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Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment

Duration3 yearsNQF level7Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

UCT 2027 admission scoring: Guaranteed: 450 FPS; likely: 408 WPS; possible targeted-redress admission: 348 FPS. Source pages: programme 32-36; admission requirements 36. UCT uses faculty-specific FPS/WPS rather than the standard APS field.

Course content

What you may study

Creative theory; studio practice; visual or performance communication; history and context; digital or production methods; critique; and portfolio-based projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Entry requirements

Required school subjects

MathematicsLevel 4 · 50%Mathematics 50% or above.
EnglishLevel 4 · 50%English 50% or above.
Architecture portfolio50%Portfolio: 75% guaranteed, 68% likely, 50% possible.
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Confirm programme-specific rules with the institution.
Admission

Other admission conditions

Guaranteed: 450 FPS; likely: 408 WPS; possible targeted-redress admission: 348 FPS.
Mathematics, AL and QL must be written; results are not used for EBE admission.

Further study

Possible study paths

Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. A related advanced diploma, postgraduate diploma, honours degree or other higher qualification, depending on the completed qualification and the receiving institution's admission rules.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Entry-level professional, technical, administrative or research-support roles related to the qualification. Some occupations require professional registration or further study.

Study locations

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