We welcome your application for admission to Architecture. Please note the requirements listed below for eligibility in terms of your academic record and portfolio submission. Both your academic record and the full portfolio need to be submitted in order for your application to be reviewed.
Academic record:
Please note that the following are the minimum academic points that are needed in order 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:
Please note that the following are the minimum academic points that are needed in order 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 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 for this application. No photocopies of work or traced images will be accepted.
Portfolio requirements UPDATED FOR 2025 APPLICATIONS
For more information on the written component and comprehensive information on the portfolio requirement, please download the attachment below.
The closing date for this submission is 31 October 2025 Your Portfolio must be Posted or couriered to:
Mailbox Address
Ms. Lunga Goba
College of Humanities – Undergraduate Office
Memorial Tower Building – Ground floor Room G056
Howard College Campus,
269 Mazisi Kunene Rd
Glenwood, Durban,
4041
