Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
The Master of Architecture (Professional) facilitates creative production of an architectural research report integrating theory, research, analysis, design and systems technology. This 1-year, full-time degree is the second year of the BAS (Honours) + M.Arch postgraduate suite. The Master of Architecture (Professional) is the culmination of the architectural program which facilitates creative production of an architectural research report integrating theory, research, analysis, design and systems technology. Working independently in close collaboration with their architectural peers in a dedicated studio, each student puts forward and investigates a personal position about architecture.
Faculty: Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Architecture and Planning | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
ARPL7001 Advanced Digital Applications (semester 1, 9 credits) This course is an introduction to specialised computer applications appropriate to architecture, e.g. desktop publishing, programmes for specialised technical analysis, programmes for specialised research, professional practice, etc. ARPL7002 Simulated Office Practice (semester 1, 45 credits) In this course students must apply the prin
Qualifying Degree: Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Honours (BAS Hons) degree from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), obtained within the last 5 years, or an NQF level 8 degree equivalent to the BAS Hons from any other professionally accredited institution, defined by the equivalency requirements and subject to additional documentation, portfolio, and interview requirements listed below. Equivalency Requirements: Candidates with an NQF level 8 or higher degree from institutions other than Wits must demonstrate that their qualifications include: a minimum of 40 credits of research-based coursework at NQF level 8 or higher, with a minimum mark of 65 obtained; a minimum of 90 credits of design and construction coursework at NQF level 8 or higher, with a minimum average mark of 65 between them; a minimum of 30 credits of history and theory coursework at
ZAR 95,920 for the whole programme (2026). Average tuition fee per programme for 2026 as stated in the 2026 Fees Book, Chapter 2 (Average Tuition Fees); excludes additional charges (notes, computer, lab and other fees). Postgraduate international students pay local tuition plus the non-refundable Source
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
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