Overview
Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Architecture
Introduction
This is a Two Tier Degree Programme. The Bachelor of Architectural Studies takes 4 Years and with an additional 2 Years making a total of 6 years, one graduates with the Professional degree in Architecture known as Bachelor of Architecture.
The six-year Bachelor of Architecture Course leading to the degree of B.Arch. as offered by the Department of Architecture is project based with ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN as the central discipline.
To this end, the Programme Structure is pivoted around the DESIGN STUDIO, with lecture inputs in related and supporting subjects aided by Tutorials, Seminars, Laboratory and Workshop instructions as well as Field Exercises.
The first five years of the programme tackle design issues of increasing scale and complexity at individual, group and community levels, in the context of urban and rural human settlements.
The sixth and final year of the programme requires each student to prepare and submit a Written thesis and a Design project in an area of choice, as approved by the Department.
The philosophy of this programme is to search for authentic Architecture through the promotion of a sustainable environment; with the pursuit of excellence in meeting the needs of the built environment at the community, national and global levels.
Guided by market surveys, needs and stakeholders’ assessments, this programme is tailored to nurture and inspire graduates to meet the needs of the Kenyan, East African region as well as the global built environment.
The Department has proposed to the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) a recognition structure that would accommodate the new B.A.S. degree qualification within the professional structures in Kenya. BORAQS has accepted this proposal in principle and given the Department a written undertaking that they will work out details on the level of recognition of the two cadres of graduates.
The programme aims to develop in each student the ability to sensitise problems, evaluate and synthesise the student’s understanding into design solutions appropriate to their context and thus produce quality graduates in the built environment.
This is done through face-to-face teaching as well as through open, distance and electronic learning (ODeL) mode of study (ICT based delivery), practical exposure/industrial attachment, mentoring and extra-curricula activities conducted in a healthy, secure and safe environment.
Objectives
At the end of this programme, the learner should be able to:
1. Produce creative and innovative solutions that promote sustainable development goals in the construction industry.
2.Generate quality consultancy in the field of Architecture.
3.Create relevant, dynamic, market-driven academic research projects.
4.Participate in extension and community services as well as promote the profession of Architecture at local, regional and global levels.
Schedule of Intakes
The Department admits new students at the beginning of every academic calendar year (which is usually September)
Application Information
You will be required to enter some basic information, including your email address and to choose a password. We will then send you an email to the address you entered, so that we can validate your account. When you have clicked on the validation link (sent to you in the email), you will be able to log in to the application system using the "Login" box below
For instructions on how to apply click here
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Mode of Delivery
The programme shall be offered face-to-face through full-time studies and supported by a blended approach that includes the use of open, distance and electronic learning (ODeL) mode of study:
- a) Face-to-Face Mode
- The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B.A.S) which is a sub-set of the Bachelor of Architecture degree shall require a minimum of eight semesters of study.
- The Bachelor of Architecture degree will require an additional minimum of four semesters of study after successful completion of the B.A.S.
- Each theory course shall have a minimum of 45 contact hours and shall be covered within a semester.
- Each portfolio course unit shall be covered in a minimum of 480 hours and a maximum of 540 hours and shall be covered within two semesters.
- Each student shall be required to take and pass all theory units stipulated for a given semester and portfolio course unit per academic year.
- b) Open, Distance and E-Learning (Blended Learning)
- The course structure and requirements for the degree programme through open, distance and electronic learning is limited to theory units that do not include any technical calculations, applied or practical instruction.
- The open, distance and electronic learning mode of study will be offered using the multi-media approach, including a variety of self-instructional print and electronic study materials.
- In addition to 2, there will be face-to-face instruction for the portfolio and practical theory units.
- Each theory course unit offered through ODeL shall have a minimum of 45 contact hours and shall be covered within a semester.
Contact of Support Persons
Phone:(+254)020-4913519
Email : architecture@uonbi.ac.ke
Notable Alumni
- Arch. Usam Ghaidan
- Dr. Reuben Mutiso
- Arch. Farouk Noormohamed
- Arch. James Kimathi
- Arch. James Gitoho
Admission Requirements
A student must satisfy the prescribed University of Nairobi requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Architecture (B.A.S./B..Arch.) by having any of the following qualifications:
K.C.S.E. with a mean grade C+ or equivalent and in addition, a candidate must also have attained a minimum grade of C+ at the K.C.S.E. examination from a recognized secondary institution in the following subject clusters:
a)English or Kiswahili
b)Mathematics
c)Physics or Chemistry or Biology or Physical Science or Biological Sciences
d)Art and Design or Drawing and Design, or Building Construction, or Music, or Economics, or Geography, or Social Education and Ethics, or History and Government.
