The Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Wits is a three-year degree providing professional architectural training accredited by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) and validated by the Commonwealth Association of Architects. Students develop skills in architectural design and theory, construction technology, histories and theories of architecture, and structural engineering. The programme culminates in small office practice, preparing graduates for the profession. Most BAS graduates continue to the Master of Architecture (Professional) to register as candidate architects, while others pursue careers in architectural technology, interior design, landscape architecture, or urban studies. Wits's Johannesburg campus immerses students in one of Africa's most architecturally dynamic cities.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 4
Mathematics: Level 4
APS: 34
Architect – Designs residential, commercial, and public buildings across South Africa after completing the MArch (Professional) and registering with SACAP as a professional architect.
Architectural Technologist – Produces detailed construction drawings and manages technical documentation for building projects, working under the supervision of registered architects in South African practice.
Urban Planner – Applies architectural knowledge to town planning, land-use management, and urban design for South African municipalities and property developers.
Interior Designer – Creates functional and aesthetic interior spaces for South African residential, hospitality, and corporate clients, applying spatial design skills from the BAS foundation.
Heritage Conservation Specialist – Assesses, documents, and advises on the conservation of South Africa’s built heritage, working with the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA).
