CapMSc Architecture (Professional)University of Cape Town · Cape Town, South Africa

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: Not published
Tuition: To be confirmed
Fields: Architecture, Design / Media Arts

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: Apr 1, 2026
Application deadline: Sep 30, 2026

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Motivation for choice of study

Statement of motivation uploaded with the online application.

CV or resume

Up-to-date CV outlining education and experience.

Design portfolio

Typically required for architecture admissions; confirm format on School pages.

Academic transcript(s) and degree certificate

Certified copies of transcripts and degree certificates from non-UCT institutions; official/certified paper copies typically required after online upload.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Appropriate prior architecture qualification; Professional Master's pathway in Architecture; consult School of Architecture, Planning & Geomatics and Faculty Handbook for exact entry credentials and portfolio rules.
Prerequisites: Technical preparation; Design portfolio and prior architectural studies typically required; confirm current School instructions.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); UCT postgraduate minimum. Required if English is not home language / not proven via prior English-medium study.
TOEFL: 88 overall (L19, W19, R20, S22); UCT postgraduate iBT minimum. Required if English is not home language / not proven via prior English-medium study.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source