A Levels for Architecture 2025

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The following table lists the A level subject requirements for RIBA-validated architecture courses in the UK (as of October 2024). Please note that entry requirements can and do change so check university websites before you apply. Also check websites for details of other qualifications that are accepted, such as Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, IB, Btecs, etc., and for GCSE requirements.

In the table, if the 'A level subject requirements' column is blank, no specific subjects are required. Courses are grouped according to entry grades/UCAS points.

In addition to A level (or other) qualifications, most courses will require you to submit a portfolio of your creative work as part of the application process.

Those courses marked with an * have not yet been fully validated by RIBA. New courses apply for ‘candidate status’ from RIBA and can become fully validated after the first cohort graduates.

Check the following link for updates:

https://www.architecture.com/education-cpd-and-careers/riba-validation/riba-validated-schools-uk

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Reply 1

DerDracologe

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Very helpful 🙂 Do you know if there are similar threads for other subjects?

Reply 2

normaw

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by DerDracologe

Very helpful 🙂 Do you know if there are similar threads for other subjects?

I'm not aware of similar threads for other subjects. I put this together to help dispel the 'maths/physics are required for architecture' myth, which I see every year on TSR when students are choosing A-level subjects. It also highlights the RIBA-validated courses as some unis offer architecture courses that are not validated or (currently) seeking validation, which would make a student's journey to become an architect more complicated. :smile:

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Reply 3

DerDracologe

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Original post

by normaw

Ok, thanks. Stuff like this is really useful for people 🙂 As im sure you’re aware there are similar problems for medicine courses and others which i frequently see so clear lists really help people. Hope the myth gets dispelled on here cos its really not helpful for misinformation to spread especially when its info which could inform an important decision like picking a levels.

Reply 4

5hyl33n

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by DerDracologe

Very helpful 🙂 Do you know if there are similar threads for other subjects?

I think this is a great idea. I might do one for chemistry as well. I'm not sure there are many misconceptions, perhaps the belief that A-level maths or physics is required. Some universities do like an additional STEM subject, but students have choices. :yep:

Reply 5

DerDracologe

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I always see a lot of people saying that chemistry is required for biology degrees which is frustrating because thats not true! I dont think ive ever seen a biology degree require chem, very few state a preference for chem.