Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic which subjects shall i take to be able to do architecture in uni? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]ThaFish[/m] at 9:47 am on June 26, 2008[quote]My brother wants to be an architect and he's taking Physics, Maths and Art.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Natsy Posted at 9:45 am on June 26, 2008 in college? i'm 15, in England btw, and i'm starting this september xx

Replies Arguia Posted at 1:56 pm on June 26, 2008 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. TheatreMinelli Posted at 1:06 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? Arguia Posted at 12:33 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. TheatreMinelli Posted at 9:48 am on June 26, 2008 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. LudovicoTechnique Posted at 9:48 am on June 26, 2008 I took: Technical drawing, Computer Aided drawing, Architectural drawing, it depends on what your school offers. ThaFish Posted at 9:47 am on June 26, 2008 PS he is 15 and also starting in september. ThaFish Posted at 9:47 am on June 26, 2008 My brother wants to be an architect and he's taking Physics, Maths and Art. All 7 previous replies displayed.