Architecture in uni

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Hi,
I am currently in year 13, I want to do architecture in uni, and I have applied for University of Cambridge, UCL, Greenwich, Westminster and Sheffield. I was really hoping I can go to UCL but got rejected because apparently my portfolio wasn't strong enough. I only got Sheffield, Westminster and Greenwich, so I made Sheffield my firm and Greenwich my insurance. However, I don't really want to go Sheffield because its far from me, ik i should have considered that when applying but my parents are willing to move anywhere for me. However, now that I got rejected by UCL, i just have a wave of guilt and feel like I'm making my parents life harder. I'm not too happy about Greenwich because of its reputation but i just chose it as my back up since they gave me an unconditional offer. I'm not really sure if UCL or Bath do clearing. If not I'm really stressed on wht to do. I don't want to resit or take a gap year either. Can someone give me advice pls?

Reply 1

SSPS

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I'm really sorry to hear about that.. would you mind If I ask when did you got the rejection from UCL?
Also It's unlikely that UCL gives out clearing for most of the subjects and specifically architecture it's extremely unlike to happen.

(edited 10 months ago)

Reply 2

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

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Original post

by Piro_5

Hi,
I am currently in year 13, I want to do architecture in uni, and I have applied for University of Cambridge, UCL, Greenwich, Westminster and Sheffield. I was really hoping I can go to UCL but got rejected because apparently my portfolio wasn't strong enough. I only got Sheffield, Westminster and Greenwich, so I made Sheffield my firm and Greenwich my insurance. However, I don't really want to go Sheffield because its far from me, ik i should have considered that when applying but my parents are willing to move anywhere for me. However, now that I got rejected by UCL, i just have a wave of guilt and feel like I'm making my parents life harder. I'm not too happy about Greenwich because of its reputation but i just chose it as my back up since they gave me an unconditional offer. I'm not really sure if UCL or Bath do clearing. If not I'm really stressed on wht to do. I don't want to resit or take a gap year either. Can someone give me advice pls?

Have you looked at which courses are still open for applications through UCAS Extra?
If you liked the art focus of the UCL course then an architecture degree at a specialist art university might be worth considering. They’re often overlooked but hit well above their weight in employment and reputation with employers.
You say Sheffield is too far - can you give more detail about where you live and where you’re willing to travel?

Reply 3

Piro_5

OP

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Original post

by SSPS

I'm really sorry to hear about that.. would you mind If I ask when did you got the rejection from UCL?
Also It's unlikely that UCL gives out clearing for most of the subjects and specifically architecture it's extremely unlike to happen.