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Architecture (BA/MArch)

A-level entry requirements · 2027 entry

Standard offer
A*AA
Admissions tests
None stated
Required subjects
No specific subjects required at some Colleges; other Colleges require specific subjects (Mathematics, Art and Design, Physics recommended)
Recommended subjects
Mathematics, Art and Design, Physics
Notes
Admissions assessment at all Colleges (no advance registration). Artwork submission (PDF, up to 6 A4 pages) before interview and a portfolio at interview; St John's also asks for one piece of teacher-marked written work. Christ's, Churchill, Corpus Christi, Lucy Cavendish, Selwyn and Sidney Sussex require specific subjects and/or set extra conditions (higher offer or an A* in a specified subject); the other Colleges require no specific subjects. BA 3 years; MArch 4 years.
Source
Official course page · verified October 2026

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FAQ
Which A-levels do I need for Architecture (BA/MArch)?

No specific subjects required at some Colleges; other Colleges require specific subjects (Mathematics, Art and Design, Physics recommended)

What is the standard A-level offer for Architecture (BA/MArch)?

A*AA. Admissions assessment at all Colleges (no advance registration).