ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Course Aim:
Architecture is the art and science of shaping the built environment, in order to support a sustainable quality of life for its inhabitants. Our course takes pride in nurturing both the knowledge and the social skills required for entering the world of architecture. Our Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes focus on gaining strong creative, technical and practical problem-solving skills in construction methodology, materials and innovative detail design. Students get exposure to a spectrum of architectural issues, ranging from a macro urban scale to human-scaled qualitative design.
Learning takes place through interaction, discussion and debate between students, studio assistants and lecturers. A strong theoretical underpinning supports the necessary knowledge and skills required for studio-based design challenges. The department employs innovative teaching and learning methods including interactive digital and online tools and social media. Students are also exposed to real-life community design-build work where learning happens through doing. The second semester of Third Year in the Diploma course is devoted to experiential learning in architectural practice.
Upon completion of the Diploma in Architectural Technology (3 years), the graduate may become a Candidate Architectural Technologist with SACAP (the South African Council for the Architectural Profession). After completing the Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (1 year full-time or 2 years part-time), the graduate may qualify as a Candidate Senior Architectural Technologist with SACAP and has the option to proceed with further Post Graduate Studies at various universities that offer them, to become a Candidate Professional Architect (Pr. Arch).
Our courses have a statement of support by SACAP and the CAA (Commonwealth Association of Architects) and are scheduled for validation in April 2023 (note new qualifications need to first complete a qualification before validation can occur).
Opportunities:
The Architectural Technologist will be fit for employment in architectural practice, in both the public and private sectors. She/he may assist senior staff with drawing, detailing, and presentations and by doing site supervision, as well as monitoring and liaising with clients, engineers, municipalities, quantity surveyors and contractors. Once the necessary experience has been gained, and the SACAP Registration is completed, the Architectural Technologist is recognised as competent and allowed to handle small to medium size work independently.
Admission requirements:
Admission Requirements: Minimum requirements: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
APS SCORE 30 with M; 32 with ML
English (HL or FAL) 4
Mathematics 4 (M)
Mathematics Literacy 6 (ML)
Technical Mathematics 5
Recommended: Technical Drawing and Design subjects
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Offering type: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Mr Siyabonga Mfiki
+27 21 460 3959
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DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Course Aim:
Architecture is the art and science of shaping the built environment, in order to support a sustainable quality of life for its inhabitants. Our course takes pride in nurturing both the knowledge and the social skills required for entering the world of architecture. Our Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes focus on gaining strong creative, technical and practical problem-solving skills in construction methodology, materials and innovative detail design. Students get exposure to a spectrum of architectural issues, ranging from a macro urban scale to human-scaled qualitative design.
Learning takes place through interaction, discussion and debate between students, studio assistants and lecturers. A strong theoretical underpinning supports the necessary knowledge and skills required for studio-based design challenges. The department employs innovative teaching and learning methods including interactive digital and online tools and social media. Students are also exposed to real-life community design-build work where learning happens through doing. The second semester of Third Year in the Diploma course is devoted to experiential learning in architectural practice.
Upon completion of the Diploma in Architectural Technology (3 years), the graduate may become a Candidate Architectural Technologist with SACAP (the South African Council for the Architectural Profession). After completing the Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (1 year full-time or 2 years part-time), the graduate may qualify as a Candidate Senior Architectural Technologist with SACAP and has the option to proceed with further Post Graduate Studies at various universities that offer them, to become a Candidate Professional Architect (Pr. Arch).
Our courses have a statement of support by SACAP and the CAA (Commonwealth Association of Architects) and are scheduled for validation in April 2023 (note new qualifications need to first complete a qualification before validation can occur).
Opportunities:
The Architectural Technologist will be fit for employment in architectural practice, in both the public and private sectors. She/he may assist senior staff with drawing, detailing, and presentations and by doing site supervision, as well as monitoring and liaising with clients, engineers, municipalities, quantity surveyors and contractors. Once the necessary experience has been gained, and the SACAP Registration is completed, the Architectural Technologist is recognised as competent and allowed to handle small to medium size work independently.
Admission requirements:
Admission Requirements: Minimum requirements: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
APS SCORE 30 with M; 32 with ML
English (HL or FAL) 4
Mathematics 4 (M)
Mathematics Literacy 6 (ML)
Technical Mathematics 5
Recommended: Technical Drawing and Design subjects
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Prepare this quote for:
FIRST YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1 (AHD150S)
R 11,200.00
ARCHITECTURAL LITERACY 1 (AHL150S)
R 9,920.00
ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE 1 (AHP150S)
R 4,860.00
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY 1 (AHT150S)
R 9,920.00
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 1 (EMD150S)
R 6,130.00
SECOND YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 (AHD260S)
R 11,120.00
ARCHITECTURAL LITERACY 2 (AHL260S)
R 8,680.00
ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE 2 (AHP260S)
R 9,920.00
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY 2 (AHT260S)
R 11,200.00
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 2 (EMD260S)
R 6,130.00
THIRD YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3 (AHD360S)
R 9,920.00
ARCHITECTURAL LITERACY 3 (AHL360S)
R 4,120.00
ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE 3 (AHP360S)
R 14,990.00
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY 3 (AHT370S)
R 9,920.00
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 3 (EMD360S)
R 4,350.00
Offering type: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Mr Siyabonga Mfiki
+27 21 460 3959
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.