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Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours

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

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Subjects: 6.

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

Purpose of the Learning Programme

This programme has been approved in terms of the new Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF)

This qualification will provide students with a sound knowledge base in the Architectural  profession and the ability to apply that knowledge, the skills and values as Candidate Senior Architectural Technologists whilst also equipping them to undertake more specialised post-graduate studies such as the proposed 1 year MArch (Professional) programme. As such, this qualification will provide an articulation route for students who wish to qualify as Candidate Senior Architectural Technologists. This was highlighted as a particularly valuable attribute in terms of transformation of the profession, by the visiting Accreditation Panel during May 2012.

Career fields: Architect

Duration: The qualification shall extend over one year of full-time study.

Curriculum

First year
Compulsory modules:

Architectural Design and Treatise

Architectural Theory and Research Methodology

Architectural Computer Usage

Urban Studies

Advanced Construction

Professional Practice