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Study Architecture in South Africa

Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban and Regional Planning: Development Planning, Environment and Planning, Howard College (PhD)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  2. Bachelor

    BTech (Eng : Civil: Urban Engineering)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  3. Diploma

    Town and Regional Planning, Howard College (Postgraduate Diploma)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  4. Master

    Master of Architecture (Professional)

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Science in Architecture DSc(Arch):

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  7. Other programmes

    Urban and Regional Planning in Local Government (short course)

    University of the Free State 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, South Africa

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  8. Other programmes

    Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Civil Urban Engineering

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  9. Master

    Magister in Urban and Regional Planning M.U.R.P.

    University of the Free State 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, South Africa

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  10. Bachelor

    BA Honours: Urban Studies

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Interior Architecture

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Architectural Studies

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  13. Master

    MTech (Architectural Technology)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  15. Master

    Urban Design, Master of Urban Design: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  16. Other programmes

    Electrical Infrastructure Construction, NC(V)

    Northlink FET College 🇿🇦 Panorama, South Africa

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  17. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology (Bachelor) (BTech)

    Cape Peninsula University of Technology 🇿🇦 Bellville, South Africa

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  18. Master

    Master of Interior Architecture(Professional)

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Theology (DTh) in Missiology with specialisation in Urban Ministry

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  20. Master

    Master of City & Regional Planning

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  21. Bachelor

    Engineering: Civil (Urban Engineering) (Bachelor) (BTech)

    Cape Peninsula University of Technology 🇿🇦 Bellville, South Africa

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Honours BAS(Hons): 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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Study Architecture in South Africa – facts and figures

In South Africa, 15 universities and colleges offer 96 Architecture programmes: 22 Bachelor, 30 Master and 14 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Pretoria, Durban, Rondebosch and Wits. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Pretoria, University of KwaZulu-Natal and University of Cape Town.

Degrees in Architecture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Architecture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Architecture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Architecture programmes?

The directory lists 96 Architecture programmes at 15 institutions in South Africa. Popular cities include Pretoria, Durban and Rondebosch.

How long does it take to study Architecture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Architecture programmes in South Africa?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Pretoria, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Cape Town, University of the Witwatersrand and University of Johannesburg.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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