Durban University of Technology Department of Architecture.
Head of Department (Acting): Dr D Whelan
Secretary: Ms N Sibisi
Email: nomthandazos@dut.ac.za
Tel: 031 373 2857 / 6532
Fax: 031 373 2006
Location: Steve Biko Campus, S5 L5
Department of Architecture Handbook
The department of Architecture strives to nurture a holistic approach towards education and a critical understanding of architecture and the built environment in the global environment by balancing the creative and professional aspirations with the aspirations and pragmatic requirements of contemporary society.
MISSION
- To empower students through quality teaching, research and the practical application thereof
- To build capacity and promote sustainable partnerships with industry and the community within a national and international context
- To encourage entrepreneurial and vocational development that promotes analytical and creative thinking
- To instill ethical values and professional responsibility in the profession
The department of architecture enjoys unconditional validation (accreditation), by The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), of both the National Diploma: Architectural Technology and the BTech: Architectural Technology. The Architectural Professions Act 44 of 2000 (referred to as the Act hereafter) allows for graduates to register in the following professional categories:
National Diploma: Architectural Technology: Candidate Architectural Technologist
Bachelor of Technology: Architectural Technology: Candidate Senior Architectural Technologist
Candidate architectural technologists / candidate senior architectural technologists are required by the Act to undergo a period of mentorship in a registered architectural practice and to pass professional practice exams in order to register as professional architectural technologists / professional senior architectural technologists respectively. Registered professionals may work in a practice or to engage in private practice.
For further information regarding the architectural profession please visit www.sacapsa.com.
Entry Requirements
National Diploma Architectural Technology Entrance Requirements
Bachelor of Technology Architectural Technology Entrance Requirements