Dear Applicant,
Great news, we’ve read your application and would now like to invite you to an interview for our BA
(Hons) Architecture course (UCAS code K100). You’ll find the confirmed date and time for this on
your UCAS Track account.
On arrival, please report to:
Reception, Broadcasting Place,
Humanities Building, City Campus
LS2 9PD
Maps and directions of how to find us can be found here:
Get campus maps here
What’s the plan?
You will have an informal group interview, led by one of the architecture staff, which will last
approximately 60 minutes. You should bring an organised portfolio to your interview which
demonstrates the range of your Art and Design studies to date. We interview from November onwards
in order to give applicants time to prepare their portfolio.
We are not looking for architectural projects or drawings of buildings, so do not worry if your work does
not include these items. We would prefer that your portfolio include:
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a good range of art and design project work, paintings, observational drawings, life drawings,
sketchbooks
evidence of experimentation, developing and refining ideas as well as finished pieces
any 3D items which you feel illustrate your interests, development and potential as a creative
designer
If it is not possible to bring large items, photographs are perfectly acceptable as a supplement to the
physical portfolio. You should also provide evidence of written work such as research and analysis of
Art and Design.
During the interview we will also be looking for your ability to convey enthusiasm and interest in the
subject, in addition to creative thinking and the ability to describe and evaluate your work. Following
your interview you will also get the chance to meet some of our students and have a tour of the
studios and workshop areas – this will take approximately 30 minutes and should give you a clear
idea about our facilities and work.
The whole process should last approximately 2 hours.
What should I bring?
As well as your graphic design portfolio, you’ll also need to bring your photographic ID (passport
or driving licence) which will be checked at your interview. If you do not have this please bring
along your birth certificate.
You’ll be notified by UCAS of the result of your interview once a decision has been made.
What to do now
We receive a high number of applications, so it’s very important that you either accept or decline
the invitation to your interview day via your UCAS Track account. You won’t receive a copy of this
letter in the post. If you don’t respond to your invitation, unfortunately we will have to withdraw
your application to this course.
Do let us know about any special needs or requirements you may have for your interview as soon as
possible via email at [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate
them.
If you have any queries about any of the information in this letter, please contact us at
[email protected] or on 0113 812 6127.
Yours sincerely,
Julie Holah
Admissions Manager
Student Admissions