I want to do Architecture but I think it’s too late

I’m currently retaking my A-levels, doing psychology, Sociology and history. I would say I’d like to have chosen those subjects but it was mostly out of pressure. Now I’m choosing university courses and I can’t leave London so the only Russel group University that’s doing Architecture is UCL and I couldn’t get in.

Is there any other way I could pursue architecture? Or is it too late?

Have you applied this year and only to UCL? Have you prepared a portfolio?

I applied only in London for PPE and UCL is the only one with architecture undergrad degree.
I don’t have a portfolio because of my parents. I never actually thought about pursuing architecture cause I thought no one would really let me do it, now I feel like I want to. 🥲

dw russell group is irrelevant for architecture and the vast majority of courses in the UK don't require any specific a levels, only a portfolio
could look into UAL, Kingston, London Met, LSBU etc if u gotta stay in London
ngl, if you're applying for 2025/26 start, if you can get onto LSBU's level 6 architectural assistant apprenticeship you'll probably be in a way better position once you graduate than most, cause you'll have your RIBA Part 1, 3 or 4 years' worth of experience that a regular undergrad course would never get you, and you wont have any student debt. could be something to consider.

I applied only in London for PPE and UCL is the only one with architecture undergrad degree.
I don’t have a portfolio because of my parents. I never actually thought about pursuing architecture cause I thought no one would really let me do it, now I feel like I want to. 🥲

I’ll check the uni out and see if I can do it through clearing