Program Overview

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Programme: BSc (Interior Architecture) Interior Architecture

The BSc (Interior Architecture) programme is a three-year undergraduate degree that focuses on the design of designated spaces, considering the needs of the user and the harmony between architectural spaces and detailed design of spaces and lifestyle products.

Programme Information

Interior architecture is the art and science of the design of designated spaces. It focuses on the needs of the user and the harmony between architectural spaces and the detailed design of spaces and lifestyle products. Graduates will have the ability to design interiors and products. Attention is given to the design process, building and material technology, building climate, ergonomics, history, and visual communication within the context of society, economics, politics, and technology.

Admission Requirements

Applicants who matriculated before or in 2007

• A grade 12 Certificate with university endorsement and at least 40% (E symbol) in Mathematics and Physical Science on Higher Grade or at least 50% (D symbol) for the same subjects at Standard Grade.
• A minimum M Score of 18 is required for Grade 12.

Applicants who matriculated in 2008 or thereafter

• A National Senior Certificate with access to degree studies and a minimum Admission Point Score (APS) of 27.
• A minimum achievement level of 4 (at least 50%) for Mathematics and Physical Science.
• A minimum achievement level of 5 (at least 60%) for Afrikaans or English (as home language or first additional language) and an achievement level of at least 4 (minimum 50%) for Life Orientation.

Transfers

Students currently enrolled for other study programmes may apply for permission to transfer to the Department of Architecture. The selection process will be based on their Grade 12 results, academic record, and a detailed written motivation explaining reasons for wanting to transfer.

National Benchmark Test (NBT)

The Department of Architecture does not require all applicants to take the NBT. In special cases, the Admissions Officer will inform candidates of the arrangements should the test be an additional requirement.

Practical Requirement

At least one year of work or travel is recommended.

Important Dates

• 1 March: Applications for admission open for the next academic year.
• 30 June: Last day to submit all undergraduate applications for admission to the Department of Architecture for the following academic year.
• June/July/August/September: Departmental selection tests are written on scheduled Saturdays.
• October recess: Final selection interviews for applicants on the shortlist.
• 31 October: Selection results are available.
• 30 November: Last day for selected students to acknowledge their selection and pay deposits or make arrangements for payment.

Additional Requirements

Students wishing to transfer to other programmes in the Department of Architecture must obtain written consent from the admissions committee.

Other Programme-Specific Information

Concurrent Presentation

In the third year of study, Design, Construction, Design communication, Environmental studies, Earth studies, and Material studies must initially be examined in the same year.

Awarding of Degree

The degree is awarded to those students who have obtained all the prescribed credits for the programme modules.

Promotion to Next Study Year

A student is promoted to a subsequent year of study after acquiring all the prerequisite module credits of the preceding year of study.

Pass with Distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who, at first registration, simultaneously passes both Design 303 and Construction 320 with distinction (75%) with the proviso that the degree is completed within the minimum prescribed time and all other final-year modules are passed on first registration without any supplementary/special examinations.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the BSc (Interior Architecture) programme is divided into three years, with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of interior architecture.

Year 1

• Fundamental modules:
  • UPO 112: Academic orientation 112
  • AIM 102: Academic information management 102
• Core modules:
  • AAL 110: Earth studies 110
  • KON 111: Construction 111
  • KON 121: Construction 121
  • OKU 120: Design communication 120
  • OML 110: Environmental theory 110
  • OML 120: Environmental studies 120
  • ONT 100: Design 100

Year 2

• Core modules:
  • AAL 210: Earth studies 210
  • AAL 223: Earth studies 223
  • AAL 224: Earth studies 224
  • JCP 201: Community-based project 201
  • KON 210: Construction 210
  • KON 220: Construction 220
  • OML 210: Environmental theory 210
  • OML 220: Environmental studies 220
  • ONT 203: Design 203
  • TKS 212: Textiles: Utilities, fibres and yarns 212
  • MST 223: Material studies 223

Year 3

• Core modules:
  • AAL 320: Earth studies 320
  • BER 310: Business law 310
  • KON 310: Construction 310
  • KON 320: Construction 320
  • MST 313: Material studies 313
  • MST 323: Material studies 323
  • OKU 313: Design communication 313
  • OMG 310: History of the environment 310
  • OMG 320: History of the environment 320
  • OML 310: Environmental studies 310
  • OML 320: Environmental studies 320
  • ONT 303: Design 303
  • PJS 320: Practice management 320

General Regulations

The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.