Architecture University of Johannesburg

Overview

About the program

The Architecture program is offered by University of Johannesburg.

The Master of Architecture is a validated professional qualification leading to Candidate Architect status, as defined by SACAP. This programme also provides students with a solid intellectual and professional understanding of the history, theory, technology and design practices of architecture. It further introduces students to advanced critical perspectives on contemporary architectural issues. This programme is taught through the Unit System.

The expectation is that students at this level will, through reading and design research, define their own particular area of study in relation to the conceptual frameworks of the Units. The course stresses innovation and highlights the value of creative architectural propositions, their social impact and professional requirements. Design is thus always conducted within a broad and rigorous intellectual framework provided by the Unit tutors, the culture of the School and the external expectations placed upon it.

 It is particularly aimed at delivering diverse, yet highly focused strands of theoretical research. Having obtained this qualification, students will be able to demonstrate competence in the specified exit level outcomes; conduct independent research at a high theoretical and/or design-research based level.