do you have to do the full 7 years to become an architect?

Hi, I want to do an architecture degree at uni but I don't know if I can do seven years more of education.
Is is seven years at uni or are there separate courses?
Thank you

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normaw

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Original post by Pandasarecute65

Hi, I want to do an architecture degree at uni but I don't know if I can do seven years more of education.
Is is seven years at uni or are there separate courses?
Thank you

From the ARB website:

There are three main routes to registration, but typically, if you are studying in the UK, you will:

take a three-year full time first degree in architecture (often referred to as ‘Part 1’)
followed by a year of appropriate professional experience
then a two-year full time second degree or diploma in architecture (often referred to as ‘Part 2’)
followed by a further year of professional experience
then the Professional Practice Examination – or Part 3
You will need to have all three qualifications in order to apply for registration together with a minimum of 24 months appropriate practical training experience.