MArch - Research
The Department of Architecture has a history of active research and publication, much of it related to pertinent regional issues. Research areas have included:
Architectural conservation studies with an emphasis on the small towns and villages of the Eastern Province.
Studies of the design, location and procurement of rural schools in the Eastern Cape Province.
Studies of the design of traditional courts for the Eastern Cape.
Studies of coastal architecture and development including marinas.
Studies of urban development issues, including housing.
Studies of space syntax .
Studies of creativity with particular reference to architectural design.
Studies of architectural computer usage.
The MArch candidate is required to submit a research dissertation. This is subjected to internal and external evaluation. Supervision of the dissertation is provided by the Department.
Bursaries are available for students registering for postgraduate degrees.
Intakes
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The medium of instruction and examination at the NMMU is English.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit proof of English proficiency before registration. The TOEFL or IELTS tests, available in most countries, are acceptable proof.
IELTS – 6.5 overall score with a minimum of 6 in each section.
TOEFL: PBT – 580 overall with minimums of 53 in listening, 52 in reading and 59 in structure/written
CBT – 237 overall with minimums of 19 in listening, 19 in reading and 25 in structure/written
IBT – 90 overall with minimums of 18 in listening, 17 in reading 22 in writing and 19 in speaking
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
25980 ZAR
Annual Cost of Living: 35000 ZAR
Application Fee: 500 ZAR
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