Architecture application for UCAS 2025

Hey everyone! 😊
I hope you’re all doing well! I'm a Year 13 student currently studying A Level Psychology, PE, Chinese, and a BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science, which is equivalent to one A Level. After Year 13, I'm planning to take a gap year.
My predicted grades are A* D (which counts as an A) and BC. My original choices for university were York, Oxford Brookes, UAL, UCL, and NTU. However, I've just found out that UAL doesn't accept deferred entry applications, so I'm on the lookout for some good alternatives to replace it!
Also, I've heard from many people that I'm pretty good at art, even though I’m not taking A Level Art. This makes me a bit anxious about creating a strong portfolio. Do y'all think universities would still consider my application without GCSE or A Level Art?
Thanks a bunch for your help! 🙏🏼

Hey everyone! 😊

I hope you’re all doing well! I'm a Year 13 student currently studying A Level Psychology, PE, Chinese, and a BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science, which is equivalent to one A Level. After Year 13, I'm planning to take a gap year.

My predicted grades are A* D (which counts as an A) and BC. My original choices for university were York, Oxford Brookes, UAL, UCL, and NTU. However, I've just found out that UAL doesn't accept deferred entry applications, so I'm on the lookout for some good alternatives to replace it!

Also, I've heard from many people that I'm pretty good at art, even though I’m not taking A Level Art. This makes me a bit anxious about creating a strong portfolio. Do y'all think universities would still consider my application without GCSE or A Level Art?

Thanks a bunch for your help! 🙏🏼

How far have you got with your portfolio so far?

Do u have a portfolio ready? Universities don't necessarily require A levels Arts but nonetheless u would still have to prepare a portfolio to hand in after you apply and most art students already have prior work done that they could put it in the portfolio. Plus, if you already have a quality portfolio ready, i think unis might even appreciate more the fact that you don't take Arts but still am able to devote your own time time and produce the same quality of work

You would need to check the entry requirements for the degrees you are applying to. There would usually be specific requirements listed but if you're not sure, you can always ask them via email.

thank you for your advices!! some universities needs alevel maths or physics for architecture but some don’t require specific subject. I have also emailed them for some further information😃