Entry to Courses:
Conditions of Entry / Additional Information

Applicants to enter the Course in Architecture should have acquired the following qualifications:-

SCE Highers BBBC plus Standard Grade Mathematics or Physics
GCE A-Levels CCC plus GCSE Mathematics or Physics

There are alternative qualifications for entry into the Course as follows:-

EDEXCEL: (formerly BTEC). National Diploma in Architectural Design or Construction and Technology or Building with at least 6 merits in final year.
AGNVQ: with Distinction in Construction and Building Industry.
SQA: (formerly SCOTVEC). HNC in Building with at least 8 merits.
GSVQ: (111) a relevant subject with merit.
ILC: BBCC at Higher and Mathematics or Physics at Ordinary Level plus a portfolio.
IB: 30 points including Mathematics or Physics at subsidiary level.

Direct Entry to Courses: graduates from other Universities or COlleges who have been awarded a first degree in Architecture (equivalent to the BSc degree at Dundee School of Architecture) may apply for entry to the BArch Course (Part 1) at Dundee.
Direct entry to Part 2 or Part 3 of the BSc Course may be possible for candidates who have satisfactorily completed or done two years of a degree course in Architecture at another University or College.

Mature students who, for one reason or another, have not acquired all of the qualifications required in any of the above categories but who can demonstrate that they have acquired high quality trade or craft skills in industry may also apply for entry into the Course.

Most candidates for entering into the Course in Architecture are interviewed by School of Architecture staff, and candidates are normally expected to bring a portfolio of work. All applications to first degree courses have to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS).

School or College students who have an interest in architecture and are considering an application for entry are encouraged to visit the School of Architecture where they will be made welcome, shown the day to day activities of the School and talked to by a member of staff.