The Architectural Technology programme offers students the opportunity to develop their own ideas and creative talents through participation in architectural projects from inception to final presentation and fabrication. The mode of training is the competency based training method.

At the end of the 4-Year BSc Architectural Technology programme, graduates are well equipped to be a part of an architectural design team in a broad range of planning and construction co-ordination roles. The programme provide students with immediately marketable skills and a solid foundation for career advancement.

Courses Under This Programme

•    African Studies
•    Communication Skills 
•    Computer Literacy 
•    Graphic Communication and Building Materials
•    Building Drawing and History & Theory of Architecture 
•    Integrated Project 
•    Architectural Graphics and Materials
•    Sketch designs and Introduction to Specification
•    Architectural Design Studio and Model Making I
•    Architectural Science
•    Material Science and Laboratory Analysis 
•    Computer Aided Design 
•    Strength of Materials
•    Structural Analysis
•    Architectural Mathematics
•    Theory and Structural Design
•    Site Surveying 
•    Construction of Substructure Works
•    Building Materials
•    Building Services in Substructure Works
•    Construction of Superstructure Works
•    Services in Superstructure Works
•    Construction Structural Metal works
•    Supervision of Structural Timber works 
•    Supervision of Reinforcement in structural members 
•    Civil Engineering Construction 
•    Sustainable Construction 
•    Environmental Science
•    Building Quantities
•    Civil Engineering Quantities
•    Estimating of Construction Works
•    Industrial Internship
•    Project Management
•    Construction Resource Management
•    Procurement of Works
•    Entrepreneurship 
•    Construction Law 
•    Built Environment Research Methodology
•    Project Work

Entry Requirements

The duration of the Bachelor of Technology program is four (4) years, and to gain admission to the program, an applicant must satisfy the following minimum entry requirements: 
The section of the population likely to access the programmes are:
●    SSSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects from the following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Building Construction, Wood/Metal work, Technical Drawing/Engineering Science, Economics and Geography. 

  • WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects from the following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Building Construction, Wood/Metal Technical Drawing/Engineering Science, Economics and Geography 
     
  • GCE: Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better) at GCE ‘A’ Level including Mathematics and any two from the following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics and Geography. In addition, the applicant must have credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for science students).
     
  • Final C.T.C. II (old scheme) and C.T.C III (new scheme). Candidates with good passes in four written courses namely Construction Practice, Applied Technology and Site Experience, Site Surveying, Measurement of Building Works and three project works (Coursework Assessment) can apply to join level 200.
     
  • Mature Students: The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application. 
     
  • HND graduates in Building Technology, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering can apply to join level 200. In addition, candidates with PASS must pass selection examination and or interview conducted by the Department. 
     
  •  Intermediate Certificate Two holders must have a minimum of credit in two (2) Electives including: Blocklaying and Concreting, Carpentry and Joinery, and Plumbing and Gas Fitting, and Pass in Three (3) Core subjects including: Core Mathematics and English Language. These applicants shall join the programme at level 100.
     
  • Foreign applicants’ certificate shall be referred to GTEC for verification and determination.


Employment Opportunities

  • Construction firms e.g. Building, Road, Railways and other infrastructure contractors (as Cost Advisors, Site Engineers, Project Managers and Safety Officers)
  • District/Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies (as Engineers, Building Inspectors, Works Procurement Officers and Estate Managers)
  • Pharmaceutical companies (as Estate Managers and Project Managers)
  • Financial Institutions (as Estate Managers and Projects Managers)
  • Telecommunication Establishments (as Projects Officers/Managers and Site Acquisition Officers)
  • All corporate institutions/organizations
  • Educational institutions (as Lecturers, Teachers, Instructors and Materials Laboratory Officers)
  • Estate Developers (as Cost Consultants, Site Engineers/Supervisors and Project Managers)
  • Entrepreneurs (self-employed as contractors, building materials merchants, building materials manufacturers and consultants)