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I have Irish qualifications
If you have completed a prescribed qualification in architecture from an Irish university and have passed the Irish Professional Practice Exam you are eligible for registration through Route A1.
If you have completed a prescribed qualification in architecture from an Irish university and have acquired seven or more years’ post-graduate practical experience you may apply for an exemption from the Professional Practice Exam through Route C.
The Route C application process runs on the following biannual cycle:
| Stage | Autumn Cycle 2021 | Spring Cycle 2022 | Autumn Cycle 2022 | Spring Cycle 2023 | Autumn Cycle 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 04 October 2021 | 22 March 2022 | 03 October 2022 | 27 March 2023 | 02 October 2023 |
| Determination of eligibility for Stage 2 | 25 October 2021 | 11 April 2022 | 24 October 2022 | 24 April 2023 | 24 October 2023 |
| Stage 2 | 25 April 2022 | 04 October 2022 | 24 April 2023 | 02 October 2023 | 24 April 2024 |
| Submission processing | May | October | May | October | May |
| Assessment | June | November | June | November | June |
| Interview | July | December/January | July | December/January | July |
| Assessor Opinion Review | September | January/February | September | January/February | September |
All dates are indicative and may be subject to change.
Please click here to view a list of resources, which may be of assistance in preparing for Assessment.