You really should have at least one creative or design subject. Otherwise producing a portfolio of work to the right standard is going to be difficult and something you have to do entirely in your free time.
Are you retaking your maths gcse?
Are you retaking your maths gcse?
Original post by itscher
I’d like to do A-Level Maths but I got a D for GCSE maths......
The school has limited subjects to choose, and I’m interested in these subjects:
English literature
History
Business
Psychology
Maths
Any suggestions pls?
The school has limited subjects to choose, and I’m interested in these subjects:
English literature
History
Business
Psychology
Maths
Any suggestions pls?
D at GCSE Maths - you would seriously struggle at A level. How about computing or art/design if you want to do architecture
Original post by PQ
You really should have at least one creative or design subject. Otherwise producing a portfolio of work to the right standard is going to be difficult and something you have to do entirely in your free time.
Are you retaking your maths gcse?
Are you retaking your maths gcse?
no I didn't retake my gcse maths...
Ideally you’d retake GCSE maths because options are very limited if you don’t have A-C in maths. You also most likely will struggle if you do maths a level.
From your options three good options are Physics, History, Maths but another sixth form who offer design subjects would be terrific.
From your options three good options are Physics, History, Maths but another sixth form who offer design subjects would be terrific.
The school discouraged me from doing a-level physics as I got D for maths and didn't take physics in gcse......(I self-learned some chapters but still not having a very firm foundation in physics.) I'm afraid it's impossible to retake gcse maths, after gcse I gap for one year to learn a foreign language and recently got back to school for a-level.
The subjects are very limited here in my place. Most of them are specialised for students who want to pursue in the field of business/science/law.
The subjects are very limited here in my place. Most of them are specialised for students who want to pursue in the field of business/science/law.
Original post by gelle
Ideally you’d retake GCSE maths because options are very limited if you don’t have A-C in maths. You also most likely will struggle if you do maths a level.
From your options three good options are Physics, History, Maths but another sixth form who offer design subjects would be terrific.
From your options three good options are Physics, History, Maths but another sixth form who offer design subjects would be terrific.
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Original post by itscher
The school discouraged me from doing a-level physics as I got D for maths and didn't take physics in gcse......(I self-learned some chapters but still not having a very firm foundation in physics.) I'm afraid it's impossible to retake gcse maths, after gcse I gap for one year to learn a foreign language and recently got back to school for a-level.
The subjects are very limited here in my place. Most of them are specialised for students who want to pursue in the field of business/science/law.
The subjects are very limited here in my place. Most of them are specialised for students who want to pursue in the field of business/science/law.
Is there any other places you could study? Those options and with no GCSE A*-C grade in maths will make it very difficult to find a place on an architecture degree.
Original post by itscher
The school discouraged me from doing a-level physics as I got D for maths and didn't take physics in gcse......(I self-learned some chapters but still not having a very firm foundation in physics.) I'm afraid it's impossible to retake gcse maths, after gcse I gap for one year to learn a foreign language and recently got back to school for a-level.
The subjects are very limited here in my place. Most of them are specialised for students who want to pursue in the field of business/science/law.
The subjects are very limited here in my place. Most of them are specialised for students who want to pursue in the field of business/science/law.
Ah that’s unfortunate but your school should be able to arrange for you to sit your GCSE maths exam if you pay for it £33 or so. I think that the GCSE maths is the staple you need as that’s what universities will need unless you do a foundation course at uni.
I suggest that you go to a different sixth form/college. There’s no point doing subjects that won’t benefit you to do Architecture in the future. That sort of limited choice doesn’t cater to your plans.
To take a recognised degree you will need: five GCSEs A*- C including English, maths and science and three A levels. Some universities prefer a maths or a science subject. Many also require a portfolio of work, so an art & design based A level can be helpful. Entry requirements vary so check carefully with the the Architects Registration Board.
Original post by Deggs_14
Maths, Physics, and either Product Design or Art.
Only 2-3 universities in the UK state any preference for maths or physics for architecture. They aren't required at A level. A design or creative subject (or a portfolio of the same standard) is required by 99% of architecture courses.
Recommending maths/physics A level as a good choice for someone who got a D at GCSE maths isn't helpful.
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