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Hestitating between UCL and Cambridge

Hey guys, so I recently applied and received offers for Design at Cambridge and Architecture Msci at UCl. The problem is, I feel like I no longer am 100% sure that I want to become an architect anymore. Which choice would offer a broader range of opportunities? Thanks in advance.

Reply 1

Original post by kjhgbhn
Hey guys, so I recently applied and received offers for Design at Cambridge and Architecture Msci at UCl. The problem is, I feel like I no longer am 100% sure that I want to become an architect anymore. Which choice would offer a broader range of opportunities? Thanks in advance.


I'd go for Design at Cambridge, keeps more doors open!

Reply 2

Original post by kjhgbhn
Hey guys, so I recently applied and received offers for Design at Cambridge and Architecture Msci at UCl. The problem is, I feel like I no longer am 100% sure that I want to become an architect anymore. Which choice would offer a broader range of opportunities? Thanks in advance.
Hi, I just wanted to ask what was the offer you got for design at cambridge cus I am also thinking to apply next year and I want to get an idea of how competitive it is. Also what A levels do you do. Thanks, also I think they might be trying to qualify riba part 1 for design so design kinda may get you like 2 degree at once ish. Dont take my words for that.

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Original post by kjhgbhn
Hey guys, so I recently applied and received offers for Design at Cambridge and Architecture Msci at UCl. The problem is, I feel like I no longer am 100% sure that I want to become an architect anymore. Which choice would offer a broader range of opportunities? Thanks in advance.

GO FOR DESIGN! I'm facing the same situation with you---hesitate to be an architect. I'm holding Cambridge Architecture offer currently, but I'm seriously considering shift to designtripo for more opportunities. I would love to exchange ideas and thoughts with you if you are up for that!

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Original post by Stephen_lin
Hi, I just wanted to ask what was the offer you got for design at cambridge cus I am also thinking to apply next year and I want to get an idea of how competitive it is. Also what A levels do you do. Thanks, also I think they might be trying to qualify riba part 1 for design so design kinda may get you like 2 degree at once ish. Dont take my words for that.

Hi my offer was A*A*A (A* required in maths and art) with either A in physics or A in French.

Reply 5

Original post by kjhgbhn
Hi my offer was A*A*A (A* required in maths and art) with either A in physics or A in French.

Thank you for replying. May I ask if there is a specific reason as for you are not doing further maths because I have seen most of the other applicants to do further maths. And currently I also do not but the design course does say that maths will be taught beyond a level further maths level which I am slightly concerned for. What are your thoughts on this?

Reply 6

Original post by Stephen_lin
Thank you for replying. May I ask if there is a specific reason as for you are not doing further maths because I have seen most of the other applicants to do further maths. And currently I also do not but the design course does say that maths will be taught beyond a level further maths level which I am slightly concerned for. What are your thoughts on this?

Bro it’s fine if you don’t study fm….I mean I applied to Christ’s which is known as one of the more academically inclined colleges and they were fine so I guess its not that deep?

Reply 7

Original post by kjhgbhn
Bro it’s fine if you don’t study fm….I mean I applied to Christ’s which is known as one of the more academically inclined colleges and they were fine so I guess its not that deep?

I guess,thanks bro

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