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which subjects shall i take to be able to do architecture in uni?
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in college? i'm 15, in England btw, and i'm starting this september xx  

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My brother wants to be an architect and he's taking Physics, Maths and Art.

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PS he is 15 and also starting in september.

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I took: Technical drawing, Computer Aided drawing, Architectural drawing, it depends on what your school offers.

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Art probably, Graphics, and anything else. Be warned you need all A's at A level and lots of extra currics for Architecture. VERY competetive degree...then Uni for 7 years.

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Check university websites and see what courses they ask for.

Cardiff (which according to the Times Good University Guide is the top place for architecture) says this for Architectural Studies (BSc/MArch) (a three year programme):


Entry Requirements

Three A-levels or equivalent. A good academic base is required, preferably indicating a balance of skills in visual arts, sciences, writing and research. General Studies, Critical Thinking and PE are not accepted. All candidates are asked to submit a small portfolio of four A4 size sheets showing art and design work to Mary Brice, Admissions Secretary, as part of their application. Alternative grades and qualifications are acceptable with an outstanding portfolio.


http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/undergraduate/course/detail/1.html

So it sounds like there aren't any particular A-Levels you have to do... but a mix of subjects might be best.
From what I read art may be a good idea.

It may be worth emailing an admissions adviser at a university offering the course you wish to study and asking them what they advise. They will know exactly what is needed to get onto that course and what subjects would be best.

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Quote: from Arguia at 8:33 pm on June 26, 2008

Check university websites and see what courses they ask for.

Cardiff (which according to the Times Good University Guide is the top place for architecture) says this for Architectural Studies (BSc/MArch) (a three year programme):


Entry Requirements

Three A-levels or equivalent. A good academic base is required, preferably indicating a balance of skills in visual arts, sciences, writing and research. General Studies, Critical Thinking and PE are not accepted. All candidates are asked to submit a small portfolio of four A4 size sheets showing art and design work to Mary Brice, Admissions Secretary, as part of their application. Alternative grades and qualifications are acceptable with an outstanding portfolio.


http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/undergraduate/course/detail/1.html

So it sounds like there aren't any particular A-Levels you have to do... but a mix of subjects might be best.
From what I read art may be a good idea.

It may be worth emailing an admissions adviser at a university offering the course you wish to study and asking them what they advise. They will know exactly what is needed to get onto that course and what subjects would be best.


Most Architecture programmes are 5-7 years. I wonder why cardiff is only 3?

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Quote: from theatreminelli at 9:06 pm on June 26, 2008

Quote: from Arguia at 8:33 pm on June 26, 2008

Check university websites and see what courses they ask for.  

 Cardiff (which according to the Times Good University Guide is the top place for architecture) says this for Architectural Studies (BSc/MArch) (a three year programme):  

 


Entry Requirements  

 Three A-levels or equivalent. A good academic base is required, preferably indicating a balance of skills in visual arts, sciences, writing and research. General Studies, Critical Thinking and PE are not accepted. All candidates are asked to submit a small portfolio of four A4 size sheets showing art and design work to Mary Brice, Admissions Secretary, as part of their application. Alternative grades and qualifications are acceptable with an outstanding portfolio.


 

 http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/undergraduate/course/detail/1.html  

 So it sounds like there aren't any particular A-Levels you have to do... but a mix of subjects might be best.  
 From what I read art may be a good idea.  

 It may be worth emailing an admissions adviser at a university offering the course you wish to study and asking them what they advise. They will know exactly what is needed to get onto that course and what subjects would be best.


Most Architecture programmes are 5-7 years. I wonder why cardiff is only 3?


Different programmes? Maybe the Cardiff one doesn't lead to being registered as an architect? =/

Bath's architecture courses are seven years...

Aaa... Cardiff does say "It also leads to entry to the two year MArch scheme of study and eventual qualification for the profession of architecture." Sounds like the course I found is only part of what you need to do to be a registered architect.

This site seems to back that up... the five year degree programme is divided into two parts. The Cardiff course is the first part.

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