional Standards4 chapters · 16 topics · 6 sub-topics
Professional Competence Outcomes (Part 3 / ARC Framework)4 chapters · 16 topics · 4 sub-topics
Construction Law and Contract Administration4 chapters · 18 topics · 4 sub-topics
Building Regulations, Statutory Control and Building Safety4 chapters · 19 topics · 6 sub-topics
Architectural Design, Technology and Environment4 chapters · 17 topics · 4 sub-topics
Investigations, Complaints and Discipline3 chapters · 12 topics · 2 sub-topics
ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) flashcard decks
371 question-and-answer cards across 7 decks, written against this syllabus. Preview any deck free.
- The ARB, Statutory Framework and Routes to Registration — 51 cards
- The ARB Code of Conduct and Professional Standards — 51 cards
- Professional Competence Outcomes (Part 3 / ARC Framework) — 50 cards
- Construction Law and Contract Administration — 60 cards
- Building Regulations, Statutory Control and Building Safety — 59 cards
- Architectural Design, Technology and Environment — 50 cards
- Investigations, Complaints and Discipline — 50 cards
How to work through the ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) syllabus
The outline on this page is arranged the way the syllabus itself is: subject, then chapter, then topic, then sub-topic. That last level is what most study plans skip, and it is where coverage actually goes wrong — a chapter marked "done" often has three sub-topics inside it that were never touched.
Weight your plan accordingly: The ARB, Statutory Framework and Routes to Registration carries 19 topics while Investigations, Complaints and Discipline carries 12. Giving both the same number of weeks is the most common planning mistake for ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board).
The ~95 hour estimate above is a first pass only: roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic. Revision cycles, past papers and mocks sit on top of that number.
ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) syllabus?
ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) covers 7 subjects: The ARB, Statutory Framework and Routes to Registration, The ARB Code of Conduct and Professional Standards, Professional Competence Outcomes (Part 3 / ARC Framework), Construction Law and Contract Administration, Building Regulations, Statutory Control and Building Safety, Architectural Design, Technology and Environment and Investigations, Complaints and Discipline. Together they contain 27 chapters and 117 named topics.
How much do you have to study for ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board)?
The full ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) outline breaks down into 27 chapters, 117 topics and 41 sub-topics. The ARB, Statutory Framework and Routes to Registration is the largest single subject with 19 topics across 4 chapters.
How long does it take to cover the whole ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) syllabus?
Roughly 95 hours for one full pass. That estimate allows about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, so it is first-pass coverage — revision, past papers and mock tests sit on top of it. At 3 hours a day that is about 5 weeks.
Are there ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) flashcards?
Yes — 371 question-and-answer flashcards across 7 decks, one per subject, written against this syllabus. A sample of every deck is readable on this site for free, and the complete decks are in the Examius app.
Is this ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) syllabus free to use?
Yes. Every page here is free to read, and importing the ARB Registration (Architects Registration Board) syllabus into the Examius app to tick off topics as you finish them is free too, in United Kingdom and everywhere else. No account is needed to start.