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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 full RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 syllabus: 8 subjects, 32 chapters, 144 topics and 79 sub-topics, with 432 flashcards written against it.
RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 subjects
RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 has 8 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Architectural Design and Studio Practice
- Design Process and Conceptual Development · 4 topics
- Spatial Organisation and Form · 4 topics
- Representation and Communication · 5 topics
- Advanced Design Thesis (Part 2) · 5 topics
Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
- Histories of Architecture · 5 topics
- Theory and Critical Frameworks · 5 topics
- Research Methods and Dissertation · 4 topics
- Contemporary Discourse and Sustainability Theory · 4 topics
Construction Technology and Materials
- Structural Principles · 4 topics
- Building Materials and Their Behaviour · 6 topics
- Building Envelope and Detailing · 6 topics
- Building Performance and Defects · 4 topics
Environmental Design and Building Services
- Climate, Comfort and Passive Design · 5 topics
- Energy and Low-Carbon Strategy · 5 topics
- Building Services Integration · 5 topics
- Environmental Assessment and Compliance · 4 topics
Professional Practice, Management and Ethics (Part 3)
- The Profession and Regulation · 5 topics
- Practice Management and Business · 5 topics
- The RIBA Plan of Work · 4 topics
- Appointments and Fees · 5 topics
- Professional Case Study and Examination · 4 topics
Construction Law, Contracts and Procurement
- Legal Framework for Construction · 4 topics
- Procurement Routes · 5 topics
- Building Contracts · 4 topics
- Dispute Resolution · 4 topics
Statutory Compliance, Building Regulations and the Planning System
- The Planning System · 5 topics
- Building Regulations · 4 topics
- Fire Safety and the Building Safety Act · 4 topics
- Heritage, Access and Other Statutory Duties · 4 topics
Construction Health, Safety and Site Practice
- Health and Safety Legislation · 4 topics
- Site Processes and Inspection · 4 topics
- Hazards and Construction Risk · 4 topics
RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 flashcards
432 question-and-answer cards across 8 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- 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
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.
How many chapters and topics are in the RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 syllabus?
32 chapters and 144 topics, broken down further into 79 sub-topics, across 8 subjects. Professional Practice, Management and Ethics (Part 3) is the largest subject, with 23 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there RIBA Architecture Parts 1, 2 and 3 flashcards?
Yes — 432 question-and-answer flashcards in 8 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.