Bachelor of Architecture/Bachelor of Architectural Studies

    Overview

    The Department runs a two-tier degree programme ultimately leading to the qualification needed to register as an architect. The programme has a 4 year part that earns the Bachelor of Architectural Studies(B.A.S.) and a further 2 years leading to Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch). The B.A.S. degree opens up a number of career paths but only graduates of B. Arch can register as Architects as per the relevant laws.

    Course Structure & Duration

    The Department runs a two-tier degree programme ultimately leading to the qualification needed to register as an architect. The programme has a 4 year part that earns the Bachelor of Architectural Studies(B.A.S.) and a further 2 years leading to Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch). The B.A.S. degree opens up a number of career paths but only graduates of B. Arch can register as Architects as per the relevant laws.

     

    The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) degree shall require a minimum of eight semesters of study (4 Years). The Bachelor of Architecture degree will require a minimum of four semesters of study (2 Years) after completion of the B.A.S.

     

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    (i) KCSE Candidates

    In addition to satisfying the university minimum entrance requirement candidates must also have attained a minimum grade of c+ in the KCSE in the following subject clusters

    1. English or Kiswahili

    2.Mathematics

    3. Physics or Chemistry or Biology or Physical Science or Biological Sciences

    4. Art and Design

       or Drawing and design

       or Music or Economics

       or Geography   or History and Government     or CRE/IRE

    (ii) ‘ A’ Level Candidate

    Candidates must have attained two principal passes in mathematics and any one of the following subjects:

    • Physics               • Chemistry

    • Geography          • Economic

    Art and design

    and a credit pass in English language at KCSE or an equivalent examination

    (iii) Diploma Candidates

    Candidates must have attained a KNEC diploma in architecture,construction or related fields with a credit pass or equivalent

    (iv) Degree holders

    Candidates must have attained a degree from a recognized university in:

    • Land Economics    • Building Economics    • Design 

    • Civil Engineering    • Surveying                   • Urban and Regional Planning

    or any other relevant degree.

    (v) In categories (iii) and (iv) candidates may be required to present portfolio and appear for interviews.

     

    BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE/BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES - B02      
    Bachelor of Architecture-Year I (TOTAL of 18 units) Semester 1  Semester 2 Yearly TOTAL
    TUITION 180000 180000 360000
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6500 0 6500
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7000 0 7000
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 9000 9000 18000
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2000 0 2000
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    CAUTION - (ONCE) 5000 0 5000
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2250 2250 4500
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 4000 0 4000
    TOTAL 217750 191250 409000
           
    Bachelor of Architecture-Year 2 (TOTAL of 16 units) Semester 1  Semester 2 Yearly TOTAL
    TUITION 180000 180000 360000
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6500 0 6500
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7000 0 7000
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 8000 8000 16000
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2000 0 2000
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2250 2250 4500
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 4000 0 4000
    TOTAL 211750 190250 402000
           
    Bachelor of Architecture-Year 3 (TOTAL of 19 units) Semester 1  Semester 2 Yearly TOTAL
    TUITION 180000 180000 360000
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6500 0 6500
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7000 0 7000
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 9500 9500 19000
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2000 0 2000
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2250 2250 4500
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 4000 0 4000
    TOTAL 213250 191750 405000
           
    Bachelor of Architecture-Year 4 (TOTAL of 12 units) Semester 1  Semester 2 Yearly TOTAL
    TUITION 180000 180000 360000
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6500 0 6500
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7000 0 7000
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 6000 6000 12000
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2000 0 2000
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2250 2250 4500
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 4000 0 4000
    TOTAL 209750 188250 398000
           
    Bachelor of Architecture-Year 5 (TOTAL of 12 units) Semester 1  Semester 2 Yearly TOTAL
    TUITION 216000 216000 432000
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6500 0 6500
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7000 0 7000
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 6000 6000 12000
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2000 0 2000
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2250 2250 4500
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 4000 0 4000
    TOTAL 245750 224250 470000
           
    Bachelor of Architecture-Year 6 (TOTAL of 3 units) Semester 1  Semester 2 Yearly TOTAL
    TUITION 216000 216000 432000
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6500 0 6500
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7000 0 7000
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 1500 1500 3000
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1000 0 1000
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2000 0 2000
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2250 2250 4500
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 4000 0 4000
    TOTAL 241250 219750 461000
           
    Grand TOTAL: BA Architecture (81 units)     2545000
           
    For retaking students      
    BAR113/114,BAR213/214,BAR313/314,BAR413/414      
    Cost for Portfolio only 88616    
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7000    
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 1000    
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1000    
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1000    
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6500    
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2000    
    For every theory unit 22154    
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2250    
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 4000    
    TOTALS 135520    
           
    For retaking students      
    BAR513/514,BAR613/614      
    Cost for Portfolio only 115200    
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7000    
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 1000    
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1000    
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1000    
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6500    
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2000    
    For every theory unit 57600    
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2250    
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 4000    
    TOTALS 197550    

     

     

    Exam Regulations

    Examinations shall be held in line with the Common Faculty Examination Regulations of the Faculty of Architecture Design and Development as approved by the University Senate.

    The following amendments specific to the two degrees in Architecture shall apply.

     

    Passing the Year

    1. In the third year a candidate shall be required to pass all the prescribed course units in order to proceed to the fourth year.

    2. In the fifth year, a candidate shall be required to pass all the units prescribed by the course outline in order to proceed to the sixth year of the course.

    Supplementary Examinations

    1. A candidate who fails any unit in the 3rd, 4th and 5th year of study shall take a
      supplementary examination within three months of the results of the examination.

    2. A fail in the supplementary examination in the 3rd, 4th and 5th year shall result in a RE-TAKE of the failed unit.  

    3. A pass obtained in a re-sit, resubmission or supplementary examination shall be entered as 40% in the student’s transcript.

    Award of Degrees

    1. Students who pass their fourth year examinations shall be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Architectural Studies.

    2. Students who pass their sixth year examinations shall be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Architecture.

    3. The Fourth Year is a project year and candidates must pass ALL the requisite units for the award of the B.A.S. degree and/or to proceed to the fifth year.

    4. The Sixth year is a thesis year and a candidate must pass ALL the prescribed units for the
      award of the B. Arch. Degree.

    5. The final degree award of the B.A.S. shall be based on a weighting of the last two years of the programme in the ratio of 2:3. The final degree award of the B.Arch. shall be based on a weighting of the last two years of the programme in the ratio of 1:2. The weighting of the Thesis and Portfolio in the Sixth year shall be 1:2.

    6. The degree classification in the B.A.S. shall not affect the degree classification of a candidate for the B.Arch.

    7. Students who graduate after the fourth year of study may affix the letters “B.A.S.” after their names. Students who graduate after six years may affix after their names “B.Arch.”