- K.C.S.E. with a mean grade C plain or equivalent Plus a Diploma in Architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- K.C.E./E.A.C.E. Div. III/Ordinary G.C.E. or equivalent Plus a Diploma in Architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- K.A.C.E. or E.A.A.C.E./Advanced G.C.E. certificate with three principal passes in Mathematics and any two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Art and Design and a Credit pass in English Language at K.C.E or equivalent examination.
- Diploma course holders must have attained the KNEC Diploma in Architecture, Building Construction or related fields with a Credit pass or equivalent.
- A degree from a recognized university in any of the following: Land Economics, Building Economics, Design, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Urban and Regional Planning or any other degree relevant to the Built Environment.
- In categories (3.1.5) and (3.1.6), candidates may be required to present portfolios and appear for interviews.
Progress from Bachelor of Architectural Studies to Bachelor of Architecture.
- Entry into the second tier will be open to holders of the B.A.S. degree.
- Holders of at least Second Class Honors Lower Division of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B.A.S.) from the University of Nairobi will proceed directly into the B.Arch. from one prescribed University calendar to the next University calendar and are automatically registered students of the B.Arch.
- Holders of a Pass Degree grade of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B.A.S.) from the University of Nairobi will proceed into the B.Arch. with at least one (1) year of architectural work experience and are automatically registered students of the B.Arch.
- Holders of the B.A.S. shall remain registered for the B.Arch. for a period of 4 years within which they can proceed to the fifth year of study. Holders of the B.A.S. who take a break of more than four years from the course shall be required to apply for re-admission. Students applying for re-admission shall submit a satisfactory portfolio of relevant work done within the period of the break of their studies.
- Holders of a degree of B.A.S. or its equivalent qualification from another recognized university can apply for admission to the second tier of the B.Arch. degree programme. In addition to fulfilling 3.1.9 or 3.1.10 above, they shall submit a satisfactory portfolio.
Credit Transfers and Exemptions
A student seeking a credit transfer for any course or courses shall send a formal application on the prescribed forms to the Academic Registrar through the normal university procedures attaching relevant documents.
A Student from a recognized University, or any other equivalent institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate, wishing to transfer to the B.A.S./B.Arch programme at the University of Nairobi shall be allowed to transfer credits from his/her University if those credits are deemed relevant and meet the required minimum contact hours.
A University of Nairobi student who obtains a credit or credits from a recognized university shall also be allowed to transfer those credits to the University of Nairobi.
- The transferred credits shall not be more than a third (1/3) of the total prescribed credits and/or course units required for the award of B.A.S./B.Arch degree.
- Where a student wishes to be exempted from any course unit, he/she shall follow the procedure set out below:
- The student shall send a formal application for exemption to the Academic Registrar through the Dean of the School, justifying his/her request and attaching evidence of the credentials, which would support such a request.
- The student shall undertake to submit himself/herself to an exemption examination set and administered by the School and approved by the Senate. In any such examination, the pass mark shall be 50%.
- A student who has to take an exemption examination shall be required to pay to the University an exemption fee as may be prescribed from time to time by the School.
- The School may, for reasons of exceptional academic merit, recommend to Senate the exemption of an applicant from a core course or an elective course without being subjected to an exemption examination.
- No exemption shall be considered for Diploma, studios/portfolios and research projects. The exemption shall not exceed 1/3 of the total number of course units. For a course to be considered for exemption a candidate should have attained a Credit at Higher Diploma or in a Degree and it shall not apply to the last two years of study. The exemption shall be in accordance with approved senate regulations.
Note:
Entry to the program is extremely competitive and only applicants with top grades are admitted based on the above cluster subjects
Fees and Funding
| 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 |
Structure
- The Bachelor of Architecture Course leading to the degree of B.Arch. as offered by the Department of Architecture takes six-years
- This is a Two Tier Degree Programme broken down as follows: the first four years lead to Bachelor of Architectural Studies, and an additional 2 Years making a total of 6 years, one graduates with the Professional degree in Architecture known as Bachelor of Architecture.
- The Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree shall require a minimum of eight (8) semesters of study.
- The Bachelor of Architecture degree will require a minimum of twelve(12) semesters of study.
- Each theory course unit shall have a minimum of 45 contact hours and shall be covered within a semester and each portfolio course unit shall be covered in a minimum of 480 hours in 1st,2nd ,3rd and 5th year of study and a minimum of 540 hours in 4th and 6th years of study and shall be covered within two semesters (one academic year).
