In 2025, ARAE will offer a professional practice examination, as a new route to the Register for Architects. ARAE Advanced Entry is an opportunity for graduates in architecture who have 7 years experience in practice, and who are over 35 years of age.
Assessments will be online and the process can be completed within four months, comprising:
Stage 1: Documentation to demonstrate 7 years practice experience. ARAE provides template documents for this submission which is due by 26 February 2025.
Stage 2: Evidence of 5-year qualification in architecture.
Stage 3: Assessment of competence in Professional Practice. This includes written examinations in four subject areas and an oral examination. There is no requirement for a case study. These exams will be in late April/ early May 2025, with results in early June. 2025 Fees for ARAE Advanced Entry (by 31 January) are €4,940. Late applications (after 31 January) €5,490.
ARAE Standard Entry will also be available in 2025 and applications are currently open. This route, which can be completed in one year, is for practitioners without qualifications in architecture and includes assessment in design competence. 2025 Fees for ARAE Standard Entry are €10,530, payable in stages.
Online information meetings will be held at 12:30pm on Wednesday 18 December 2024 and at 12:30pm on Friday 3 January 2025. Please email [email protected] for information and links.
At the information meetings we will provide details about ARAE and the 2025 programme. All are welcome to attend.
