[RadwanBakkali]

Hi,
I've already create this thread before, just wanted to post it on different sections to get an array of opinions, would appreciate any advice.
I am completing my GCSE at the moment and moving onto A levels in September.
I want to study architecture at university and was wondering if the A level combination I am currently thinking of is a good combination. 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 feel my subject choices will be useful in an architectural environment. I have an interest in architecture which considers the environment as well as society, this is reflected in my subject choices and since maths isn't my strongest subject, I wouldnt feel confident taking it on as an A level whilst art is the main requirement for admission into an architecture degree, I thought that an Economics a level would be a good alternative as it blends mathematics with social concerns and topics.
Are my subject choices good?
Will they allow me to apply to top architecture universities?
Would you recommend any other combination?
also, How hard are my subject choices? (workload etc.)
I would appreciate any help,
Thanks

[bestofyou]

(Original post by RadwanBakkali)
Hi,
I've already create this thread before, just wanted to post it on different sections to get an array of opinions, would appreciate any advice.
I am completing my GCSE at the moment and moving onto A levels in September.
I want to study architecture at university and was wondering if the A level combination I am currently thinking of is a good combination. 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 feel my subject choices will be useful in an architectural environment. I have an interest in architecture which considers the environment as well as society, this is reflected in my subject choices and since maths isn't my strongest subject, I wouldnt feel confident taking it on as an A level whilst art is the main requirement for admission into an architecture degree, I thought that an Economics a level would be a good alternative as it blends mathematics with social concerns and topics.
Are my subject choices good?
Will they allow me to apply to top architecture universities?
Would you recommend any other combination?
also, How hard are my subject choices? (workload etc.)
I would appreciate any help,
Thanks

I would have thought maths would be useful, if even just to As-level?

[tdx]

(Original post by RadwanBakkali)
Hi,
I've already create this thread before, just wanted to post it on different sections to get an array of opinions, would appreciate any advice.
I am completing my GCSE at the moment and moving onto A levels in September.
I want to study architecture at university and was wondering if the A level combination I am currently thinking of is a good combination. 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 feel my subject choices will be useful in an architectural environment. I have an interest in architecture which considers the environment as well as society, this is reflected in my subject choices and since maths isn't my strongest subject, I wouldnt feel confident taking it on as an A level whilst art is the main requirement for admission into an architecture degree, I thought that an Economics a level would be a good alternative as it blends mathematics with social concerns and topics.
Are my subject choices good?
Will they allow me to apply to top architecture universities?
Would you recommend any other combination?
also, How hard are my subject choices? (workload etc.)
I would appreciate any help,
Thanks

i'd go for dt graphics and maths, just an opinion though

[GormlessWonder]

Art, then anything else you can get good grades in. It doesn't really matter beyond this apart from maybe a few unis who would prefer Maths, I don't think UCL care. You don't need to justify your subject choices in the way you have, nothing at A-level is useful on the degree, it's just to please unis, for instance Art is only good because you need to eventually make a portfolio.

Ideal combination for those "aiming for the top" is Art, Maths, English, history at A*A*Aa.

[megansmith]

I am about to go into year 12and I want to study architecture too ! I am taking Mathis at and physics this is what universities such as Cambridge have asked for I am also taking a fourth for as level and at the moment I am thinking between chemistry and product design what do you think would be better ?

[Amtul]

I am currently in the second year of my Alevel's i.e A2. My subject combination is math, physics, chemistry and As level Arts and design ( we are allowed to appear in A2 for an As level.). I also want to study architecture in the future.
Now my problem is that I couldn't score good in math in my A1 and hence am being asked to drop maths because it is effecting the other subjects. But I really want to go on with maths, I can work hard to score really good. I am very confused now since I want to study architecture at the best universities. Is math very essential for applying to univerties in London for architecture for international students in particular? Which universities would accept me if i don't take math?
I seriously need help! I am very worried. :/