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Bachelor of Architectural Studies<\/span><\/span> (BAS) degree<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Thank you for your interest in our educational institution. <\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Application requirements, and how to apply, are outlined on the page below. If you still have any enquiries please contact admin@sea.ac.za<\/a>
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Applicants must complete the application steps (online and email).
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Admission to the BAS requires a portfolio submission, evaluated by the Selection Committee. A Bachelor’s Pass<\/strong> or equivalent is necessary, with a math pass advantageous<\/strong> but not compulsory. Alternatively, a minimum 50% in Mathematical Literacy<\/strong> and satisfactory English, along with a Bachelor’s Pass<\/strong>, suffice for admission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The school will evaluate an applicant’s creativity in problem-solving and communication skills based on their portfolio and the creative application exercise. Those who perform well will receive an invitation for an admission interview.<\/span><\/p>\n

All applicants must meet the specified minimum academic requirements outlined in the prospectus to be considered for placement in the BAS programme.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Requirements<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

All applicants are required to complete the following steps: <\/span><\/p>\n

Complete the online application form,\u00a0 submit a portfolio\/creative task, provide transcripts and certificates and sign a declaration form.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Step 1 - Application Fee<\/a><\/div>

All applicants are required to pay a small application processing fee of R50 (South African ZAR) via SnapScan. Details regarding the online payment process can be found below.
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Step 2 - Application Form<\/a><\/div>

All applicants must complete an online application form. Details regarding completion of the online application form can be found below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Step 3 - Portfolio + Creative Tasks<\/a><\/div>

Submit any or all of the portfolios that you have already made as part of your application to any school of architecture. Portfolios may include, art, photography, code, digital media etc.
\nIf you do not have a portfolio, you must complete and submit the Creative Task portion of this application. Those who already have a portfolio are strongly encouraged to submit the creative task in addition to their portfolios.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Step 4 - Transcripts and Certificates<\/a><\/div>

Admission to the School of Explorative Architecture (RF) NPC requires all applicants to obtain a National Senior Certificate endorsed for degree studies, and satisfy the specified subject requirements as outlined in the School’s prospectus. If you do not have a National Senior Certificate and are currently busy graduating, you may send preliminary matric results. In addition, you may also submit National Benchmark Test results.
\nPlease refer to the prospectus for more information about subject requirements: https:\/\/sea.ac.za\/web\/prospectus\/<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Step 5 - Declaration form<\/a><\/div>

Once you have submitted your application and uploaded your Portfolio\/Creative-Task you will need to sign and email the Declaration Form. This form confirms that all information submitted to SEA on your behalf is accurate, that you understand the application process, and consent to SEA retaining your information for application purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Step 1\u00a0 – Application Fee<\/span>
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All applicants are required to pay a small application processing fee of R50 (South African ZAR). All payments are received via the online payment portal (SnapScan).<\/p>\n

To make payment please click on the link, or scan the QR code.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Please note<\/b>: Applications will only be considered after payment is received.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Step 2 – Application Form<\/span>
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All applicants should begin with the online application form. Please note that our institution uses Google Workspace for Education and so the form is delivered through Google.<\/p>\n

Fill out the form below. The form will guide you through each step. Once you have completed and submitted the online form you may proceed to the Portfolio and Creative tasks.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Step 3 – Portfolio + Creative Works<\/b><\/span><\/span>
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As part of our assessment of your probable success in our BAS degree we need to consider your creative and 3D thinking potential. When you sign your admissions application you are also stating that you are the author or originator of the work you submit for this part of your application (you have not gotten someone else to do it for you)<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Architectural studies cover many disciplines such as history, geography, mathematics. Art, and design in particular, is a skill set that you will develop further during your studies at SEA.
\nPortfolios help the academic staff to learn more about your approach to design. We understand that not everyone has the same level of artistic experience. This is not a test, this is an exercise in thinking visually. There is no right or wrong way to approach this task. Relax, take your time, and most importantly explore.<\/p>\n

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Option 1 – Portfolio<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Submit any or all of the portfolios that you have already made as part of your application to any school of architecture. Portfolios may include, art, photography, code, digital media etc.<\/p>\n

Upload your portfolio to our applicant file system called ‘Cargo’ at https:\/\/sea.ac.za\/cargo<\/a><\/b>. You will need to create an account to upload files. Please use the same email address used in your online application form.<\/p>\n

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