Bachelor of Architecture
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Architecture is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 7 in the Physical Planning, Design and Management subfield. It is intended to provide a higher-education foundation in architecture and related design and planning practice, although its current SAQA registration status should be verified before enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in architecture, spatial design, physical planning and the management of design-related work might consider this qualification. This is general guidance, not an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward architecture, spatial design and physical-planning-related work. It does not guarantee employment, professional appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Architectural and spatial design thinking
- Physical planning concepts
- Design communication
- Design and project coordination
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Architecture
- SAQA ID
- 87233
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Physical Planning Design and Management
- Originator
- Nelson Mandela University
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 87233, NQF level and credit value match the current offering.