Applying to the School
Your application to study for an undergraduate Architecture
degree must be made through UCAS.
When the School receives your application form from UCAS, you
will be issued with an acknowledgement of your application and
further information about the application process.Please see the Guide to Applying to Architecture.
Please read the information about the GSA, its schools and the
specialist departments carefully, including ensure you have read
the
Guide to Applying to Architecture.
We expect that you have familiarised yourself with the learning,
teaching and research we offer at the GSA and that your
expectations align with the learning experience that we try to
provide in the specialists pathway and departments. If you
experience any problems during this process, please contact us by
email at: admissions@gsa.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
We accept a wide range of UK and international qualifications
for admission. Below are our normal entry requirements, expressed
as the qualifications most commonly presented for admission, which
will be used as a baseline when determining equivalencies.
- 4 Highers at ABBB (one sitting) or AABB (two sittings) to
include English and Maths or Physics, and preferably Art.
- 3 A Levels at ABB (one sitting) or AAA (two sittings), to
include Maths or Physics, AND GCSE English at Grade A.
- Grades and subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate are
required as per Scottish Highers.
- 30 points overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma,
including 5 in 3 subjects at Higher Level, including Maths or
Physics and normally English and Visual Arts or Design Technology.
Students not presenting English at grade 5 or above at HL will be
required to submit an IELTS or TOEFL
We recognise that our applicants come from a wide variety of
social, cultural and educational backgrounds and we are willing to
consider applications for admission from those who do not have the
published conventional qualifications for admission and/or who wish
to gain recognition for formal or informal study undertaken
elsewhere.
Portfolio Interview
After your application has been assessed you may be invited for
a portfolio interview.
The portfolio interview is a two way process allowing you to gain
an understanding of the MSA and for us to view your portfolio and
ask you questions about it and find out from you your
interests.
On the day of the portfolio interview you will be given an
Introduction to the Course, a tour of the Bourdon Building and a
tour of the Mackintosh Building prior to receiving your interview.
The interview will last around twenty minutes and be with two
members of staff. Your portfolio should contain between 10-15
pieces of work. This would normally be your best work and can
contain a variety of pieces displaying your skills and interest in
the subject of Architecture.
Applying to Study Part-time
The BArch can be studied on a part-time basis. Applicants who
wish to study part-time, should apply directly to the
School. Applicants should email architecture@gsa.ac.uk in
the first instance or call +44 (0) 141 353 4686.
English Language Requirements
The School expects all students to demonstrate proficiency in
the English language, which for UK students is normally shown by a
Higher or GCSE in English. International applicants will normally
be expected to provide evidence of attainment equivalent to:
- Academic IELTS 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in each component); TOEFL
(ibt) 88 (no less than 20 in each component)
For more information, please email registry@gsa.ac.uk or call +44
(0) 141 353 4512.
