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a level requirements to do architecture in uni

do most universities in england have specific a levels you need to do to get into architecture ?
i’m in year12 studying maths, biology and finance but i did design technology in gcse and got a high grade. i wanted to do design technology in a level but my school took it off and i wasn’t good at art so i didn’t choose it but i’m still interested in doing architecture in uni, is there a possibility of getting accepted into a course with my a levels or should i change what course i plan to do? if i can get into architecture, is there anything else on the side i can do to make myself have a higher chance getting in?
Original post by dpyalnaknhania
do most universities in england have specific a levels you need to do to get into architecture ?
i’m in year12 studying maths, biology and finance but i did design technology in gcse and got a high grade. i wanted to do design technology in a level but my school took it off and i wasn’t good at art so i didn’t choose it but i’m still interested in doing architecture in uni, is there a possibility of getting accepted into a course with my a levels or should i change what course i plan to do? if i can get into architecture, is there anything else on the side i can do to make myself have a higher chance getting in?

A few unis have required subjects for architecture but the majority don't. Have a look at the following thread:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7361710

The problem you might face is preparing a portfolio without doing a creative A level (in terms of time and/or skill). However, you could continue with your current A levels and then take an Art and Design Foundation Diploma (FAD) at a local college before you apply to uni. More info here:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5017684
(edited 5 months ago)
Original post by normaw
A few unis have required subjects for architecture but the majority don't. Have a look at the following thread:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7361710

The problem you might face is preparing a portfolio without doing a creative A level (in terms of time and/or skill). However, you could continue with your current A levels and then take an Art and Design Foundation Diploma (FAD) at a local college before you apply to uni. More info here:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5017684

thank you so much. do you know that if i was to take a gap year to complete a FAD then start uni, would there be no possibilities of going to uni being affected by it?
Original post by normaw
A few unis have required subjects for architecture but the majority don't. Have a look at the following thread:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7361710

The problem you might face is preparing a portfolio without doing a creative A level (in terms of time and/or skill). However, you could continue with your current A levels and then take an Art and Design Foundation Diploma (FAD) at a local college before you apply to uni. More info here:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5017684

would you also happen to know if you can put anything creative in a portfolio or does it have to be certain things you do in school/college, as if i was to make one i would put my dt coursework product in it and any other creative art things ive done
Original post by dpyalnaknhania
thank you so much. do you know that if i was to take a gap year to complete a FAD then start uni, would there be no possibilities of going to uni being affected by it?


Taking an FAD would strengthen your application and it is not an issue to delay starting uni to do this.
Original post by dpyalnaknhania
would you also happen to know if you can put anything creative in a portfolio or does it have to be certain things you do in school/college, as if i was to make one i would put my dt coursework product in it and any other creative art things ive done


Unis often have their own guidelines for what they want to see in a portfolio and may set a specific task. From what I recall when my son applied, Manchester didn't want any photography, but Nottingham did and Sheffield set a specific task (in addition to the portfolio). There is some good advice about developing a portfolio on the following thread:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?p=96239577
Reply 6
Mostly echoing what others have said - I’m applying this year, and so I’m quite familiar with the entry requirements.
The vast majority of universities don’t require specific A-Levels for entry, except a few (mentioned in a list in a previous reply). This said, I would really recommend taking a design-related option in order to build up material and skills for a portfolio. You’ll thank yourself endlessly for choosing it, and it’ll give you a head start during the first year.
I believe Physics and Maths and the only subjects which might be specified, so if you’re struggling to pick, then choosing those will give you the largest scope in the future (but only choose them if you love them - the A-Level content is tricky for lots of people, and the drop-out rate in lots of colleges is high).
Good luck!
Original post by jjjjjjosep
Mostly echoing what others have said - I’m applying this year, and so I’m quite familiar with the entry requirements.
The vast majority of universities don’t require specific A-Levels for entry, except a few (mentioned in a list in a previous reply). This said, I would really recommend taking a design-related option in order to build up material and skills for a portfolio. You’ll thank yourself endlessly for choosing it, and it’ll give you a head start during the first year.
I believe Physics and Maths and the only subjects which might be specified, so if you’re struggling to pick, then choosing those will give you the largest scope in the future (but only choose them if you love them - the A-Level content is tricky for lots of people, and the drop-out rate in lots of colleges is high).
Good luck!


The OP is in year 12 and is already studying their A level choices :smile:
Original post by normaw


Taking an FAD would strengthen your application and it is not an issue to delay starting uni to do this.


oh okay
Original post by normaw


Unis often have their own guidelines for what they want to see in a portfolio and may set a specific task. From what I recall when my son applied, Manchester didn't want any photography, but Nottingham did and Sheffield set a specific task (in addition to the portfolio). There is some good advice about developing a portfolio on the following thread:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?p=96239577


thank you so much for all your help
Original post by jjjjjjosep
Mostly echoing what others have said - I’m applying this year, and so I’m quite familiar with the entry requirements.
The vast majority of universities don’t require specific A-Levels for entry, except a few (mentioned in a list in a previous reply). This said, I would really recommend taking a design-related option in order to build up material and skills for a portfolio. You’ll thank yourself endlessly for choosing it, and it’ll give you a head start during the first year.
I believe Physics and Maths and the only subjects which might be specified, so if you’re struggling to pick, then choosing those will give you the largest scope in the future (but only choose them if you love them - the A-Level content is tricky for lots of people, and the drop-out rate in lots of colleges is high).
Good luck!


thank you!!
Original post by normaw
The OP is in year 12 and is already studying their A level choices :smile:

My mistake, thank you. Somehow managed to misread this.

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