Newcastle University

For further information, including the selection process and what selectors are looking for, see Admissions criteria Architectural Studies 2013 entry‌ (PDF: 118KB).

Please note that any applicant wishing to submit a portfolio for consideration in support of their application is welcome to do so.

AAA normally including Art or Design and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. Candidates without Art or Design are welcomed and will be asked to attend an interview and/or submit a portfolio for review. GCSE grade B in Mathematics and English required if not taken at a higher level.

Please note that any applicant wishing to submit a portfolio for consideration in support of their application is welcome to do so.

AAAAA at Higher Grade including Art, Mathematics and English. AH in Art or Design (excluding Photography and Textiles) is preferred.

A minimum of 37 points preferably with Art at Higher Level grade 6. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. 

Any applicant wishing to submit a portfolio for consideration in support of their application is welcome to do so.

A1A1A1AB at Higher Level, to include Art at grade A.

Units in Art, Mathematical Studies and English required at Distinction. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit. Candidates without Art will be considered but would need to demonstrate creativity via an interview and/or design portfolio.

In Art and Design subject area including 180 credits at Distinction grade.

In an Art/Design subject at overall DDD. Candidates without Art or Design are welcomed and will be asked to attend an interview and/or submit a portfolio for review.

Any applicant wishing to submit a portfolio for consideration in support of their application is welcome to do so.

D3,D3,D3 in Principal Subjects normally including Art or Design (but not Lens based Imagery or Textile Design). Candidates without Art or Design are welcomed and will be asked to attend an interview and/or submit a portfolio for review. GCSE grade B in Mathematics and English required.

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Architecture.