Master of Architecture

Purpose

• Developing specialised/scientific knowledge of a selected aspect of architectural, environmental or related field of design through a Postgraduate programme of individual, supervised research and demonstrating competence in documenting the research in accordance with pre-requisite, internationally accepted standards of excellence.
• Admission to the degree DArch or PhD.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Learners can apply for RPL and submit a record of all prior learning together with a portfolio of design work that has been completed during her/his time in practice. The complete portfolio would be submitted to the Department of Architecture with the application and presented by the student at a portfolio review. This presentation, in person or through digital communication media (skype), would be reviewed and evaluated by an evaluation committee (review panel). The panel would be constituted of a minimum 3 members; made up of experienced architectural academics (one of whom would be external to the Department of Architecture. Work considered by the panel to meet the requirements for access to the NQF Level 9 M.Arch (Professional) qualification, would enable access for the applicant.

Entry Requirements

• A BArch Degree

Or

Alternatively

• An equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of UPE.

Competence in;

• Applying sound qualitative and quantitative research methodology;
• Planning and conducting empirical research, accurate surveys, investigations and analyses using appropriate methods and resources;
• Deriving, analysing and accurately interpreting information from data and other sources of information;
• Recording information from documents or other sources;
• Compiling appropriate research reports, treatises and dissertations.

Research proposals for the dissertation require approval by the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Economic Sciences prior to finalisation of a learner's registration procedures.

The study supervisor/s, one or more examiners and moderators are appointed by the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Economic Sciences.

Continuous supervision and evaluation by the supervisor/mentor, of submissions leading to completion of a dissertation and fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree.