Bachelor of Science in Architecture Course Requirements at UP
University of Pretoria · Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture is a bachelor's Degree offered by UP for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Science in Architecture at UP
National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of at least 5 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language, at least level 4 in Mathematics and at least level 4 in Physical Sciences. Considered only as a first choice; selection includes an interview.
About this course
This programme introduces students to architectural design, technology and theory, forming the first step toward professional registration as an architect. Admission includes an interview as part of selection.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via the University of Pretoria's application system, details at www.up.ac.za/programmes.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Architect appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at UP, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
Meeting the requirements at an admission score of APS 30+ doesn’t guarantee a seat here, demand for this course tends to outstrip the places available, especially closer to the closing date. Apply early rather than waiting until the deadline.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with UP and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 30 June 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- APS / Points
- APS 30
- Campus
- Hatfield, Pretoria
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Source: university-of-pretoria.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Pretoria before applying.