Overview

Vision

Developing Architectural Minds to respond to context and inspire society

Mission

We shall adopt a learning paradigm focussing on finding and solving challengesin the buildenvironment. The Architecture at Durban University of Technology endeavours to achieve this throughbroad collaboration and the appropriate use of technology.

Career Opportunities

The Department of Architecture at Durban University of Technology enjoys validation (accreditation) by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP). The Architectural Professions Act 44 of 2000 (referred to as the Act hereafter) allows for graduates to register in the following professional categories:

Candidate architectural technologists’ / candidate senior architectural technologists are required by the Act to undergo a period of

mentorship in a registered architectural practice and to pass professional practice exams in order to register as professional

architectural technologists/professional senior architectural technologists respectively. Registered professionals may work in a

practice or engage in private practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics for the Built Environment

Academic Literacy

Construction Technology

Architectural Design

History and Theory of Design

Sociology of Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

384 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Architecture View 12 other Bachelors in Architecture in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The person shall have reached the age of 23 in the first year of registration and shall have at least: three years’ appropriate work experience; and/or capacity for the proposed instructional programme, which shall be assessed by a Senate-approved admission assessment comprising of a DUT Standardised Assessment Test for Access and Placement (SATAP), Academic Literacies (AL) & English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (2,5 hours) and/or an appropriate subject or programme specific written assessment designed and marked by the relevant Department; and the person has obtained

A conditional certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board (when in possession of the Senior Certificate (SC)); OR has met

The requirements for Senate discretionary admission (when in possession of the NSC or equivalent), where Senate is satisfied the applicant has shown sufficient academic ability to ensure success

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

5050 ZAR / year

≈ 5050 ZAR / year

Additional Details

For National Students: Tuition plus Residence: R 10,710/year

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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