Description
The Bachelor of Architecture Honours (B. Arch. Hons) is developed for students who intend to pursue careers in Architecture and related fields. The programme is designed to provide students with deepened comprehensive and systematic knowledge and skills in the field of architecture and to develop their research capacity using the principles, theories and methodologies of the profession.
Admission Requirements
Applicants holding a Bachelor of Architecture degree, obtained from the Namibia University of Science and Technology, will be
evaluated by the Departmental Postgraduate Selection Committee on academic merit, based on the minimum average mark of
60% for their third year courses, and with regards to the maximum intake per academic year. Candidates who do not meet the
above requirements are advised to gain a minimum of one year work experience in an architectural office, to develop a portfolio
of work experience, with which they are encouraged to re‐apply in the next available academic year. Such candidates will be
invited for an interview with the Departmental Postgraduate Selection Committee, including a portfolio review, as per
requirements set out by the Department.
Applicants holding a Bachelor of Architecture degree obtained from any other recognised Tertiary Education Institution, at NQF
Level 7 worth a minimum of 360 credits or holders of an equivalent pre‐NQF 3‐year qualification in the field of architecture, of a
recognised Tertiary Education institution are eligible for admission for the “B” Arch Hons programme. Such qualifications will be
evaluated by the Departmental Postgraduate Selection Committee to determine equivalence in terms of core competencies,
acceptable to the Department.
In addition, candidates must have obtained a minimum average mark of 60% in Year 3 courses. Candidates who do not meet the
above requirements are advised to gain a minimum of one year work experience in an architectural office, to develop a portfolio
of work experience, with which they are encouraged to re‐apply in the next available academic year. Eligible candidates will be
invited for an interview with the Departmental Postgraduate Selection Committee, including a portfolio review of relevant study
experience, as per requirements set out by the Department. The decision of the Departmental Postgraduate Selection
Committee is final and no discussion of the results with the candidates will be entertained.
Career Opportunities
Career possibilities for graduates completing and leaving the programme at the exit level are bright and diverse as follows:
Graduates can take up careers in a wide range of areas in the built environment industry. Specifically they have opportunities in professional architecture firms as candidate Senior Architectural Technologist. They may also seek employment in professional firms for construction management, production of construction materials and equipment or specialise assubcontractors in a building project. Furthermore they may seek employment with local and municipal authorities and Government; Graduates who wish to pursue professional careers as architects, or related fields such as Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management and Urban Design; In addition, graduates of the programme may join academia to impart knowledge and skill and or be involved in research for development.
