Bachelor of the Built Environment in Architecture

NQF Level: 7

SAQA ID: 101515

Qualification Code: BBARC1
Location: Steve Biko Campus (S5 Level 5)

Description of the Programme

The BBE (Architecture) is a three-year full-time programme. Its specific purpose is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and
skills required to register as a candidate architectural technologist with SACAP once graduated. To register with the professional council, an
additional period of mentorship and professional practice examinations need to be completed.
Vision
Developing Architectural Minds to respond to context and inspire society
Mission
We shall adopt a learning paradigm focussing on finding and solving challenges in the build environment. We endeavour to achieve this through
broad collaboration and the appropriate use of technology.
Career Opportunities
The Department of Architecture enjoys validation (accreditation) by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP). The
Architectural Professions Act 44 of 2000 (referred to as the Act hereafter) allows for graduates to register in the following professional categories:
• National Diploma (Architectural Technology) - Candidate Architectural Technologist
• Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) – Candidate Architectural Technologist
• BTech (Architectural Technology) - Candidate Senior Architectural Technologist
• Bachelor of the Built Environment in Architecture - Candidate Senior Architectural Technologist
• Candidate architectural technologists’ / candidate senior architectural technologists are required by the Act to undergo a period of
mentorship in a registered architectural practice and to pass professional practice exams in order to register as professional
architectural technologists/professional senior architectural technologists respectively. Registered professionals may work in a
practice or engage in private practice.
The Department also offers a Master of the Built Environment and Doctor of the Built Environment qualification; however, both are
research degrees that do not lead to professional registration. At the moment we are curriculating to offer Professional Master of the
Built Environment qualification which can lead to registration as a Candidate Professional Architect, but these will not yet be available
in 2022.
Entry Requirements – BBE (Architecture)
The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate; the Senior Certificate (offered prior to 2008); or the National Certificate
(Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels to achieve an exemption/endorsement for admittance to a bachelor’s degree
programme. In addition, the minimum admission requirements, rule G7, is stipulated in the General Rules Handbook.
Further to the above, the following are required for admission into BBE (Architecture):
Explanation of Points scale:
SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC)
SYMBOL HIGHER GRADE STANDARD GRADE
A 8 6
B 7 5
C 6 4
D 5 3
E 4 2
F 3 1
 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC)
% LEVEL POINTS
90-100 7 8
80-89% 7 7
70-79% 6 6
60-69% 5 5
50-59% 4 4
40-49% 3 3
30-39% 2 2
20-29% 1 1
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A person will only be considered for registration for an instructional programme approved by the Institution’s Senate if the person complies
with:
(a) The minimum admission requirements stated in DUT general handbook (refer to DUT website for general handbook).
(b) Institutional faculty, departmental and/or instructional programme specific rules; and

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS IN TERMS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF)

G7 rule: For Bachelor’s Degree:

“a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum
achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 4 in four NSC 20-credit subjects chosen from the NSC designated
subject list”

Entry Requirements BBE (Architecture)

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) (PRE 2009) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
(01January 2009) (VOCATIONAL) (NCV)

NSC DEGREE ENTRY SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) (NCV) – LEVEL 4

Compulsory Subjects NSC Rating Code Compulsory Subjects HG SG Compulsory Subjects Mark

English 4 English D C Three Fundamental 60%

Subject including English
Mathematics 4 Mathematics D C Four Compulsory 70%
Vocational Subjects
In addition: THREE 4
recognized NSC 20 credit
subjects as stated above
NB:
1. NSC Mathematical Literacy will not be accepted as a substitute for the subject NSC Mathematics
2. Other recommended subjects (not compulsory): Technology, History, Art, Technical Drawing, Geography, Physics.
3. In addition to the requirements above, the top 300 applicants will be required to undergo a test for selection purposes. The weighted results
from this test, in addition to their Trials mathematics marks for those students yet to complete their senior certificate or the mathematics
results achieved in their NSC if already awarded will be used to determine offers of places in the programme based on a ranking of these
combined results.
4. Preference will be given to applicants placing Architecture at DUT as their 1st choice. This will also apply to the ranking of offers. Should
suitably numbers of candidates not register, the department reserves the right to conduct a second round of selection.

