BLArchHons Landscape Architecture

Programme Information

Also refer to G Regulations G.16 to G.29 and G.54.

Admission Requirements

A candidate for the degree programme Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Honours:

(1) must be a graduate with a BScLArch degree or an equivalent university degree;

(2) must have an appropriate recognised tertiary qualification. Such a candidate may be required at the discretion of the Head of Department to take:

(i) an academic literacy test;

(ii) a computer skills test;

(3) must have a qualification deemed adequate by the Head of Department in consultation with the Dean and obtain (where necessary) the approval of Senate and comply with any other prescribed requirements.

Candidates mentioned in (2) and (3) above may at the discretion of the Head of Department be required to be evaluated in prerequisite fields of knowledge and/or register for additional modules for non-degree purposes.

Candidates mentioned in (1) (2) and (3) above

(i) should preferably have had practical experience and/or have done and recorded an extended study excursion;

(ii) are interviewed for selection;

(iii) must present a portfolio and/or design journal which demonstrates the requisite level of proficiency and competency and is considered a record of their experience within the discipline;

(iv) are selected on merit.

Note: A limited number of candidates are admitted to this programme.

Other programme-specific information

Awarding of degree
The degree is awarded to those students who have obtained the prescribed credits. Students admitted with conditions must comply with all of these before all 700 series module credits and the degree are awarded.

Examinations and pass requirements

The minimum pass mark is 50%. A minimum of 40% is required in the examination, with a minimum final mark of 50% to pass. If a module is not evaluated by examination a minimum coursework mark of 50% is required. If the module is not evaluated by coursework a minimum examination mark of 50% is required.

Pass with Distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction if students registered for the degree for the first time, complete the degree within the minimum prescribed time and pass all modules with a weighted average of 75%.

CONTACT US

Undergraduate applications and admissions:

Ms Jenny van Rooyen

012 4205166