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How Many Years to Study Architecture in South Africa

School for an architect can last anywhere between 5 and 7 years, depending on the curriculum and length of the program they decide to participate in as a student.

To study architecture in South Africa, what do I need?

Architects begin their careers in this industry by earning a National Diploma in Architecture or a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from a university or technikon. These courses need a National Senior Certificate that satisfies the prerequisites for a diploma or degree study.

Is three years sufficient to learn architecture?

Depending on the curriculum, undergraduate architecture students will graduate in three to four years with a BA or BSc.

How much do architects in South Africa make?

What is the average salary for architects in South Africa? In South Africa, an architect makes R 1,020,000 year, or R 523 per hour. The starting salary for entry-level jobs is R 540 000, while the average yearly salary for experienced professionals is R 9 600 000.

Do architects need to have sketching skills?

You don’t have to be particularly “excellent” at drawing; rather, drawing is a talent that stands alongside others that constitute a great architect, including analysis, synthesis, creative problem-solving, sensitivity to, and knowledge of, people’s needs and desires.

What do architects study?

In consideration of the practical and aesthetic needs, architects plan and design the construction and development of structures and land areas.

Is architecture more difficult than engineering?

Yes, due to the intense effort necessary in architecture school, architecture is more difficult to learn than engineering. However, engineering is a math- and physics-based field, therefore it can be harder to study engineering than architecture if you are not confident in these areas.

What traits are necessary for architects?

Creativity.

Resourcefulness. 

Technical Attention 

Foresight.

Drive.

Collaboration.

construction knowledge.

Leadership.

 

How to go into architecture

Get your bachelor’s degree.

Take part in a program for internships.

Obtain a license.

Apply for a job as an architect.

Obtain certificates for your field.

Think about getting your master’s.

 

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