Advanced Diploma (Architectural Design)

Nelson Mandela University

Advanced Diploma (Architectural Design)

Programme Overview:

This design-focused course is aimed at students who wish to either transfer to the architectural programme by continuing with the one-year BAS Honours degree, and one-year MArch (Professional) degree, or who intend to (with some experience) practice independently as professional senior architectural technologists.

Faculty:

Faculty of EngineeringFaculty of the Built Environment and Technology

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 1 year

Qualification type:

Advanced Diploma (AdvDip)

Department:

Department of Architecture

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

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Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

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Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

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Subjects requirements:

Applicants who hold a Dip (Architectural Technology) from Nelson Mandela University with: • An average of 70% for Principles of Architectural Design I, II, III (final mark), 65% for theory of architecture I, II, III, and 60% as the average of the final marks for Studio Work I, II and III and Construction and Detailing I, II and III. • Applicants who do not qualify in terms of the above requirements are required to write an entrance examination set and evaluated by the Department of Architectural Technology and Interior Design. • Applicants who hold a Dip (Architectural Technology) or a first degree in architecture from another accredited tertiary institution must sit for the entrance examination referred to in the point above. Applicants who have completed their diplomas at another institution must comply with the following selection processes as detailed below: • Those applicants who have completed their Diploma in Architectural Technology at another institution will be required to submit their full academic record and a portfolio for assessment by the departmental admissions committee. • In addition, applicants must prepare a submission for the Department of Architectural Technology and Interior Design, the requirements of which are available from the department. Selection is based on an applicant's design and technical design ability, academic record, and work experience where applicable. • Selection is at the discretion of the Depart

Career opportunities:

The field of expertise of architectural technologists is mainly construction methods, materials, the preparation of drawings and graphic presentations and the design of small and intermediate buildings. Employment opportunities exist with architectural practices, government institutions and property developers, or as self- employed consultants. The programme leads to registration as a professional senior architectural technologist with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession who will require a two year ‘candidacy’ period followed by a qualifying exam. They can also follow postgraduate studies in Architectural Technology or related fields such as town planning.

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