Arts & Humanities
Advanced Diploma in Architectural Design
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
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Arts & Humanities
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
To enable students to address a highly complex research problem, attain an advanced level of research competence, and achieve a high degree of specialisation in an area of expertise. The thesis produced must provide evidence of a high level of independent and original thought, and problem-solving; make a significant contribution to scientific knowledge, provide in depth insight into the subject, and include the development of a framework or validated model.
Faculty: Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
To enable students to address a highly complex research problem, attain an advanced level of research competence, and achieve a high degree of specialisation in an area of expertise. The thesis produced must provide evidence of a high level of independent and original thought, and problem-solving; make a significant contribution to scientific knowledge, provide in depth insight into the subject, and include the development of a framework or validated model. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 10 qualification of 360 credits.
Career fields listed on the page: Architect, Building Project Manager, Construction Manager.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS One of the following: • BScHons in Construction Management with seven years’ appropriate postgraduate experience; • MSc in Construction Management or a qualification deemed by Senate to be equivalent thereto; • A Master’s degree in a related discipline; or • If they otherwise qualify for admission in the opinion of Senate; and • Students shall be subject to a selection process as laid down by the department and approved at Faculty Management Committee, if completing an entrance essay.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.
Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.
International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.
Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.
2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.
Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za
Arts & Humanities
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
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