Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

One-year honours degree in architecture providing advanced knowledge, skills and competencies in the history, theory, technology and practice of architecture, with emphasis on architectural design. It is the prerequisite for the Master of Architecture (Professional).

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Two semesters, each with a studio course (Architectural Design Research Studio I and 2) and non-studio courses: Contemporary Critical Theory and the City, Advanced Building Technology, Professional Practice, Critical Research Methods and the City, plus electives such as Urban Infrastructure, Aspects of City Design, Natural Systems. Total 132 credits at NQF level 8.

Career pathways

Leads to the Master of Architecture (Professional), the route to registration as a Candidate Architect with SACAP.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BAS (Hons) admission: proficient in English and a UCT Bachelor of Architectural Studies graduate, or holder of an equivalent three-year bachelor's degree, or three years of equivalent study. Applicants have completed 11 months of practical work and study travel (at least six months in a registered architect's office, an independent study-travel project, and additional work or study experience). UCT BAS students with a credit-weighted average of 70% or higher across Technology III, Design and Theory Studio III and History and Theory of Architecture V and VI gain automatic entry. Entry is limited: application via UCT plus a School of Architecture submission; selection on design ability, academic record, work experience and study travel report.

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.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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