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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. Master

    MEng Urban Engineering

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  2. Master

    Master of Architecture (Professional)

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  3. Master

    Master of Philosophy in Urban Infrastructure Design & Management

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  4. Master

    Town And Regional Planning, MTech (MTech)

    Cape Peninsula University of Technology 🇿🇦 Bellville, South Africa

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  6. Other programmes

    BT&RP Town and Regional Planning

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  7. Master

    Master of Architecture - MArch:1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  8. Bachelor

    BEng(Hons)(Urban Engineering)

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  9. Master

    Master of City Planning & Urban Design

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  10. Other programmes

    Town and Regional Planning

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  11. Master

    MSc/Dip in Urban Planning and Development

    Henley Business School 🇿🇦 Henley-on-Thames, South Africa

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  12. Other programmes

    D Litt et Phil: Urban Studies

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  13. Master

    MSc International Planning and Sustainable Urban Management

    Henley Business School 🇿🇦 Henley-on-Thames, South Africa

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  15. Other programmes

    Course: Language, Identity, Modernity: The Arabic study circle of Durban

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  16. Other programmes

    Course: Selected Student Architectural Technology Projects

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

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

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  18. Master

    Master of Theology (MTh) in Missiology with specialisation in Urban Ministry

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, 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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