UNIMA The Polytechnic BSc Architectural Studies

Criteria for Admission

Entry in Year 1 shall be based on MSCE, “O” Level, IGCSE, or GCE with at least six credits including Physical Science, English and Mathematics. Entry requirements to different levels of the Bachelor of Science Architectural Studies (BSc. Arch. Studies) and Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) Honours for non-current university of Malawi students as well as current students are as follows:

Students from Other Universities – Year 1 to Year 4

Students from other Universities doing a program in Architecture and wishing to transfer or join this program at different levels will have to submit to the College the following:

• Academic transcript
• A portfolio
• Letter of reference from their school/university
• A copy of their diploma/degree
• Students from University of Malawi with BSc. Arch. Studies -Year 5 to Year 7
• Students that have previously graduated from the Polytechnic with a BSc. Arch. Studies are continuing students; however; to proceed to the honors degree, they will have to submit to the College for assessment the following:
• One-year practical experience report
• Design technology case study report
• Letter of recommendation from a registered architect or other allied Registered professionals (Engineers and Quantity Surveyors) proving that they have worked for not less than a year.

Students from Other Universities – Year 5 to Year 7

Students that have previously graduated from other Universities with a Bachelor of Science Architectural Studies and wishing to join the BArch (Honours) degree will have to submit to the College the following:

• A Copy of their degree
• Academic Transcript
• 1 Year Practical Experience Report
• Design Technology Case Study Report
• Letter of Recommendation from a Registered Architect or other allied Registered professionals (Engineers and Quantity Surveyors) proving that they have worked for not less than a year.