TUT Architecture Requirements 2024. A graduate degree in Architecture can be obtained at TUT if you want to become a professional architect or architectural technologist. In studying architecture, we examine a variety of disciplines that contribute to our built environment.
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For Applicants With a Senior Certificate Obtained Before 2008
Admission Requirement
A Senior Certificate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with a D symbol (50 – 59%) at Higher Grade or a C symbol (60 – 69%) at Standard Grade for English.
Selection criteria
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 25 (six subjects).
For Applicants With a National Senior Certificate Obtained in or After 2008
Admission requirement
A National Senior Certificate, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement (four subjects with a minimum score of 4 in the subjects), or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language).
Selection criteria
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 25 (excluding Life Orientation).
For Applicants With a National Certificate (Vocational) At NQF Level 4
Admission Requirement
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English, 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and at least 60% (APS of 5) for any four other vocational subjects. TUT Architecture
Selection criteria
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 25 (excluding Life Orientation).
For Applicants With Qualifications on the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (Heqsf) Offered by Universities of Technology:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme if a qualification is in Archi- tecture or Architectural Technology or a related field of study on NQF Level 5 or above with an average of at least 60% for all modules completed.
Selection criteria
Admission will be based on academic performance; availability of space; and an interview.
TUT Architecture Selection Test
Assessment procedure
After passing the initial administrative screening, all applicants will sit for additional assess- ment arranged with the Department. The purpose of the assessment is to select only those applicants who are most likely to be successful in their studies in Architecture.
After consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will be selected. Please contact the Department for information pertaining to the assessment. Information pertaining to the assessment is available on the Department’s website: www. tutarchitecture.co.za.
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status per official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status
- See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Intake for the qualification
- January only.
Presentation
- Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays.
Minimum duration
- Four years.
Exclusion and readmission
- See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Class timetables and class times
Students will only be permitted to register for modules in different year groups if the scheduled contact sessions for those modules do not coincide. Students should therefore take note of scheduled contact sessions and class times before registering. TUT Architecture
Degree validation and accreditation
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) accredits both the fourth year specialisation options for registration in the SACAP category of Candidate Senior Technologist. The qualification is internationally validated through the Canberra Accord (CA).
The CA facilitates the portability of educational credentials amongst participating member countries by recognising the similarity of professional architecture degrees. CA signatories include Canada, China, Korea, Mexico, South Africa, the USA and a further 35 countries represented by the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA). TUT Architecture
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TUT Architecture Prospectus
Tut Architecture Prospectus available below
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