Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Entry Requirements
Please note that the following are the minimum academic points that are needed to be eligible to apply for a place in the Architecture programme:
- A total of 30 points – excluding Life Orientation
- Level 5 Mathematics – not Maths literacy (no upgrades from Maths literacy)
- June results and Trial results in grade 12, as well as final Grade 11 results can be submitted. Please note that if your application is conditionally approved, it will only be confirmed upon receipt of final grade 12 results which need to meet our minimum criteria.
- PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS: The portfolio requirements include a drawing and a written component. Drawings are to be done ONLY on A4 paper in pen or pencil – neatly held together in a folder or stapled together and placed in an envelope. The submission needs to include only original pieces of work unique to this application. No photocopies of work or traced images will be accepted.
Portfolio requirements UPDATED FOR 2027 APPLICATIONS Architecture
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Bachelor of Architecture Honours in Architecture
Entrance Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture Honours (144 Credits) Requirements
Candidates are eligible to apply if they have an undergraduate architecture qualification at NQF level 7 with:
A minimum 60% average across all modules.
A minimum 60% for Architectural Design and Theory of Architecture modules at exit level.
Candidates with an academic average between 50% and 60% need at least two years work experience in architecture before applying.
All applications must be supported with an Architectural Design Portfolio that:
Demonstrates critical thinking, design process, and technical abilities.
Includes selected projects showing research, design, technical resolution, documentation, and professional practice.
Is submitted electronically in A3 format, maximum 20 pages.
Master of Architecture
Entrance Requirements
Academic Qualification
Applicants are eligible to apply for the Master of Architecture by Coursework (MARCP) if they have:Been awarded a postgraduate qualification in Architecture at NQF Level 8,
orBeen admitted to the status thereof by the university.
Concept Note Submission
Upon application, applicants must submit a Concept Note outlining their proposed topic for the Architectural Research Dissertation.
Please Note:
Meeting the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission. Final selection is subject to:
Availability of spaces,
Academic performance, and
The decision of the Admissions Committee based on its selection criteria.