Department of Architecture Courses

Bachelor of Architecture (B8BA3Q)

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B ARCH HONORS-H8AT2Q

Purpose of the programme

The Bachelor of Architecture Honours programme is designed to prepare students for entry into the architectural profession at ‘Candidate Senior Architectural Technologists’ registration category
(as defined by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession [SACAP]) and for entry into either into the professional master of architecture or the research masters programmes.

Admission requirements

• A BTech (Architectural Technology) Applied Design degree that carries SACAP ‘Part 1’ and accreditation, with an average mark of 60% and at least 60% for the modules Applied Design 4 and Theory of Design 4. For internal (UJ) candidates who have achieved the minimum admission requirements, no interview is required, although this may be requested;
• A BAS or equivalent degree that carries SACAP ‘Part 1’ accreditation with a 60% average and at least 60% for exit level Design and Design Theory-related modules. Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio of design work and attend an interview;
• An equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard (national or international), as determined by the GPA Admissions Committee after submission of a portfolio and/or interview of the applicant’s own design work.

Selection criteria

Potential students are required to submit a portfolio and attend an interview. The assessment of both the portfolio and interview will be done by a panel of assessor(s) appointed by the Graduate Programme of Architecture (GPA) Admissions Committee

Curriculum

Duration

a) Minimum duration: One year full-time

b) Maximum number of modules per year of study:

i) Three-year modules

Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz

Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE- M8AT1Q

Purpose of the programme

The purpose of this programme is to offer a programme at the ‘Part 2’ level (as defined by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession [SACAP] in terms of Act 44 of 2000), thereby preparing students for entry into the architectural profession at the ‘Candidate Architect’ registration category. Having obtained this qualification, students will be able to demonstrate competence in the specified exit level outcomes; conduct independent research at a high theoretical and/or design-research based level, and independently perform architectural services in both public and private sectors, or in specialised fields within the built environment-related disciplines.

Admission requirements (see Faculty Postgraduate Policy)

The following minimum admission requirements must be met:

A Bachelor of Architecture Honours (BArchHons) degree, or Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours (BASHons) degree, or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard, as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board and who meet the selection criteria described below.

Selection criteria
Given resource and space restrictions and the importance of selecting students who have a realistic chance of success in meeting the outcomes of the programme, selection is based on academic merit, as approved by the GSA Admissions Committee. To this end:

• Portfolios are assessed by a panel of assessor(s) appointed by the GSA Admissions Committee;
• Applicants are informed in writing of the outcome of the portfolio assessment and interview.

Programme structure

This master’s programme is offered on a full-time basis only.
Minimum number of months for registration: 12 months.
Maximum number of months for registration: 24 months.

Curriculum

Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz
Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (DESIGN, THEORY AND PRACTICE)- M8DT1Q

Purpose of the programme

The purpose of the MArch (Design, Theory and Practice) programme is to offer an Master’s programme open to candidates seeking to undertake advanced architectural (or in related disciplines) architectural design, theory and practice study, leading to a more traditional academic career or a PhD. It is particularly aimed at delivering diverse, yet highly focused strands of theoretical research.
Having obtained this qualification, students will be able to demonstrate competence in the specified exit level outcomes; conduct independent research at a high theoretical and/or design-research based level.
Outcomes of the programme A qualifying student is able to:
1. Apply specialist knowledge of architectural design, theory or practice.
2. Demonstrate a command of architectural design, theory or practice and research methods and procedures to address complex problems.
3. Access, process and manage architectural design, theory or practice information effectively.
4. Produce architectural design, theory or practice information for, and communicate it to, a range of audiences. 5. Manage independent architectural design, theory or practice learning and act accountably.

Admission requirements (see Faculty Postgraduate Policy)
The following minimum admission requirements must be met:
A Bachelor of Architecture Honours (BArchHons) degree, or Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours (BASHons) degree, or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard, as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board and who meet the selection criteria described below. Students with existing Master’s level degrees in a design- or related discipline may also apply.

Selection criteria
Given resource and space restrictions and the importance of selecting students who have a realistic chance of success in meeting the outcomes of the programme, selection is based on academic merit, as approved by the GSA Admissions Committee. To this end:
a) Applications and/ or Portfolios are assessed by a panel of assessor(s) appointed by the GSA Admissions Committee;
b) Applicants might be ask to attend an interview.

Applicants are informed in writing of the outcome of the portfolio assessment and interview.

Duration
This master’s programme is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
Minimum number of months for registration: 12 months.
Maximum number of months for registration: 36 months.

Outcomes of the programme

A qualifying student is able to:

• Apply specialist knowledge of architectural design, theory or practice.
• Demonstrate a command of architectural design, theory or practice and research methods and procedures to address complex problems.
• Access, process and manage architectural design, theory or practice information effectively.
• Produce architectural design, theory or practice information for, and communicate it to, a range of audiences.
• Manage independent architectural design, theory or practice learning and act accountably.

Curriculum

Contact details:

Name: Mrs Adele Maritz
Tel: 011 559 1126
Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Art and Design P8AD1Q

Admission requirements 
An appropriate Master’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum final mark of 65%

Selection criteria
An appropriate Master’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum final mark of 65%

Purpose of the programme
The purpose of the programme is to enable candidates to undertake research at the most advanced academic level culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis. The candidate is required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of art and/or design. In certain instances, creative work such as designed artefacts, public performances, public exhibitions or other practice based outputs may constitute the partial fulfilment of the research requirements.

Duration of programme
Minimum duration: Two years full-time or part-time.
Maximum duration: Four years full-time or five years part-time

Curriculum

Contact details

Name: Mrs Adele Maritz
Tel: 011 559 1126
Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za