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Master of Architecture (Coursework) at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Architecture (Professional, Coursework) is a 1-year full-time taught master's for registration as a candidate professional architect with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession under Act 44 of 2000, offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at the University of Pretoria. It is done through coursework projects, a design investigation mini-dissertation, a design project and discourse.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time

What you will study

Coursework projects, a design investigation mini-dissertation, a design project and discourse, in preparation for professional architect registration.

Career pathways

Registration as a candidate professional architect with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Interior Architecture Honours (or equivalent) degree (NQF level 8) in Spatial Design, with at least one year of practical experience and/or a record of an extended study excursion; a weighted average of at least 60% in the honours degree, completed in minimum time, is preferred. Applicants who did not complete their honours at the University of Pretoria undergo a selection process over up to three rounds: academic record; biographical questionnaire, design portfolio, journals and academic writing assignment; and selection assignments/interviews with a panel.

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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