BAS (Architecture)

Nelson Mandela University

Programme Overview:

The Department of Architecture’s professional programme is structured as follows: a three-year Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies (BAS), followed by a one- year BAS (Honours) degree and a one-year MArch (Prof) degree in Architecture thereafter. Once you have completed your BAS degree, should you decide not to proceed further, and complying with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession’s (SACAP) practical training and exam requirements, you can register as an architectural technologist. Should you also complete your BAS (Honours) studies and comply with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession’s (SACAP) practical training and exam requirements, you can register as a senior architectural technologist. Only once you have completed the MArch (Professional) degree and have complied with SACAP’s practical training requirements and exam requirements, will you be able to register as a professional architect. The Architectural programmes are SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) and CAA (Commonwealth Association of Architects) accredited. Please note: Prospective students will only be notified by the admissions office of the outcome of their application once they have met with the department to discuss their portfolio and interviewed for a place in the BAS degree.

Faculty:

Faculty of EngineeringFaculty of the Built Environment and Technology

Delivery mode & duration of study:

BAS Full-time 3 years plus BAS Hons Full-time 1 year plus M.Arch (Prof) Full-time 1 year

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)

Department:

Department of Architecture

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

370

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

–

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

–

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum statutory NSC requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics – 55%. • Selection is based on the submission of a creative portfolio to the department, an interview with the selection committee of the department and a discussion with them about your creative portfolio. For more information on the creative portfolio and interview, please contact 041 504 2719.

Career opportunities:

Architects are involved in the creation of buildings in the built environment. The architect applies creativity and critical thinking skills to a range of activities related to the design and production of this environment. These activities include: the development of conceptual strategies that respond to an understanding of the various aspects of the project context, the drawing and modelling of design proposals that are developed from this understanding, and the production and management of technical details, contractual agreements and teams of people related to the realisation of projects as physical buildings.

Before You Apply

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