[RadwanBakkali]

Hi,
I am completing my GCSE at the moment and moving onto A levels in September.
I want to study architecture at university. I am aiming to study at UCL, The Bartlett.
A levels:
Art < essential
History < to develop writing style and research techniques, handy when studying a history and theory module at degree level.
Geography < to develop environmental awareness (hazards/climates/agriculture/ecosystems/global development etc)
Economics < develop economical awareness

I was just wondering if anyone could give me an insight into the work loads, demands and ultimately how hard these subject are, also, any advice to keep myself on top of the workload; in particular, History, Geography and Economics as I have not done the at GCSE before.

Thanks

[patrickinator]

Art- not sure but from what i have heard pretty easy.

History - difficult to achieve high grades a lot of work is required.

Geography - relatively easy in terms of what you learn however there is an extremely large amount of information you need to take in and this will take a very long time.

Economics- the stuff will seem not that difficult when learning but tackling the exam is very difficult.

If you want to study architecture I would recommend looking at studying Physics or Chemistry as these would help you out a lot.

[HighwayUnicorn]

The first three are supposed to be quite time consuming from what I have heard. Art and Geography are apparently easy yet History is harder. People also say Economics is quite boring and hard.

If you are doing Architecture, surely Graphics would be a smarter option? Along with Physics and Maths perhaps? Considering that you haven't done the Geography or History at GCSE it might even harder for you to catch up on all the knowledge that most people in the class will know.

[JakeE10]

Economics - quite hard to get the high grades, lot of exam technique practise needed.

[Ari Ben Canaan]

(Original post by RadwanBakkali)
Hi,
I am completing my GCSE at the moment and moving onto A levels in September.
I want to study architecture at university. I am aiming to study at UCL, The Bartlett.
A levels:
Art < essential
History < to develop writing style and research techniques, handy when studying a history and theory module at degree level.
Geography < to develop environmental awareness (hazards/climates/agriculture/ecosystems/global development etc)
Economics < develop economical awareness

I was just wondering if anyone could give me an insight into the work loads, demands and ultimately how hard these subject are, also, any advice to keep myself on top of the workload; in particular, History, Geography and Economics as I have not done the at GCSE before.

Thanks

If your aim is to study Architecture then shouldn't you be choosing Physics over, say, Economics ?

Having said that, mathematics is going to be just as important a subject....

[firebolt]

Ive heard history is quite hard and geography is quite easy but a lot to take in, I would say Maths and Physics would be good options but that depends on how you found them at GCSE

[Keckers]

Needs more sciences if you want to have a strong application.

[x-Sophie-x]

I would advise taking Physics/Maths if you want to study architecture.

[The Polymath]

(Original post by RadwanBakkali)
Hi,
I am completing my GCSE at the moment and moving onto A levels in September.
I want to study architecture at university. I am aiming to study at UCL, The Bartlett.
A levels:
Art < essential
History < to develop writing style and research techniques, handy when studying a history and theory module at degree level.
Geography < to develop environmental awareness (hazards/climates/agriculture/ecosystems/global development etc)
Economics < develop economical awareness

I was just wondering if anyone could give me an insight into the work loads, demands and ultimately how hard these subject are, also, any advice to keep myself on top of the workload; in particular, History, Geography and Economics as I have not done the at GCSE before.

Thanks

Economics is an essay subject, and will provide everything that History will, so I'd switch History for Maths, and then you've got a solid portfolio. You might even consider Physics - Geography could be switched out for it.

[ramsey3]

Geography is pretty easy but there is alot case studies to learn.
Economics exams are had with long essay questions and you will be pushed for time.

[Lumos]

Maths and physics will help you out a ton with architecture... consider swapping econ for one of them.
edit: why would you neg for this... top architecture schools reccomend these subjects, and they are more academic than enonomics.

[cl_steele]

(Original post by RadwanBakkali)
Hi,
I am completing my GCSE at the moment and moving onto A levels in September.
I want to study architecture at university. I am aiming to study at UCL, The Bartlett.
A levels:
Art < essential
History < to develop writing style and research techniques, handy when studying a history and theory module at degree level.
Geography < to develop environmental awareness (hazards/climates/agriculture/ecosystems/global development etc)
Economics < develop economical awareness

I was just wondering if anyone could give me an insight into the work loads, demands and ultimately how hard these subject are, also, any advice to keep myself on top of the workload; in particular, History, Geography and Economics as I have not done the at GCSE before.

