Overview

Key Features

The strength of the Architectural Studies (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg lies in the range of approaches to which students are exposed, with influences and expertise from a large range of architectural practices and academics. These range from the fields of design, research, and experimental practice to conservation, urban design and sustainability.

It is an integrated suite of six courses run over two semesters, developing a portfolio of speculative spatial propositions and critical arguments in context, that relate research-based design, history/theory, technical skills and imagination.

The course takes account of the current global and local context. We intend to relook at how we share changing spaces as architects and urban designers in the contemporary African city and beyond. We interrogate how modes of communication change teaching and learning, outputs and formats of production. We anticipate the 2023 course to be structured as a form of hybrid learning. This would include face-to-face teaching combined with a series of online lectures, in-studio reviews and studio work, while having full electronic and real-time access to libraries, computer labs and software, and where feasible to 3D digital model-building facilities.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Honours, BAS (Hons), is an honours level exit degree and a prerequisite for admission to the MArch (Professional) degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Design Studio
Advanced History of Architecture & Urbanism
Research Project
Design Studio
Contemporary Architectural Theory
Advanced Theory & Practice of Construction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, 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

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

a Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree; or
an Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology; or
an equivalent degree in the discipline of architecture at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 7, as recognized and documented by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
All candidates must have acquired some form of practical experience in architecture or a related discipline
transcripts from all degrees attended (whether completed or not) at NQF exit level 7 or higher; and
a portfolio of visual/ design work undertaken during undergraduate studies (with an emphasis on the final year of study); and
evidence of the practical experience, in the form of letters from employers and a portfolio demonstrating the output of the experience (with roles clearly noted); and
a comprehensive CV; and
a statement of purpose, not exceeding 500 words.
Portofolio
Academic Performance
Admission Interview

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

79510 ZAR / year

≈ 79510 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

79510 ZAR / year

≈ 79510 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 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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