Is studying architecture possible with BBD?

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Predicted BBD with a D in physics, is it possible to get any offers from any universities? I already have many illustrations and examples of past work for a portfolio but I'm more concerned if my predicted grades are even high enough to get a place.
Any help is appreciated xx

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normaw

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by disxree

Predicted BBD with a D in physics, is it possible to get any offers from any universities? I already have many illustrations and examples of past work for a portfolio but I'm more concerned if my predicted grades are even high enough to get a place.
Any help is appreciated xx

It's worth applying to some of the 'points' unis - those unis that state their entry requirements in terms of UCAS points rather than A level grades. You could put in an aspirational choice or two around 112-120 UCAS points (BBB/BBC) first, wait to see if you get any offers and the conditions of your offer, and then apply to other choices around your predicted grades by the January deadline.

Have a look at the following thread for a list of unis and their entry requirements for architecture (but do check the entry requirements on uni websites too as they might have changed since the table was created):

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

https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/entry-requirements/calculate-your-ucas-tariff-points

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Mvlp05

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by disxree

Predicted BBD with a D in physics, is it possible to get any offers from any universities? I already have many illustrations and examples of past work for a portfolio but I'm more concerned if my predicted grades are even high enough to get a place.
Any help is appreciated xx

it is possible, discussions can always be had, but it is worth looking for universities with lower grade boundaries. I am currently studying architecture going into my second year and I got in to my first choice. I had CCD and they gave me an unconditional offer just from my portfolio alone. So I suggest if you are worried about grades make sure your portfolio is the best it can be. hope this helps xx

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georgina24682

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by disxree

Predicted BBD with a D in physics, is it possible to get any offers from any universities? I already have many illustrations and examples of past work for a portfolio but I'm more concerned if my predicted grades are even high enough to get a place.
Any help is appreciated xx

hi i got lower grades than you and im currently studying architecture at uni, and i didn't go thru clearing , so its currently possible. i was 2023 entry

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georgina24682

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my predicted grades BBE mined you and got 4/5 offers and one unconditional

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OffUniRepElla

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Original post

by disxree

Predicted BBD with a D in physics, is it possible to get any offers from any universities? I already have many illustrations and examples of past work for a portfolio but I'm more concerned if my predicted grades are even high enough to get a place.
Any help is appreciated xx

Hi there!

At the University of Nottingham, we will consider Architecture applications from students whose predicted grades don't match our entry requirements.

We understand that predicted grades are an imperfect system. Instead, we are more interested in your portfolio, personal statement, GCSEs and the subjects you have chosen at A-Level.

Hope this helps!

Ella
UoN Official Rep

(edited 11 months ago)

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georgina24682

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by georgina24682

my predicted grades BBE mined you and got 4/5 offers and one unconditional

i apply to mostly london uni so westminster ual ravensbourne ucl and east london , but i am trasferring as i dont like the current uni

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georgina24682

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by ayabenameur

did you receive offers from all of them,and also did you apply for a foundation year or just the normal course?

i got offers from all excpet ucl but they said my GCSE grades were just to low, but my alevel grades fine ( i got mostly 6s in GCSE )

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georgina24682

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by ayabenameur

did you receive offers from all of them,and also did you apply for a foundation year or just the normal course?

and i only applied for one foundation course and it Westminster, but i could it all over again, i would apply to uni im trasferring currently, as they would except me with the grades i was predicted with, with and without a foundation course

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ayabenameur

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by georgina24682

and i only applied for one foundation course and it Westminster, but i could it all over again, i would apply to uni im trasferring currently, as they would except me with the grades i was predicted with, with and without a foundation course

May i ask what subject was your predicted E? Also thank you smm for replying you've helped me sm

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georgina24682

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by ayabenameur

May i ask what subject was your predicted E? Also thank you smm for replying you've helped me sm

yea i was predicted an E maths , my alevels was alevel maths, alevel accounting, alevel fashion textiles

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Aaishamullug

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by georgina24682

i got offers from all excpet ucl but they said my GCSE grades were just to low, but my alevel grades fine ( i got mostly 6s in GCSE )

hi! may i ask whay final A-levels grades you got? I currently hold a conditional offer from UCL for Msci architecture but i missed my grades. I will still try and contact them but i'm unsure of the outcome.

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Coventry University Student Ambassadors

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by Mvlp05

it is possible, discussions can always be had, but it is worth looking for universities with lower grade boundaries. I am currently studying architecture going into my second year and I got in to my first choice. I had CCD and they gave me an unconditional offer just from my portfolio alone. So I suggest if you are worried about grades make sure your portfolio is the best it can be. hope this helps xx

Hi,
I would highly recommend researching potential courses at a variety of different universities across the country and looking at there individual grade requirements as these will say exactly what grades you should aim to achieve, also make sure to look at Foundation years as these can provide a good boost up into university degrees if you fall slightly short of the requirements in your A levels. Also just before exam results day make sure to investigate any potential clearing courses as these have lower boundaries for entry yet provide the same level of academic education and qualification.
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fah/architecture-bsc-hons/
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/clearing/ultimate-clearing-guide/
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/undergraduate-study/foundation-study/

Hope this helps and best of luck
Dan - Student Ambassador

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