Introduction

The discipline of architecture is primarily concerned with the planning and design of buildings and the subsequent implementation of these designs. As such Architects contribute towards the construction and improvement of our built environment. In order to develop the required design skills, students will undergo extensive training in the principles of design theory and building technology in relation to materials, construction services and structures.

The role of the Architect has changed over the years from an exclusive professional, which was mainly at the service of a privileged few to a professional cadre whose services are rendered to the community at large. This has meant that the range of design tasks has expanded considerably to include areas of low-cost housing, urban design, village planning, landscape design and environmental engineering. Apply Now

Programme Details

First Year Courses

  • ES 100 Studio Project
  • ES 110 Built Environment
  • ES 120 Introduction to Economics
  • ES 130 Introduction to Physical and Human Geography
  • ES 141 Introduction to Sociology
  • ES 142 Communication Skills
  • ES 150 Mathematics

Second Year Courses

  • ESA/B 200 Studio Project
  • ES 210 Construction and Services I
  • ES A/B 220 Structures I
  • ES 230 Land Surveying
  • ES 240 History of Settlements
  • EBA/B 250 Building Economics for Architects
  • ES 261 Computer Application
  • ES 262 Statistics

Third Year Courses

  • ESA 300 Studio Project
  • ES A/B 310 Construction and Services II
  • ESB/B 320 Structures II
  • ESA 330 Environmental Design I
  • ES 340 Legal Studies
  • ESA/P 350 Design Theory
  • ESA 361 CAD in Architecture

Fourth Year Courses

  • ESA 400 Studio Project
  • ES A/B 410 Construction and Services III
  • ESB/B 420 Landscape Design
  • ESA 430 Environmental Design II
  • ES A 440 Urban Design
  • ESA 452 Construction, Restoration and Maintenance of Buildings
  • ESA 455 Interior Design
  • ES 461 Research Methods

Fifth Year Courses

  • ESA 500 Thesis Project
  • ES 510 Housing Economics and Policies
  • ESA 520 Project Management
  • ESA 530 Professional Practice
  • ESA 550 Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights
  • ESA 593 Practical Training