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Bachelor of Architecture
(view the Bachelor of Environmental Design)

The Faculty of Building Technology and Architecture was set up

This two-year program is aimed at educating professional architects. The program encourages students to seek creative and innovative solutions to local problems through the use of context specific design projects. In their final year, students are required to complete a professional project - this involves developing their selected design project from brief formulation through concept design, design development and construction, to presenting the results professionally.

entry requirements
Applications for admission to the B.Arch degree are accepted from applicants who, hold the BSc. (BDT) or the B.Envi.Des. degree of Uganda Martyrs University with a minimum average grade of 55%, plus one year supervised work experince with a registered Architect. Applicants with an equivalent award from a recognised university are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be required to submit original or certified copies of their academic transcripts as well as provide a written statement briefly outlining their experiences, and why they wish to pursue the B. Arch. program. In addition, applicants must present a portfolio of work that demonstrates and showcases their writing and graphical skills. Requirements for the portfolio are available from the faculty office. Applicants may also be required to attend an interview.

Assumed Knowledge Design, freehand drawing ability, computer skills, writing, English

Workload: 25 contact hours (lectures, tutorials, seminars etc.) per week
Students are expected to undertake at least the equivalent in
private study