and their exam papers. To be eligible to sit the exam, candidates must have exemption from the ARB/RIBA Part 1 and 2 Examinations, at least two years’ practice experience (three to four years is more usual). Ideally, at least one year should be in the UK working on UKbased projects and under the supervision of a UK-registered architect. The essential starting point for Part 3 students is to register with the school immediately after completing Diploma School/Part 2. The registration fee covers the costs of practice monitoring, PEDR review and sign-off, an initial Part 3 Assessment and tutorials with the PSA, as required. Registration is essential for students subject to visa regulations, as they could lose their UK work experience entitlements because of the AA School’s sponsorship obligations to the UK Borders Agency. The PSA will not sign PEDR forms unless the student is registered with the AA School. aaschool.ac.uk/professionalstudies
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