Bachelor of Architectural Studies | UKZN

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Duration

3 year(s)

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The Bachelor of Architectural Studies at UKZN (Howard College) is a three-year undergraduate degree that forms the foundation for a career in architecture, equipping students with design thinking, technical drawing, and spatial reasoning skills. The programme explores South African architectural heritage alongside contemporary design theory, sustainability, and urban planning in the context of rapidly growing KwaZulu-Natal cities like Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of creative work and complete an essay and questionnaire as part of the selection process.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 4
Mathematics: Level 5
One of: Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Geography, History, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Music, Religious Studies, Visual Arts, or any language HL/FAL: Level 5
Life Orientation: Level 4
APS: 30

Career Prospects

Architectural Technologist – Prepares technical drawings and documentation for architectural firms working on South African residential and commercial projects.
Urban Designer – Shapes public spaces and streetscapes for South African cities undergoing regeneration and densification.
Interior Architect – Designs functional and aesthetic interior environments for South African corporate, hospitality, and retail sectors.
Heritage Conservation Specialist – Assesses and restores historically significant buildings for provincial heritage bodies in South Africa.
Project Administrator – Coordinates construction documentation and client liaison for architectural practices across South Africa.

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