UCL Engineering and Architectural Design MEng portfolio and other requirements

Hi, I’m a year 12 international student who takes the IB diploma. I want to study architecture but I have realised too late that I need a portfolio to apply. Which means that I have never taken art in igcse or in IB. I’m at a place where I don’t have enough time to both do well in my studies and alongside that, prepare a portfolio. I was about to give up and go into design engineering instead (cuz I take maths AA HL, Physics HL and DT HL) but I saw on UCL’s website that the Engineering & Architectural design page didn’t say that a portfolio was required. Is this actually true? Or am I missing something? I’m having doubts because I saw on a forum here that someone sent in a portfolio for this course whilst applying. But unlike the Architecture course, this course didn’t specify anything about a portfolio on their website.

Hi, I’m a year 12 international student who takes the IB diploma. I want to study architecture but I have realised too late that I need a portfolio to apply. Which means that I have never taken art in igcse or in IB. I’m at a place where I don’t have enough time to both do well in my studies and alongside that, prepare a portfolio. I was about to give up and go into design engineering instead (cuz I take maths AA HL, Physics HL and DT HL) but I saw on UCL’s website that the Engineering & Architectural design page didn’t say that a portfolio was required. Is this actually true? Or am I missing something? I’m having doubts because I saw on a forum here that someone sent in a portfolio for this course whilst applying. But unlike the Architecture course, this course didn’t specify anything about a portfolio on their website.

I'm going to study Engineering and Architectural Design MEng next year (given my a-levels go well)
I had to do a portfolio. but it's quite brief. you submit up to ten things which could include drawings/artwork, code, physical toys, or anything 'creative'.
but they only ask for this to understand your personality better and it's not a competition for who can paint the best paintings. my portfolio was pretty weak compared to my friends who applied for architecture at UCL. but here I am with an AAA offer from UCL. oh, the main bit is the INTERVIEW - preparing for that is much more important.

Thank you so much! Is this very different to what an Architecture course portfolio would be? Would I have to include any writing/description or do I just submit photos of my creative work only? Thank you!

I'm going to study Engineering and Architectural Design MEng next year (given my a-levels go well)
I had to do a portfolio. but it's quite brief. you submit up to ten things which could include drawings/artwork, code, physical toys, or anything 'creative'.
but they only ask for this to understand your personality better and it's not a competition for who can paint the best paintings. my portfolio was pretty weak compared to my friends who applied for architecture at UCL. but here I am with an AAA offer from UCL. oh, the main bit is the INTERVIEW - preparing for that is much more important.

Hi, I'm going to apply for the same course at UCL however they want a 7 in GCSE physics if not studied in A level. I don't have a 7 in GCSE but I do do maths A level so would it affect my chances in getting in?

Yes - GCSE requirements are usually mandatory. Can you retake your physics GCSE alongside your A levels?

I don't think I can retake GCSE physics as I'm focusing on more of my A levels and don't have the time for it. Should I email UCL about this?