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BSc in Architecture at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree explores the design of meaningful environments across scales, integrating humanities and natural sciences, and allows registration with SACAP as a candidate architectural technologist.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Department: Department of Architecture  |  Duration: 3 years, full-time  |  Intake: 2027 (closing dates: SA and international 30/06/2026)  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Design and applied theory, community and practice, construction, design communication, earth studies, history of the environment, and theory of structures.

Career pathways

Registration with SACAP as candidate architectural technologist, with a path to candidate senior architectural technologist or candidate architect; architects design buildings and spaces, run practices or work in multidisciplinary firms, government, research and advisory roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 30. NSC/IEB: English HL/FAL achievement level 5, Mathematics achievement level 4, Physical Sciences achievement level 4, APS 30. First-choice only; four-round selection process (academic merit, homework assignments, selection tests, interviews).

Domestic applicants: ZAR 65,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BSc (Architecture)'); the source states a range of R65,000 to R72,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separate ranges. Exclu Source

Intake: 2027 (closing dates: SA and international 30/06/2026)

Duration: 3 years, full-time

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