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What is arhcitecture like?????

I am doing a levels next year. I really don't know whether to take architecture as a course at university. I am thinking of most probably taking biology chemistry and maths at a level (to keep "options open" for other jobs) and most universities don't have any a level subject requirements and maths is a subject they prefer? i would take art but it is too time consuming as i have learnt from GCSE. Can someone who is studying/has studied/knows about architcture tell me what it's like??
Original post by diva.http
I am doing a levels next year. I really don't know whether to take architecture as a course at university. I am thinking of most probably taking biology chemistry and maths at a level (to keep "options open" for other jobs) and most universities don't have any a level subject requirements and maths is a subject they prefer? i would take art but it is too time consuming as i have learnt from GCSE. Can someone who is studying/has studied/knows about architcture tell me what it's like??


Have a look at https://www.architecture.com/Files/RIBAProfessionalServices/Education/CareersInArchitecture/ThinkArchitecture.pdf

It gives a good overview of the pathway involved as well as what activities you should do to gain entry to a university degree as well as guidance on finding work experience (worthwhile doing during your A levels if architecture is something you're considering - it'll give you a better idea if it's the right career for you).

Even without art A level you'll need a portfolio of work to present at interview - some universities offer summer schools that you can use to help build your portfolio (as well as get a bit of a taster of university life (eg http://aub.ac.uk/courses/summer-courses/portfolio-preparation-art-design-media/ ) or to get a taste of architecture as a degree (eg http://www.summer-schools.info/tag/architecture or http://aub.ac.uk/courses/summer-courses/architecture-summer/ )
If you think GCSE art is too time consuming then architecture isn't for you.
Original post by diva.http
I am doing a levels next year. I really don't know whether to take architecture as a course at university. I am thinking of most probably taking biology chemistry and maths at a level (to keep "options open" for other jobs) and most universities don't have any a level subject requirements and maths is a subject they prefer? i would take art but it is too time consuming as i have learnt from GCSE. Can someone who is studying/has studied/knows about architcture tell me what it's like??


you want to consider studying something at degree level that involves a lot of 'time consuming things' but wont pick at because at GCSE level it was already too time consuming? logic.
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you want to consider studying something at degree level that involves a lot of 'time consuming things' but wont pick at because at GCSE level it was already too time consuming? logic.


hm i guess everything will be time consuming anyway and if i enjoy it i might take art. Do you do architecture?

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