Architecture Degrees Online

Admissions • A high school diploma or equivalent is required. • CPCC Placement tests are required in English and mathematics. Developmental Studies for math and English classes are available for students to build basic skills and knowledge. • A counseling/orientation appointment follows placement testing. • Students should see a faculty advisor before registration. • Students entering this program should take the courses in bold print first if at all possible. • Many courses have prerequisites or corequisites; check the Course Descriptions section for details.

Additional Information The curriculum at Central Piedmont Community College includes emphasis on computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related computer courses to prepare graduates for employment in the expanding CAD area within the field of Architectural Technology.

Entry Requirements
A tariff point offer is likely to be 180 minimum. General Studies is an acceptable subject
BTEC National Diploma with grades Merit, Merit, Pass
Applicants for this course should have GCSE passes (Grade C or above) or equivalent in English language and mathematics
Mature applicants without the usual entry requirements may be considered on the basis of their past record and an interview. Relevant industrial experience plus some form of academic qualification is preferred
Approved Access courses are accepted
Advanced entry is possible for applicants with higher qualifications, such as HND, with suitable grades and subjects

Mature applicants without the usual entry requirements may be considered on the basis of their past record and an interview.

Further study
We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses. There are opportunities for you to continue your studies in management, construction and property-related fields.

Admission requirements
(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements – the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS:
Minimum statutory NSC requirements for degree entry must be met. English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least a level 3 (40 – 49%). NSC achievement rating of at least 4
(50 -59%) for Mathematics is preferred.

The submission of a creative portfolio to the department.
An interview with the department’s staff and a discussion with them of your creative portfolio.
All applicants will be referred for access assessment.
For more information on the creative portfolio and interview please contact 041 5042719.
Learners must score at least 34 points on the university’s APS rating scale.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008:

Matriculation exemption/endorsement with minimum HG=E or SG=C for Mathematics.
Learners must score at least 31 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
The submission of a creative portfolio to the Department .
An interview with the Department’s staff and a discussion with them of your creative portfolio.
All applicants will be referred for access assessment.