Thanks

i cant speak for art or economics but with History and Geog, hist in particular, there is a pretty hefty work load. having GCSEs in them helps but is by no means mandatory just so long as pay attention in your classes youll be fine, althoughgeography is a serious bitch to get a good mark in so good luck, history you just need to waffle like a boss

[Cinnamon_Twist]

Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Art/DT would be more appropriate.

[Amy-Rose]

I'd suggest Art, Maths, Physics followed by another just because you're interested in it for AS.

Also arguably a bit risky taking 3 new subjects that you didn't do at GCSE, since you might not like them.

[notsure]

(Original post by RadwanBakkali)
Hi,
I am completing my GCSE at the moment and moving onto A levels in September.
I want to study architecture at university. I am aiming to study at UCL, The Bartlett.
A levels:
Art < essential
History < to develop writing style and research techniques, handy when studying a history and theory module at degree level.
Geography < to develop environmental awareness (hazards/climates/agriculture/ecosystems/global development etc)
Economics < develop economical awareness

I was just wondering if anyone could give me an insight into the work loads, demands and ultimately how hard these subject are, also, any advice to keep myself on top of the workload; in particular, History, Geography and Economics as I have not done the at GCSE before.

Thanks

Im choosing

Fine art
Geo
Bio
Graphics

I've emailed top uni's for architecture and most are telling me that i'll need at least maths or physics to increase my chances of entry due to the high amount of competition. The problem is that im crap @ both of them and don't know what to do. However CSM and Bartlett are the exceptions and will accept you if the reach of the entry requirements is met and also if you have a good portfolio.

[Claire888]

(Original post by notsure)
Im choosing

Fine art
Geo
Bio
Graphics

I've emailed top uni's for architecture and most are telling me that i'll need at least maths or physics to increase my chances of entry due to the high amount of competition. The problem is that im crap @ both of them and don't know what to do. However CSM and Bartlett are the exceptions and will accept you if the reach of the entry requirements is met and also if you have a good portfolio.

I doubt your A-levels would be a problem, you've chosen almost exactly the same as I did except I did chemistry instead of graphics. I'm interested which did you email, I applied and got offers from Sheffield, Nottingham and Newcastle and none of them cared, if thats any help (then again this is for 2012 entry). Anyway maybe they are something to consider in that case, especially as the first time I researched Nottingham they said maths or physics would be needed, but at the open day they said that any science would be enough.

[notsure]

(Original post by Claire888)
I doubt your A-levels would be a problem, you've chosen almost exactly the same as I did except I did chemistry instead of graphics. I'm interested which did you email, I applied and got offers from Sheffield, Nottingham and Newcastle and none of them cared, if thats any help (then again this is for 2012 entry). Anyway maybe they are something to consider in that case, especially as the first time I researched Nottingham they said maths or physics would be needed, but at the open day they said that any science would be enough.

i emailed Cambridge (there's no hope for me), ucl, Edinburgh
many uni's say they don't like graphics so i'm considering changing it. Were your a levels easy? what grades are you getting if you mind me asking and is which do you find hardest?

[Claire888]

(Original post by notsure)
i emailed Cambridge (there's no hope for me), ucl, Edinburgh
many uni's say they don't like graphics so i'm considering changing it. Were your a levels easy? what grades are you getting if you mind me asking and is which do you find hardest?

I'm surprised about ucl, but I never considered it so I never looked. Well graphics may not be considered the best but it wouldn't matter if its only AS and if you take three other 'hard' ones. I have to say if you believe a levels will be easy you will soon lose that. They are really hard and require a lot of time, especially art. I have never found subjects easy, I've had to work hard for the grades I need. But I did find geography easiest, at least at AS we will have to see for A2. i didn't do that well at AS so hopefully I've improved this year, I need 3As but I will see

[Oaktree]

If you want to develop writing skills then why not take English lit, at least you will have a better chance of passing as you've taken English at GCSE whereas u haven taken history

I'd be surprised if your college/sixth form lets you onto an A Level History course without it at GCSE.

What about classical civilisation? Because (correct me if im wrong) dont you study old buildings and stuff????

if you want to get into a top uni then i'd seriously drop Economics as is has no relivence to Arctiecture what so ever

Swap economics for either; a langugage, biology, chemistry, physics, Maths, English literature.

[Topcat19]

History is difficult as its quite subjective like Art I guess, economics is not too difficult at A level, probably better to do maths.
In my opinion, the four a levels with the most options afterwards would be:
History/English literature
Maths
A foreign language
A science

Anyone who did all 4 or even 5 would impress any employer or uni