Overview

The purpose of the assessment is to select only those applicants who are most likely to be successful in their studies in Architecture. After consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will be selected for the Architecture (Extended Curriculum) program at Tshwane University of Technology. Please contact the Department for information pertaining to the assessment.

Degree validation and accreditation

The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) accredits both the fifth year specialisation options for registration in the SACAP category of Candidate Senior Technologist. The qualification is internationally validated through the Canberra Accord (CA).

The CA facilitates the portability of educational credentials amongst participating member countries by recognising the similarity of professional architecture degrees. CA signatories include Canada, China, Korea, Mexico, South Africa, the USA and a further 35 countries represented by the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Architectural Design

Language and Presentation Techniques

Technical Architectural Drawing

Professional Practice

Building Physics and Systems Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Disciplines

Architecture Industrial Design Design View 11 other Bachelors in Design 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

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 25 (six subjects).

A National Senior Certificate, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement (four subjects with a minimum score of 4 in the subjects), or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language) OR

A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English, 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and at least 60% (APS of 5) for any four other vocational subjects.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Pretoria

South Africa

8592 - 10309 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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