BSc (Hons) Architecture with Placement Year

We consider a range of factors when assessing your application for this course, including your previous academic performance (such as GCSEs, where applicable), your personal statement, your predicted grades and the combination of subjects you study at A level (or equivalent).

A level Typical offer

A*AA

A*AA in three A level subjects.

We have a significant preference for A level Mathematics or Physics, and we have generally not been able to make offers to applicants unless they had strong study in Maths or Physics.

We also prefer an Art or Design A level – if you do not study one of these subjects your application will need to show evidence of substantial exposure to art and design.

A level Contextual offer

AAB

AAB in three A levels.

We have a significant preference for A level Mathematics or Physics, and we have generally not been able to make offers to applicants unless they had strong study in Maths or Physics.

We also prefer an Art or Design A level – if you do not study one of these subjects your application will need to show evidence of substantial exposure to art and design.

A level Alternative offer

AAA or A*AB

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

7, 6, 6 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects.

We have a significant preference for Higher Level Mathematics or Physics, and we have generally not been able to make offers to applicants unless they had strong study in Maths or Physics.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

6, 6, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.

We have a significant preference for Higher Level Mathematics or Physics, and we have generally not been able to make offers to applicants unless they had strong study in Maths or Physics.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

We are unable to consider the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) for entry to our Architecture course.

Unfortunately, the qualification does not offer the breadth and depth of study that is required to be suitably prepared for our course.

T Level Typical offer

Distinction* and A* plus A at A level

Distinction* overall with grade A* in the core component in the Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T Level plus grade A in A Level Mathematics or Physics

You must be studying A level Mathematics or Physics alongside your T Level qualification.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AA in Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers.

We have a significant preference for an Advanced Higher in Mathematics or Physics, and we have generally not been able to make offers to applicants unless they had strong study in Maths or Physics.

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

39 credits at Distinction

We welcome applications from mature students who have significant work experience in a relevant field and who can demonstrate evidence of recent study in a relevant subject area. Your work experience and recent study will need to demonstrate both numerical and art and design skills.

GCSE requirements

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 6 or B (or equivalent from English language category A)

GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or B