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Official Architecture Applicants Thread 2026

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Reply 40

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by makeoutcreek
Has anyone got an offer for sheffield

i know someone who got rejected- they are starting to shift through applicants i presume

Reply 41

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by chamber18
Yes, already have the offers, just need to decide choice

ucl is more reputable, personally that’s the way i would go but i think since you’ve done the research you just need to make the decision which is right for you

Reply 42

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by chamber18
Yes, already have the offers, just need to decide choice

have you already done your interview? also just checking for ucl this is the 5year course right? when did you apply/ when did you hear back.. i was reading online and it said ucl waits till they’ve interviewed everyone till they give offers
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by chamber18
Yes, already have the offers, just need to decide choice


That's very early for UCL - congrats. Don't make your decisions yet as you have until June to decide. Go to the offer-holder days in Spring.

Reply 44

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by normaw
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It’s called research tho

Reply 45

Anyone heard back from sheffield?

Reply 46

has anybody got offers from cardiff

Reply 47

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by utopian-gang
has anybody got offers from cardiff
yes, i got mine on the 8th of october (in a week)

Reply 48

Was that a week after your UCAS application or a week after your portfolio? Did they ask for a portfolio?

Reply 49

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by NetteeBooBoo
Was that a week after your UCAS application or a week after your portfolio? Did they ask for a portfolio?

after my application, they don’t require a portfolio

Reply 50

Did anyone hear back from Bath yet ?

Reply 51

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by ssforever25
Did anyone hear back from Bath yet ?


yeah i got an offer !!!

Reply 52

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by 121807
yeah i got an offer !!!


Can I ask what are your a level? And predicted grade? Also when did you apply I’m waiting for bath as well

Reply 53

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by Pangjung.p
Can I ask what are your a level? And predicted grade? Also when did you apply I’m waiting for bath as well

applied october early deadline (october 10 so super early). my alevels were A*A*A*A (maths physics fm and art) and i did an epq (A*). i. heard back like yesterday 10pm uk time. i am an international applicant.

Reply 54

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by Username8742947
after my application, they don’t require a portfolio

they do, they asked me for a portfolio

Reply 55

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by utopian-gang
has anybody got offers from cardiff

Yes- I submitted my application on the 17th Nov and got an offer on the 19th! (2 days)

Reply 56

A Sheffield offer came this week (early December), just over three weeks after the portfolio submission.

Reply 57

Anyone got interview invitation from UCL ?? Or any update?

Reply 58

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by normaw
If you're applying to university for Architecture for 2026 entry, this is the place to introduce yourself to fellow applicants, ask questions and share your experience of applying so far. :smile:
A few questions you could answer to get the conversation going:
What universities are you thinking of?
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher subjects and predicted grades?
Extra curriculars/work experience?
If your still thinking about which unis to apply to, have a look at the following thread regarding A level entry requirements for architecture:
A Levels for Architecture
You can find a directory linking to all of the other university applicant threads here
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Hi everyone, by Oct 15, 2025, I have applied for architecture at UCL, Cambridge, Manchester, Loughborough, and BA arch & Landscape at Sheffield. I’ve submitted portfolio for all of them (did drawing assessment for Cambridge, and 2 interviews). So far I got an offer from Manchester, Loughborough interview scheduled for Feb 2026, Cambridge will come back to me by end of Jan 2026….Sheffield didn’t accept me… they gave option to do BA in landscaping that is I am still considering….. but my worries is about UCL as there is no feedback. Anyone has an experience with UCL and when they will come back to you for interview or rejection as I have submittted the portfolio on Oct 25, 2025
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Reply 59

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by Pangjung.p
Anyone got interview invitation from UCL ?? Or any update?

Not yet …. I submitted my portfolio on Oct 25, 2025 and I am still waiting for UCL for interview and/or rejection

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