Architecture and a levels

So I applied for architecture at the Uni of Nottingham but they said that my application wasn't strong enough for it but they gave me a second choice of Architectural Environmental Engineering which I don't want to do. My second choice of Loughborough said that again my application wasn't strong enough and offered me Architectural Engineering. I did get offers of Architecture from two different unis (De Montfort or Lincoln) but I really had my heart set on Nottingham or Loughborough.

Since they are doing exams in the autumn for people who aren't happy with there grades do you think if I take the exam in autumn and then reapply for the universities that they might accept me for architecture because my application and portfolio may be stronger?

Also I know that my grades for my subjects on results day may not be as strong as I would like them to be.

I've come from a similar situation a few years back. I recommend strongly you do not take an exam. In fact, I recommend you to do an Art Foundation Course.
I originally received four straight rejections. Even though I accepted my only offer, I deferred a year to build up my portfolio.
The feedback I got from the Uni's I applied to was that I simply didn't study art (I chose Design at A-level achieving A*), not even down to skillset.
I have a feeling they prefer Art students as they have a better understanding of critical thinking and the process of creating. I don't know if this is the same situation for you.
At the time I applied Art Foundation was free for people 18 and under, which persuaded me to apply and study at Oxford Brookes. As Brookes has a big Architecture Department, they incorporated architecture into their course which is what I specialised in during my time there. I really enjoyed my time there, I learnt a lot. I even had time to enter a design competition (which fortunately I won). It was honestly one of the best things I ever decided to do.

Don't take an exam, grades aren't the most important when it comes to BA Architecture, it is the portfolio you create.
I also want to add, that even though you did not get your top choices, it doesn't mean you lack skill. It's actually the Universities not recognising the talents you have.
Hope this helps!

PS. If you would like advice on your portfolio, if you have an online link I can have a look at it and give you a bit of guidance on what to do next.

Thank you so much for your response just a quick question because I’m the first one to go to uni in my family I’m not entirely sure on what a Foundation year is and how to apply for one??

So I applied for architecture at the Uni of Nottingham but they said that my application wasn't strong enough for it but they gave me a second choice of Architectural Environmental Engineering which I don't want to do. My second choice of Loughborough said that again my application wasn't strong enough and offered me Architectural Engineering. I did get offers of Architecture from two different unis (De Montfort or Lincoln) but I really had my heart set on Nottingham or Loughborough.

Since they are doing exams in the autumn for people who aren't happy with there grades do you think if I take the exam in autumn and then reapply for the universities that they might accept me for architecture because my application and portfolio may be stronger?

Also I know that my grades for my subjects on results day may not be as strong as I would like them to be.

Foundation is an in-between course, technically a BTEC lv 3. It preps students for uni and builds up a portfolio to make them strong candidates to any you apply for.
This link should help- https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/art-and-design-foundation/
Obviously other Universities do the same.
There is no standard application process, so be sure to look into each uni/ foundation course to find out what they ask for. Some Uni's ask for very little others a bit. Generally, the first stage of application is online. I never had an interview, but I know some do.

Edit: I never had an interview, but I remember having to walk to the uni in person to hand in a physical portfolio, whilst they were judging my work (and others) we were given a really cool tour. I found out if I had a place shortly after.

Hope this helps!

So I had a look at the Foundation year and it sounds like something that would benefit me a lot, however does that mean that I should decline all my offers for university now and restart my whole application for 2021 instead ??