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Diploma in Architecture (D8AT1Q)
This programme is an entry level qualification that addresses all knowledge fields
in Architecture. The programme focuses on technological design development and
documentation and prepares students for further study or registration and employment as
Candidate Architectural Technologists or further studies.
Career Opportunities
The architectural profession offers a wide range of specialisations, from management to technology and design.
Graduates will be able to register with the following professional bodies or institutes:
— South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
— South African Institute for Architectural Technologists SAIAT)
— Provincial Institutes of the SA Institute of Architects.
Admission Requirements
—
Diploma of Architecture (D8AT1Q)
— Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification with a minimum APS or M-score (as below) and degree admission.
— Submission of a prescribed portfolio once the application form has been processed.
Recommended school subjects include Art, Technical Drawing and/or Physical Science or Engineering Graphics
and Design (EGD).
Average Point Score (APS)
A minimum APS of
23
is required to apply for the programme. Mathematical Literacy is not accepted
for this programme.
Diploma
Min APS
Languages
Mathematics
Technical
Mathematics
Other
requirements
Language of
teaching and
learning *
Other
recognised
language **
23
with Mathematics
OR
24
with Technical Maths
(Maths Literacy
not accepted)
4
(50 – 59%)
4
(50 – 59%)
4
(50 – 59%)
5
(60 – 69%)
Submission
of a specified
portfolio
* English, Home Language or English First Additional Language.
** Home Language or English First Additional Language.
For detailed information, refer to page 4 of this brochure.
Application Process
1. Apply online via
the University of
Johannesburg website
(www.uj.ac.za).
2. Once your application
has been successfully
processed, you will be
invited by the Faculty
to submit a portfolio.
Portfolios must be
submitted online via
a Google Drive Folder.
The link will be send
to students who
meet the minimum
requirements (APS
or M-Score).