BSc Interior Architecture at University of Pretoria


Interior architecture is the art and science of the design of designated spaces. It focuses on the needs of the user and the harmony between architectural spaces and the detailed design of spaces and lifestyle products. Graduates will have the ability to design interiors and products.

Admission requirements

The following persons will be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade 12 certificate with university endorsement; a candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and a candidate who is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria.

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.

Grade 11 results are used in the provisional admission of prospective students.

A valid qualification with admission to degree studies is required.

Minimum subject and achievement requirements, as set out below, are required.

On the first-year level, a student has a choice between Afrikaans and English as a language medium.

In certain cases, tuition may be presented in English only, for example in electives, where the lecturer may not speak Afrikaans, or in cases where it is not economically or practically viable.

BSc (Interior Architecture) will only be considered as the first study choice. Selection program: Selection includes an interview.

Minimum requirements

Achievement level

Afrikaans or English Mathematics Physical Sciences
APS
NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level 5 3 C C 4 3 D D 4 3 D D 27

Additional requirements

Students wishing to transfer to other programs in the Department of Architecture must obtain written consent
from the admissions committee.

Duration: 3 years

What jobs can you do with an interior architecture degree?

interior designer.

model maker.

visual merchandiser.

computer visualizer.

Part 1 architectural assistant.

film studio props designer.

How much do interior architects earn in South Africa?

The average salary for an Interior Designer in SA is R 205 370 gross per year (R 17 110 gross per month), which is 26% lower than South Africa’s national average salary. Salary Range: an Interior Designer can expect an average starting salary of R 121 450. The highest salaries can exceed R 525 000.