Architecture 2016 Entry Applications and Offers

I have a dilemma

Basically I took maths, chemistry, biology and Spanish at A Level, thinking I wanted to go into science at Uni. However I don't, I've always loved art and my one biggest regret is not taking it at A Level. I took it at GCSE and for and A* but stupidly I let my family persuade me not to take it. I am really interested in architecture and I'm currently in Year 12 and sitting my AS Levels. I would really like to apply to Architecture but I don't know where to start, I haven't got Art A Level. Everyone is booking uni open days and I haven't even booked one yet?? I can either retake the year or just do an art foundation year at uni?

Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated☺️☺️Thanks

Hey, there's no real perfect combination of a level for architecture really lots of people apply without an art a level so don't feel discouraged. They will ask for a portfolio anyway so you can show off your art skills there (: in your personal statement make sure to show off your flare for art to make up for the lack of the a level, hope this has helped (:

Reply 1461

thewinelake

17

Couldn't you just take a year out and use that time to do some work experience and build up a portfolio? You wouldn't necessarily have to retake anything or do a foundation course - just build a case to prove how creative you are and that you can draw....

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nairline

7

ANYONE at all going to westminister?! Lol

Reply 1463

mangostan

7

Original post by nairline

ANYONE at all going to westminister?! Lol

I am!

Reply 1464

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

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Original post by Danielle_16

I have a dilemma

Basically I took maths, chemistry, biology and Spanish at A Level, thinking I wanted to go into science at Uni. However I don't, I've always loved art and my one biggest regret is not taking it at A Level. I took it at GCSE and for and A* but stupidly I let my family persuade me not to take it. I am really interested in architecture and I'm currently in Year 12 and sitting my AS Levels. I would really like to apply to Architecture but I don't know where to start, I haven't got Art A Level. Everyone is booking uni open days and I haven't even booked one yet?? I can either retake the year or just do an art foundation year at uni?

Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated☺️☺️Thanks

You could take an art foundation diploma (note though that these are FE courses and so you won't get normal student finance for the year - you wont be charged fees but you also wont get money to live off unless your uni/college provide funding)- or you could try to put together a portfolio over the summer and apply next year (and if that doesn't work out then use the backup plan of a foundation diploma).

There are a number of summer school type courses that will help with portfolio preparation (most are a week (http://www.arts.ac.uk/chelsea/courses/short-courses/search-by-subject/portfolio/portfolio-building-18-plus/, http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/short-courses/portfolio/ etc), some are shorter (http://arts.brookes.ac.uk/cpd/courses/portfolio-preparation-art-and-design-08-2016.html ) and AUB offer a 3 week long course (http://aub.ac.uk/courses/summer-courses/portfolio-preparation-art-design-media/ ). There's also a handful of summer school type experiences that are architecture specific: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/architecture-and-the-built-environment/courses/access-to-architecture-summer-school

If you think you can get good grades from your current subjects then you can continue and try for a place with a portfolio created in your spare time. I'd suggest that that plus a foundation diploma would be a better option than re-starting A levels.

Reply 1465

nairline

7

Original post by mangostan

I am!

Wooooo finally. I hadn't found anyone anywhere who is! Can I add you on FB haha

Reply 1466

zadrnaks

8

Has anyone firmed Liverpool? :smile:

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Original post by zadrnaks

Has anyone formed Liverpool? :smile:

Not for Architecture but yes! :smile:

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zadrnaks

8

Original post by Edminzodo

Not for Architecture but yes! :smile:

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What have you firmed for?

Original post by zadrnaks

What have you firmed for?

Egyptology! Which accommodation have you applied for?

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zadrnaks

8

Original post by Edminzodo

Egyptology! Which accommodation have you applied for?

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Hey I sent you a private message

Reply 1471

Prob&Stat

Does anyone know if it is possible to apply for an architecture course through adjustment?

Reply 1472

armadsillo

Original post by zadrnaks

Has anyone firmed Liverpool? :smile:

I have!!

Reply 1473

Grm45

Anyone firmed Manchester?

Reply 1474

Sean5Star

Original post by Grm45

Anyone firmed Manchester?

Yes....but thinking of flipping with Liverpool (ins) as opportunities to travel / study abroad....

Reply 1475

Sean5Star

Original post by armadsillo

I have!!

Have as insurance as they gave me a low offer - but looking to flip it to firm due to the opportunities to study abroad.

Reply 1476

Mollie9820

Original post by Misha97

Someone going to Kent? :h:

Yesssss! I am!! Are you?

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Misha97

Original post by Mollie9820

Yesssss! I am!! Are you?

Yess! Are you in any Kent Freshers group in facebook, if I may ask, because I haven't seen a lot of Architecture students in any of those. Looking forward to meeting you there!