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Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Architectural Studies

The Bachelor of Architectural Studies in Architecture is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Architectural Studies offered by the Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology

The Department of Architecture’s professional programme is structured as follows: a three-year Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies (BAS), followed by a one-year BAS (Honours) degree and a one-year MArch (Prof) degree in Architecture thereafter

Once you have completed your BAS degree, should you decide not to proceed further, and complying with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession’s (SACAP) practical training and exam requirements, you can register as an architectural technologist. Should you also complete your BAS (Honours) studies and comply with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession’s (SACAP) practical training and exam requirements, you can register as a senior architectural technologist.

Only once you have completed the MArch (Professional) degree and have complied with SACAP’s practical training requirements and exam requirements, will you be able to register as a professional architect.

The Architectural programmes are SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) and CAA (Commonwealth Association of Architects) accredited.

Career fields: Architect

Duration: The qualification shall extend over three years of full-time study.