Master of Architecture (Professional) at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

Qualifying degree in architecture giving the knowledge, values and skills to enter the architectural profession. It is a prerequisite for registration as a Candidate Architect with SACAP; professional registration additionally needs two years of office experience and a SACAP exam.

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

A 120-credit Design Dissertation (self-motivated design project plus supporting Design Research Report) and a 60-credit Theory and Technology Studies paper, 180 credits at level 9.

Career pathways

Candidate Architect registration with SACAP, then Professional Architect after two years' practical experience and the registration exam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MArch (Professional) admission: proficient in English and a UCT BAS (Hons) graduate (eligible to apply), or a graduate of another university with an equivalent degree who applies on the UCT form and submits a School of Architecture portfolio; selection on design ability, academic record, work experience, study travel report and student numbers. Graduates returning after more than three years apply to Senate by letter of motivation.

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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