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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 2019 | Spring Cycle 2020 | Autumn Cycle 2020 | Spring Cycle 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 07 October 2019 | 13 March 2020 | 05 October 2020 | 22 March 2021 |
| Determination of eligibility for Stage 2 | 21 October 2019 | 02 April 2020 | 02 October 2020 | 01 April 2021 |
| Stage 2 | 27 April 2020 | 05 October 2020 | 26 April 2021 | 04 October 2021 |
| Submission processing | May | October | May | October |
| Assessment | June | November | June | November |
| Interview | July | December/January | July | December/January |
| Assessor Opinion Review | September | January/February | September | January/February |