Engineering
BAS Honours Architectural Studies
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
- Degree
- Postgraduate
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Architecture is a creative, scientific, and technical discipline dealing with the creation of the built environment for human habitation. Because the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) degree has a limited number of places, the School of Architecture and Planning has an additional, competitive selection process which includes multiple steps. Please [Click Here] to get a list of complete steps and make sure you complete all of the steps.
Faculty: Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Architecture and Planning | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
First Year of Study APPM1000A Applied Mathematics (7 credits; semester 1) Vector algebra, systems of coplanar forces, transversely loaded beams, frameworks, centres of gravity. ARPL1000A Architectural Design and Theory I (60 credits; full year) As an introduction to the design studio, this course lays the foundations of architectural thinking by presenting conceptual design principles, architectur
The BAS degree qualifies graduates for registration with SACAP as an Architectural Technologist. Further degrees unlock additional opportunities: the BAS [Hons] degree qualifies graduates for registration as Senior Architectural Technologists, and the MArch [Prof] degree qualifies graduates for registration as Professional Architects.
Overview: Acceptance is dependent on departmental selection procedures. Applicants are required to complete a written and graphic exercise and may be invited to an interview. The exercise, interview, and Wits APS score are equally factored in the evaluation of applications. No specific subject combinations are required, but the following minimum entry criteria apply: A Wits APS of 29 or higher. A minimum of 50% in Mathematics on the National Senior Certificate (NSC). Mathematical Literacy is not accepted. A minimum of 50% in English Home Language OR First Additional Language on the NSC. Applicants from international education systems must meet the requirements for a Foreign Conditional Exemption or a Complete Exemption certificate from the SA Matriculation Board (USAf) , after which an equivalent APS score and subject scores will be modelled to ensure equal comparison with South African
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.
Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.
Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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