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B.Sc. Architecture and Sustainable Design

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

We take pride in our commitment to academic excellence and fostering a diverse and dynamic learning community. To this end, the programme is targeted at number of prospective applicants with diverse educational background and experience. There are various entry routes opened to Ghanaians and foreign nationals who have interest in the programme.

Entry Routes:

  1. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), Ghana
  2. West African Senior School Certificate Examination(WASSCE)
  3. “A”: Level Certificate Applicants
  4. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) Holders
  5. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
  6. Commission Technical and Vocational Education and Training ( CTVET)
  7. HND/Diploma Applicants
  8. B.Ed. JHS Education (Technical)
  9. Mature Applicants
  10. Foreign Students
  1. SSCE Applicants

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any Two (2) from the following options:

General Science: Chemistry, Biology and Physics

General Art: Economics, and Geography

Technical: Technical Drawing or Engineering Science, Woodwork, Building Construction, and Metalwork.

Visual Art: General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design and Picture Making (In addition to these subjects, applicants without Elective Mathematics but have Physics or Chemistry can apply).

  1. WASSCE Applicants

Core Subjects: Credit passes (A1-C6) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies and three elective subjects.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any Two (2) from the following options:

General Science: Chemistry, Biology and Physics

General Art: Economics, and Geography

Technical: Technical Drawing or Engineering Science, Woodwork, Building Construction, and Metalwork.

Visual Art: General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design and Picture Making (In addition to these subjects, applicants without Elective Mathematics but have Physics or Chemistry can apply).

  1. A Level Certificate and Equivalent Applicants

Five Credit passes in O’level including English Language and Mathematics and any Three (3) A’level passes from the following options:

Group A: Elective Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry

Group B: Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics,

Group C: Elective Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Building Construction, General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design and Picture Making

  1. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) Holders

Applicants must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics plus any three elective subjects eg Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing, Building Construction, General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design and Picture Making would be eligible for admission into level 100.

  • Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

 These applicants must:

  • Possess Certificate II in three (3) relevant trade areas awarded by TEU, NVTI, City & Guilds, and other authorized awarding bodies in addition to NABPTEX Certificate II in lieu of passes in English and Mathematics.
  • Have NABPTEX certificate II in relevant trade areas in addition to three (3) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE core subjects, including English and Mathematics.
  • Possess a National Certificate II qualification in Competency Based Training (CBT) in a relevant trade area awarded by TEU on the National TVET Qualification Framework (NTVETQF).
  • CTVET

Credit Passes or better in three (3) core subjects namely; English, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies and must possess three (3) credit passes or better in relevant elective subjects

  • HND Applicants

HND holders (Second Class Lower) with relevant background may be admitted after passing an interview, while HND First Class may be considered for admission without an interview.

  • Diploma Applicants

Two years Diploma holders (Least Second Class Upper) from recognised Universities may be admitted after passing an interview while three years Diploma with distinction may be admitted into the programme without interview. All shall be admitted into the programme from the first year.

  1. B. Ed Education (Technical)

Applicants must have first degree in Technical Educationand must be willing to pass a selection interview. All applicants must be willing to start from level 100 except in a case where the applicant is coming from an accredited university with a similar background (Architecture). The level of placement may be determined on a case-by-case basis, taken into consideration the applicant’s transcript, to inform placement in an appropriate level.

  • Mature Applicants

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application. Applicants must also present their Ghana Cards together with a valid Birth Certificate (not less than five years) as proof.

Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview.  Candidates must also pass an interview.

  • Foreign Students

Foreign students may be admitted on the basis of qualification from their home country for which the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) shall determine equivalence. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.

JOB PROSPECTS

The graduates of the programme are well placed to work in a diverse range of architecture-related areas in both public and private sectors, as well as engage in self-employed ventures. They can also secure employment in the following areas: Construction, real estate and housing.

 To practice as professional architects in Ghana, graduates would be required to register with the Architect Registration Council.

  1. Self – Employment
    1. Consulting (including management, financing and architectural practices)
    1. General and specialist contracting, offering multi-disciplinary or specific commercial/industrial services.
    1. Estate Management
  2. Government and Public Authorities
  3. Ministries such as: Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Ministry of Works and Housing Ministry of Environment, Science Technology and Innovation
  4. Local Government Service
  5. Millennium Development Authority
  6. Environmental Protection Agency, Ghana Institute of Architects
  7. Private Sector
  8. Architectural advice
  9. Construction companies
  10. Education and Research Institutions
  11. Academia (e.g. Universities and Colleges),
  12. Research Institutions (eg. CSIR)
  13. International Organizations
  14. International Union of Architect
  15. United Nations
  16. World Bank