|
Code |
Title |
Contact Hours |
Examination |
|
CCS 001 |
Communication Skills |
45 |
1 x 2hr paper |
|
BAR 101 |
Building Technology & Services 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr paper |
|
BAR 103 |
History & Theory of Architecture 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr paper |
|
BAR 105 |
Mathematics for Architecture |
45 |
1 x 2hr paper |
|
BAR 107 |
Geology/Climatology |
45 |
1 x 2hr paper |
|
BAR 113 |
Architectural Design 1 |
240 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 102 |
Building Technology and Services 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 104 |
History and Theory of Architecture 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 106 |
Sociology |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 108 |
Anthropology |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
CCS 009 |
Elements of Economics |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
CCS 010 |
HIV/AIDS |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 114 |
Architectural Design 2 |
240 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 201 |
Building Technology and Services 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 203 |
History and Theory of Architecture 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 205 |
Building Science 1 (Thermal Design) |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 207 |
Theory & Design of Structures 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 209 |
Urban and Regional Planning |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 213 |
Architectural Design 3 |
240 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 202 |
Building Technology and Services 4 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 204 |
History and Theory of Architecture 4 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 206 |
Building Science 2 (Lighting Design) |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 208 |
Theory and Design of Structures 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 210 |
Interior Architecture 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 214 |
Architectural Design 4 |
240 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 301 |
Building Technology and Services 5 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 303 |
Theory and Design of Structures 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 305 |
Landscape Architecture 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 307 |
Elements of Law |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 309 |
Architectural Conservation 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 313 |
Architectural Design 5 |
240 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 302 |
Building Technology and Services 6 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 304 |
History and Theory of Architecture 5 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 306 |
Surveying |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 308 |
Building Science 3 (Acoustics) |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 310 |
Housing & Human Settlements |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 314 |
Architectural Design 6 |
240 |
By Coursework |
|
One elective unit to be chosen from any one stream |
|
|
|
|
BAR 320 |
Architectural Conservation 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 322 |
Interior Architecture 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 324 |
Landscape Architecture 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 401 |
Architectural Research Methods |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 403 |
Building Costs |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 405 |
Principles of Management |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 413 |
Architectural Design 7 (Thematic) |
240 |
By coursework |
|
One elective unit to be chosen from the stream already chosen |
|
||
|
BAR 421 |
Conservation 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 423 |
Interior Architecture 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 425 |
Landscape Architecture 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 414 |
Design Project |
300 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 501 |
Architectural Practice and Management |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 503 |
Advanced Building Technology |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 505 |
Sustainable Design |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 513 |
Advanced Architectural Design 1 |
240 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 502 |
Urban Design |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 504 |
Advanced Architectural Computing |
45 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 506 |
Contemporary Architectural Theory |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 514 |
Advanced Architectural Design 2 |
240 |
By coursework |
|
BAR 613 |
RESEARCH PROJECT |
180 |
By coursework |
|
BAR 614 |
DESIGN PROJECT |
360 |
By coursework |
Careers
Attachment Opportunities
While pursuing the Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Architecture degree students are encouraged to enroll for attachment/internship during holidays with Architectural firms, Contractors and other Architecture related firms to gain practical experience and for mentorship into architectural practice.
Career Prospects
Upon graduation with Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree,a graduand may pursue the following career opportunities:
- Marketing consultant for firms within the construction industry
- Various positions within Non-Governmental Organizations
- Architectural journalism
- Interior design
- Architectural Conservation
- Landscape design
- Design within a limited scope
- Other responsibilities of similar magnitude within the built environment.
- pursue Masters degree in the thematic areas of Interior design, Architectural Conservation, Landscape design, Planning.
Bachelor of Architecture
Upon graduation with Bachelor of Architecture degree,a graduand is expected to work under a registered Architect for a minimum of 3 years and thereafter sit for the professional examination offered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors Kenya (BORAQS) to be registered as an Architect in Kenya. After registration with BORAQS one can practice as an Architect in Kenya.
Attachment opportunities
- Attachment in Central and County Government offices
- Architectural firms such as: Triad Architects, Symbion Sketch Studio among other firms in the country.
- Attachment to work with a registered architect in the country
Career Opportunities
Practice as a registered Architect
Get employment in Central and County Governments as an Architect
Get employment in private Architectural firms as an Architect
Pursue postgraduate studies leading to Teaching career, Consultancy and Research in areas of specialization at postgraduate studies level example environmental design consultant, Landscape Architect, Interior Design Architect among others
Exam Regulations
EXAMINATION REGULATIONS
The examinations shall be held in line with the Common School Examination Regulations of the Faculty of the Built Environment & Design as approved by the University Senate.
Written Examinations
- All course units, except projects and studio portfolios, shall be examined during the semester in which they are taken.
- All studio portfolio examinations in the first, second, third and fifth years of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Architecture degree course, shall be conducted at the end of the academic year in which they are taken and shall in each case be equivalent to six-course units.
- All studio portfolio examinations in the fourth year and sixth year of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Architecture degree course shall be conducted at the end of the academic year in which they are taken and shall be equivalent to eight-course units.
- A Student shall not be allowed to sit for any end of semester examination unless he/she has satisfactorily attended a minimum of 2/3 of the prescribed contact hours for the course of study.