OR
Admission Requirement based upon Work Experience, Age and Maturity

For admission to entry level DEGREE studies:

A person may, subject to such requirements as the Senate may determine, be admitted if such a person is in possession of a National
Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate, or an equivalent certificate, but lacks the minimum requirements for admission to the degree
provided that:
(a) The person shall have reached the age of 23 in the first year of registration and shall have at least:
three years’ appropriate work experience; and/or capacity for the proposed instructional programme, which shall be assessed
by a Senate-approved admission assessment comprising of a DUT Standardised Assessment Test for Access and Placement
(SATAP), Academic Literacies (AL) & English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (2,5 hours) and/or an appropriate subject or
programme specific written assessment designed and marked by the relevant Department; and the person has obtained
(b) A conditional certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board (when in possession of the Senior Certificate (SC));
OR has met
 (c) The requirements for Senate discretionary admission (when in possession of the NSC or equivalent), where Senate is satisfied
the applicant has shown sufficient academic ability to ensure success, and that the person’s standard of communication skills,
and/or work experience are such that the person, in the opinion of the Senate, should be able to complete the proposed
instructional programme successfully.
(d) The person’s application for admission in terms of with work experience, age and maturity is approved prior to registration.
Applicants intending to gain admission through work experience, age and maturity must submit their applications at
least four months before commencement of the academic year.

Tuition Fees
To assist you with your planning, the 2024 fees have been indicated. An increase for next year to accommodate the inflation rate
can be expected.

Please Note: DUT cannot be held liable for the fees in this brochure as the 2025 fees are not yet final.

First Year Curriculum

Name of Module Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2024 Fees
Semester One
Academic Literacy IA ACLA101 5 8 R2850.00
Architectural Design IA ADNA101 5 24 R9140.00
Construction Technology IA CNTA102 5 24 R9140.00
Mathematics for the Built Environment MTBE101 5 12 R4170.00
Physics for the Built Environment 1A PHBA101 5 8 R2880.00
Settlement History I STLH101 5 12 R3810.00
TOTAL R31990.00
Semester Two
Academic Literacy 1B ACLB101 5 8 R2850.00
Architectural Design IB ADNB101 5 24 R9140.00
Construction Technology IB CNTB102 5 24 R9140.00
Cornerstone 101 CSTN101 5 12 R3740.00
History and Theory of Design I HTDS101 5 8 R2850.00
Physics for the Built Environment 1B PHBB101 5 8 R2880.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 140
TOTAL R30600.00
Second Year Curriculum
Semester Three
Architectural Design II ADSG201 6 24 R9140.00
History and Theory of Design II HTDS201 6 8 R2850.00
Landscaping and Site Survey II LDSS201 6 8 R2850.00
Urban Settlements II URBS201 6 8 R2850.00
Sociology of Work SCLW101 5 8 R3170.00
TOTAL R20860.00
Semester Four
French for Sciences and Technology I (elective) FRST101 R2400.00
Mandarin for Sciences and Technology I (elective) MNST101 R2400.00
Principles of Commercial Law II PCLW201 6 8 R2850.00
Project Management (elective) PJMN102 6 8 R3170.00
Research Methods RMDS102 6 8 R2850.00
Work Based Project II (Design and Technology) WBPJ201 6 32 R9140.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 3&4 120
TOTAL R22810.00
Third Year Curriculum
Semester Five
Architectural Design III ADSG301 7 24 R9140.00
Construction Technology III CSTC301 7 24 R9140.00
French for Sciences and Technology II (elective)* FRST201 R2400.00
History and Theory of Design IIIA HTDA301 7 8 R2850.00
Law of Building Contracts III LWBC301 7 8 R2850.00
Mandarin for Sciences and Technology II (elective)* MNST201 R2400.00
Property and Land Economics III PLEC301 7 8 R2850.00
TOTAL R31630.00
Semester Six
Please note:
FRST201 or MNST201 need only be taken if FRST101 or MNST101 is chosen as an elective in 2nd year.

Should PJMN102 be taken, there is no need to do the languages in 3rd year.

History and Theory of Design IIIB HTDB301 7 8 R2850.00
Major Integrated Project MIPJ101 7 32 R12290.00
Professional Practice III PPCT30 7 12 R4180.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 5&6 124
TOTAL R19320.00

Application
Applicants who wish to enrol for the programme must apply through the CAO system by no later than 30 September of the previous
year.
CAO Online Application visit: http://www.cao.ac.za
CAO Contact Details
Private Bag X06
Dalbridge, 4014
Tel: (031) 2684444
Fax: (031) 2684422

CAO Code: DU-D-BAT

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2024

For Further Information

Contact the Department of Department of Architecture Steve Biko Campus (S5 Level 5)
Durban University of Technology
P O Box 1334
DURBAN,
4000
Tel: (031) 3732857
Fax: (031) 3732006
Email: nomthandazos@dut.ac.za

Financial Aid

For Financial Aid application for a DUT programme please apply online at www.nsfas.org.za or call the NSFAS call centre on 0860 067
327.

For an explanation on how to fill out the application form, please go towww.nsfas.org.za or contact the call centre on the number above.

Please note that completing a form does not guarantee Financial Aid. For further assistance, please consult the Department of
Financial Aid and Scholarships on (031)373 2931/2557/2054.

This is for information purposes only and is not binding on the Durban University of Technology