Program Overview

Programme: Master of Interior Architecture [MIntArch] (Coursework)

The Professional degrees are presented as a taught master's degree for the purpose of registration as a candidate professional and is done by coursework projects, a design investigation mini-dissertation and design project.

Programme Information

The programme is a taught master's degree that aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in interior architecture. The programme consists of coursework, a design investigation mini-dissertation, and a design project.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level
2. Certified copy of ID or passport
3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees)

• A description of the proposed research field indicating a research topic and the broad scope of the proposed study, not exceeding 500 words All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents:

1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable)
3. Certified copy of passport All postgraduate applications are subject to departmental admissions processes. Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable). Admission to all qualifications is subject to supervisory capacity and/or research projects in the field of specialisation in a department, therefore the relevant department has the right to limit the number of students per year. Complying with the minimum admissions requirements, does not automatically guarantee admission to the degree. Proposed research studies for masters and doctoral applicants should align with the research focus of the relevant department. If a qualifying candidate has expressed an interest in a field of study that the relevant department cannot accommodate, the applicant may be considered for an alternative project. All postgraduate applicants must be proficient in English as English is the official language of tuition, communication and correspondence at the University of Pretoria.

• Candidates who cannot provide evidence that previous studies were completed in English, must submit TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results with their application. All applicants must be computer literate. All students need to have access to an internet enabled device, as well as consistent email and internet access. Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students in accordance with the University strategy.

Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. Bachelor of Interior Architecture Honours (or equivalent) degree in spatial design with at least one year of practical experience and/or a record of an extended study excursion
2. Candidates with a weighted average of at least 60% for all the modules of the honours degree and who completed the honours degree in the minimum time will receive preference

Other Programme-Specific Information

Design Topic

The topic of the final design project (DIT 803 & DPD 803) must be approved by the relevant head of department.

Awarding of Degree

The degree is awarded to those students having obtained the prescribed credits. Those students admitted with conditions must comply with all of these before all the 700 series module credits and the degree are awarded.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

The minimum pass mark is 50%. A minimum of 40% is required in the examination, with a minimum final mark of 50% to pass. If a module is not evaluated by examination, a minimum coursework mark of 50% is required. If the module is not evaluated by coursework, a minimum examination mark of 50% is required.

Research Information

A mini-dissertation must be submitted on a field of study as approved by the Department.

Pass with Distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction if a student who is registered for the degree for the first time completes the degree within the minimum prescribed time and passes all modules with a weighted average of 75% (not rounded).

Core Modules

• CPD 810: Continuing practice development 810
  • Credits: 30.00
  • Module content: Design specialisation and advanced professional practice.
• DIT 803: Design investigation 803
  • Credits: 60.00
  • Module content: Individual report of independent research under the guidance of a supervisor.
• DPD 803: Design project and discourse 803
  • Credits: 90.00
  • Module content: Research-led design project. Students may from time to time be required to undertake experiential learning/practical work, community engagement or data collection activities related to on-site research in socioeconomically underprivileged areas.