Isabella Robinson reflects on the final stage of her route towards registration as an architect, undertaken alongside her work at John Coward Architects.

“This year, I have been undertaking the Part 3 PGCert in Architecture and Contemporary Practice at Manchester Metropolitan University while continuing my experience at John Coward Architects.

“Part 3 is the final stage on the route towards registration as an architect. The course has given me a much greater understanding of the legal, contractual and business responsibilities that sit alongside architectural design and project delivery.

“Over the year, I have completed my written examinations, my Professional Practice Experience submission and a case study based on a listed building restoration project I have been working on at John Coward Architects.

“Using one of our own projects for the case study gave me the opportunity to look closely at how a project develops in practice and to reflect on the architect’s responsibilities at different stages. It also allowed me to connect what I was studying directly with the day-to-day responsibilities of working on a live project.

“I am now approaching the final stage of the course and preparing for my Professional Interview examination.

“Completing Part 3 will be an important milestone for me. I’m looking forward to finishing my studies, applying for registration as an architect and bringing the knowledge and experience I have gained through the course into the next stage of my work at John Coward Architects.”