Torn between Urban Planning Vs. Architecture

Hiya I'm really stuck.

Im going into Y12 in september, currently planning to do Geography & Politics (which I'm set on) and History (which im still debating taking) - the whole intention of this is to pursue a degree in urbanism such as at UCL, Manchester inter alia.

But I've been haunted by this FOMO ghoul of architecture, which I had always planned on doing until maybe last year - my overarching passion lies primarily in beauty and architectural revival, particularly in heritage urbanism and a desire to bring fundamental change, such as in the manner thinkers like Leon Krier envisioned - a UK enriched with italian/Lucchese urban styles - .

And I just feel this role I want to fufill would be better served in a career in architecture instead of the more technical urban planning.

Thus im considering swapping History a level for 3D design or graphic design (I'm predicted a 6/7 in art) and potentially go down the architecture pathway- despite its higher competitiveness with my backfoot without a STEM or fine art a level.

Can anybody help me? Should I pursue an architecture degree instead? Do I even need to swap History? Thanks a lot.

Reply 1

McGinger

Useful reading :
Architect job profile | Prospects.ac.uk
Town planner job profile | Prospects.ac.uk

Reply 2

DerDracologe

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You dont need to choose what degree you want to do now. Choose whichever of the art subject or history you will enjoy more instead.

Reply 3

MTKStudent

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by DerDracologe

You dont need to choose what degree you want to do now. Choose whichever of the art subject or history you will enjoy more instead.

Why not?

Reply 4

DerDracologe

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by MTKStudent

Why not?

Because you might change your mind, plenty of people do. If you focus on following your interests as much as possible then youll find topics that fascinate you which you want to pursue further.