University of Pretoria - Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology MSc in Applied Science specialising in Architecture (Coursework)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

University of Pretoria - Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

MSc in Applied Science specialising in Architecture (Coursework)

Pretoria, South Africa

MSc

1 year

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The MSc in Applied Science specializing in Architecture (Coursework) is offered by the Department of Architecture, which offers postgraduate and research programmes in architecture and landscape architecture. The department uses an ecosystemic, transdisciplinary approach and runs research projects with industry, government and communities. The programme urges students to embrace disruptive technologies and post-pandemic life, work and education, preparing graduates for roles in the built environment, computational design, sustainability and landscape urbanism.

Career Outcomes: Career opportunities include: architectural practice, design consultancy, urban planning, landscape architecture, digital modeling, sustainability consultancy, construction, heritage conservation, research roles, policy and progression to PhD study.

The Department of Architecture offers professional postgraduate programmes in the complementary fields of architecture and landscape architecture, as well as research postgraduate programmes across all architecture disciplines. Following an ecosystemic approach, the three programmes and our research focus areas are mutually supportive and often integrated in transdisciplinary research projects with partners in industry, government and local communities.