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RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 Syllabus
The three-part qualifying examination route to becoming a registered architect, accredited by RIBA and the ARB.. The complete RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 outline — 8 subjects, 32 chapters and 144 topics — laid out so you can see exactly what has to be covered and tick each item off as you go.
RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 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 · 18 topics · 13 sub-topics
Architectural History, Theory and Criticism4 chapters · 18 topics · 10 sub-topics
Construction Technology and Materials4 chapters · 20 topics · 14 sub-topics
Environmental Design and Building Services4 chapters · 19 topics · 8 sub-topics
Professional Practice, Management and Ethics (Part 3)5 chapters · 23 topics · 11 sub-topics
Construction Law, Contracts and Procurement4 chapters · 17 topics · 8 sub-topics
Statutory Compliance, Building Regulations and the Planning System4 chapters · 17 topics · 12 sub-topics
Construction Health, Safety and Site Practice3 chapters · 12 topics · 3 sub-topics
RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 flashcard decks
432 question-and-answer cards across 8 decks, written against this syllabus. Preview any deck free.
- Architectural Design and Studio Practice — 51 cards
- Architectural History, Theory and Criticism — 51 cards
- Construction Technology and Materials — 65 cards
- Environmental Design and Building Services — 57 cards
- Professional Practice, Management and Ethics (Part 3) — 50 cards
- Construction Law, Contracts and Procurement — 51 cards
- Statutory Compliance, Building Regulations and the Planning System — 55 cards
- Construction Health, Safety and Site Practice — 52 cards
How to work through the RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 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: Professional Practice, Management and Ethics (Part 3) carries 23 topics while Construction Health, Safety and Site Practice carries 12. Giving both the same number of weeks is the most common planning mistake for RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3.
The ~125 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.
RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 syllabus?
RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 covers 8 subjects: Architectural Design and Studio Practice, Architectural History, Theory and Criticism, Construction Technology and Materials, Environmental Design and Building Services, Professional Practice, Management and Ethics (Part 3), Construction Law, Contracts and Procurement, Statutory Compliance, Building Regulations and the Planning System and Construction Health, Safety and Site Practice. Together they contain 32 chapters and 144 named topics.
How much do you have to study for RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3?
The full RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 outline breaks down into 32 chapters, 144 topics and 79 sub-topics. Professional Practice, Management and Ethics (Part 3) is the largest single subject with 23 topics across 5 chapters.
How long does it take to cover the whole RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 syllabus?
Roughly 125 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 6 weeks.
Are there RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 flashcards?
Yes — 432 question-and-answer flashcards across 8 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 RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 syllabus free to use?
Yes. Every page here is free to read, and importing the RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 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.