BSc Landscape Architecture at University of Pretoria


Landscape architecture is the science and art of the design of outside areas for the use and enjoyment of people.

They create urban oases in the form of plazas and pedestrian routes and design environments around shopping centers and residential developments.

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.

Selection programme: 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
or
Geography
or
Life Sciences 4
or
Geography
or
Life Sciences 3
or
Geography
or
Life Sciences D
or
Geography

or

Life Sciences D

APS 27

Additional requirements

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

Duration: 3 years

What subjects do I need to be a landscape architect?

The following minimum requirements for admission apply: A grade 12 Certificate with university endorsement and at least 40% (E symbol) in Mathematics and Physical Science on Higher Grade or at least 50% (D symbol) for the same subjects at Standard Grade.

A minimum M Score of 18 is required for Grade 12.

What kind of jobs can you get with landscape architecture?

Architects. Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings, and other structures.

Civil Engineers.

Construction Managers.

Drafters.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists.

Hydrologists.

Interior Designers.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians.