Bachelor of architecture Technology Program Offered at Jomo Kenyatta University

Bachelors Degree 4years Fulltime Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

Bachelors Degree (Accredited by: Jomo Kenyatta University)

About Bachelor of architecture Technology Bachelors Degree program.

Bachelor of architectural Technology is the First part of the Two-Tier programme comprising the Bachelor of Architectural Technology (4 Years) and the Master Degree in Architecture, Professional (2 Years).

This degree program in architecture at JKUAT is a course that concerns both planning and designs of the built and natural environment. Emphasis is on art approach to design. Upon completion of the 4 years, holders of Bachelor of Architectural Technology can take up the following career paths among many others:

Objectives of Bachelor of architecture Technology

This course in Bachelor of Architecture Technology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) enables graduates :

  1. To work as assistants to registered Architects, Project Managers, Contractors, etc.
  2. To work in project implementation teams.
  3. To apply for the Master Degree in Architecture (Professional) to become eligible for registration as Architects
  4. To pursue other professional degrees in design-related fields such as interior design, product design as well as Architectural Conservation
  5. To apply for M.Phil programmes in Design related fields.

Entry requirements for Bachelor of architecture Technology

 To enroll for this course in architecture at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) one requires ;

  1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum aggregate of B- (minus) and C+ (plus) as the minimum grade in cluster groups of 4 subjects which include: Mathematics, Physics, any subject from GROUP III (History and Government OR Geography OR Christian Religious Education OR Islamic Religious Education OR Hindu Religious Education); or 2nd GROUP (Biology or Chemistry); OR 2nd GROUP III OR GROUP IV (Homescience, or Art and Design or Agriculture or Aviation Technology or Computer Studies); OR GROUP V (French, German, Arabic, Music, Business Studies). OR
  2. JKUAT Arch. Diploma – Credit and above and 12 months refereed industry or travel portfolio (entry into 3rd year of Study) OR
  3. JKUAT Arch. Diploma – PASS and 24 months refereed industry or travel portfolio (entry into 1st year of study) OR Any other relevant qualification recognized by the University Senate.

Bachelor of architecture Technology Course Subjects

This program in Architecture at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) entails;

1ST YEAR

HRD 2101 Communications Skills
ABA 2101 History of World Architecture
ABA 2102 Solid Geometry
ABA 2103 Ecology of Building Materials
ABA 2104 Architectural Communication I
HRD 2102 Development Studies
ABA 2105 Building & Workshop Technology
ABL 2108 Environmental Geomatics
ABA 2107 Structures For Architects I
ABA 2108 Architectural Communication II
SZL 2111 HIV and AIDS

2ND YEAR

ABA 2201 Building Services
ABA 2202 Structures for Architects II
ABA 2203 History of African Architecture
ABA 2204 Architectural Communication III
ABA 2205 Architectural Design I
ABA 2206 Building Technology I
ABA 2207 Building Services & Workshop Technology
ABA 2208 Architectural Communication IV
ABA 2209 History & Theory of Architecture I
ABA 2210 Architectural Design II
ABA 2211 Practical Attachment – Internal

3RD YEAR

ABA 2301 Sustainable Design
ABA 2302 Interior Design & Detailing
ABA 2303 History and Theory of Architecture II
ABA 2304 Building Environment Science I (Thermal)
ABA 2305 Architectural Design III
ABA 2306 Building Technology II
ABA 2307 Building Economics
ABA 2308 Environmental Behaviour Study
ABA 2309 Building Environment Science II (Lighting)

4TH YEAR

ABA 2401 Introduction to Research Methodology
ABA 2402 Urban Studies
ABA 2403 Building Environment Science III (Sound)
ABA 2404 Entrepreneurship
ABA 2405 Architectural Design V
ABA 2406 Project I
ABA 2407 Project II

About Jomo Kenyatta University

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university near Nairobi, Kenya. It is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres northeast of Nairobi, along the Nairobi-Thika SuperHighway. It offers courses in Technology, Engineering, Science, Architecture and Building sciences. The university has a strong research interest in the areas ... read more