The Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering programme is a four-year programme designed to train professionals in the construction, road and environmental sector of Ghana.
Civil Engineering has been the backbone for infrastructural development and industrialization for most developed countries towards socio-economic advancement. Since Ghana is a developing country, specialization in any branch of Civil engineering is an important requirement for development, mostly in the construction industry.
The construction industry plays an essential role in the socio-economic development of a country. The activities of construction firms impact significantly the achievement of the national socio-economic development goals of a country. The construction industry has made a significant contribution to both industrial output and the overall GDP over the years.
Human resource challenges encountered by the construction industry and training institutions in Ghana underpinned the reasoning for the introduction of curricula for the Civil Engineering education programmes.
Entry Requirement
SSSCE Candidates
The applicants must have Passes (A–D) in three (3) core subjects including, English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subjects: Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics, Woodwork and Technical Drawing and Blockwork. The cumulative aggregate must be 24 or better.
WASSCE Candidates
The applicants must have Credit Passes (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three (3) relevant elective subjects: Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Plumbing, Building Construction, Woodwork and Blockwork as well as Technical Drawing with an aggregate not exceeding 36.
GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Candidates
Applicants must have six (6) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including, English Language, Mathematics plus three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Applicants from Technical Institutes
Applicants from Technical Institutes with passes in Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science as well as Passes in three (3) relevant Elective Courses such as Metal Work, Engineering Science, Technical Drawing, Metal Machinery, Engineering Mathematics
iv) Applicants with Higher National Diploma (HND)
Higher National Diploma certificate in any option of Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering with pass shall be admitted at either level 200 while applicants with second class lower and above level may be admitted at level 300.
• Applicants with University Diploma in the relevant subjects may also be admitted to level 200.
• Ordinary Technical Diploma (OTD) may be admitted to level 200
Mature Applicants
• The applicant should have at least a minimum qualification of SSSCE / WASSCE with passes in English and Mathematics.
• The applicant should have a minimum of two (2) years of working experience
• The applicant must be at least 25years old and show proof of age with a birth certificate, baptismal certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth.
• Mature applicants must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations to be conducted by the University.
Foreign Candidates
Foreign candidates with equivalent entry requirements will be considered after evaluation and validation from the National Accreditation Board (NAB).
Teacher Applicants
Four-year Certificate ‘A’ or three-year Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate in Technology will be considered.
Employment prospects for graduates
a) Road Construction: Graduates of the programme will be trained to work on major road construction projects, both urban and rural, using modern survey and construction equipment such as Total Station, GPS and applications of GIS. They will have the skills to operate and manage this equipment. Graduates will also be responsible for supervising the work of road construction operatives and sub-contractors on site. They can also be engaged by firms dealing with related road construction machinery and equipment for sales and consulting services (Design and Build firms).
b) In the private, public, and industrial housing sector, graduates have employment prospects such as supervisors and tradesmen and women in the built environment/Tradesmen. The graduates can find employment with companies such as State Housing Company, Public Works Department (PWD), Constar Construction, etc.
c) Graduates from the programme will also have employment in surveying and consultancy firms such as Survey Department and other private survey firms.