University of Portsmouth | Full Entry Requirements for Architecture and Interior Design CertHE 2025/26

80 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. A relevant subject or experience in art and design is required. Applicants without a relevant subject or experience will be asked to provide a portfolio in support of their application.

Applicants without a relevant subject or experience will be asked to provide a portfolio in support of their application.

UCAS Tariff Entry Requirement	80
UCAS Tariff Further Details	80 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.

Interview Required?	No
Portfolio Required?	Yes
Admissions Test Required?	No
Audition Required	No
Occupational Health Check Required	No
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Required	No
Letter of good conduct	No
Other Required	No

GCSE	GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
Are Key Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs?	Yes
Are Functional Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs?	Yes
Are Scottish Core Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs?	No

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)

HKDSE English Language Examination

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken before January 2015)

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken before January 2015)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015)

Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

European Baccalaureate English Language 1

European Baccalaureate English Language 2

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