- Unless otherwise specified, end of semester theory examination shall consist of a 2-hour paper for each course unit taken in the semester.
- The end of semester examinations shall account for 70% of the total marks, while continuous assessment and course tests, shall account for 30%.
- Research projects for the sixth year of study for the degree of Bachelor of Architecture are submitted by the last day of written examinations and constitute four (4) course units. Research projects shall be examined at the end of the academic year.
- The research project shall be marked out of 100%.
- The pass mark for each course unit shall be 40%.
- A student who fails to sit an examination with a good cause communicated before sitting for examinations shall be allowed to take special examinations.
- A candidate who fails in four (4) or fewer units shall be allowed to sit supplementary examinations.
- A student who fails in any course unit at the first attempt shall be allowed to sit and pass the course unit when supplementary examinations are next offered.
- The maximum score for a supplementary examination shall be 40% with no consideration to coursework marks.
- A student who fails in supplementary examinations shall repeat the year in the failed unit or units.
- Course units for written examinations, projects and portfolios shall be considered as equal.
- Compensation may be allowed in a maximum of two failed course units only for any year of study, provided the mark for the failed subject is between 35% and 39% inclusive and the average mark for the candidate is 50% or above and shall be applied by taking two marks from the highest scores to make up for each mark failed. The compensation shall not apply to the studio/portfolio.
- A student who obtains an aggregate mark between 30% and 39% inclusive and has failed in not more than an equivalent of nine (9) course units, or Fails special examinations, or Fails supplementary examinations, shall on the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners and approval by the Senate, be required to repeat the year of study and attend classes in the failed units and take the examination in the failed course units at the next Ordinary University Examinations.
- A student who obtains an aggregate mark of less than 30% or has failed in more than an equivalent of nine (9) course units, or has failed in any course unit after four (4) attempts or has failed to take prescribed examinations without good cause or has not re-submitted a revised portfolio/project, shall on the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners and approval by Senate, be DISCONTINUED from the course of study.
Examination Schedule
|
Code |
Title |
Contact Hours |
Examination |
|
CCS 001 |
Communication Skills |
45 |
1 x 2hr paper |
|
BAR 101 |
Building Technology & Services 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr paper |
|
BAR 103 |
History & Theory of Architecture 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr paper |
|
BAR 105 |
Mathematics for Architecture |
45 |
1 x 2hr paper |
|
BAR 107 |
Geology/Climatology |
45 |
1 x 2hr paper |
|
BAR 113 |
Architectural Design 1 |
240 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 102 |
Building Technology and Services 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 104 |
History and Theory of Architecture 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 106 |
Sociology |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 108 |
Anthropology |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
CCS 009 |
Elements of Economics |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
CCS 010 |
HIV/AIDS |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 114 |
Architectural Design 2 |
240 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 201 |
Building Technology and Services 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 203 |
History and Theory of Architecture 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 205 |
Building Science 1 (Thermal Design) |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 207 |
Theory & Design of Structures 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 209 |
Urban and Regional Planning |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 213 |
Architectural Design 3 |
240 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 202 |
Building Technology and Services 4 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 204 |
History and Theory of Architecture 4 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 206 |
Building Science 2 (Lighting Design) |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 208 |
Theory and Design of Structures 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 210 |
Interior Architecture 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 214 |
Architectural Design 4 |
240 |
By Coursework |
|
BAR 301 |
Building Technology and Services 5 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 303 |
Theory and Design of Structures 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 305 |
Landscape Architecture 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 307 |
Elements of Law |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
|
BAR 309 |
Architectural Conservation 1 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 313 |
Architectural Design 5 |
240 |
By Coursework |
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BAR 302 |
Building Technology and Services 6 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 304 |
History and Theory of Architecture 5 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 306 |
Surveying |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 308 |
Building Science 3 (Acoustics) |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 310 |
Housing & Human Settlements |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 314 |
Architectural Design 6 |
240 |
By Coursework |
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One elective unit to be chosen from any one stream |
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BAR 320 |
Architectural Conservation 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 322 |
Interior Architecture 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 324 |
Landscape Architecture 2 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 401 |
Architectural Research Methods |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 403 |
Building Costs |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 405 |
Principles of Management |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 413 |
Architectural Design 7 (Thematic) |
240 |
By coursework |
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One elective unit to be chosen from the stream already chosen |
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BAR 421 |
Conservation 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 423 |
Interior Architecture 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 425 |
Landscape Architecture 3 |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 414 |
Design Project |
300 |
By Coursework |
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BAR 501 |
Architectural Practice and Management |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 503 |
Advanced Building Technology |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 505 |
Sustainable Design |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 513 |
Advanced Architectural Design 1 |
240 |
By Coursework |
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BAR 502 |
Urban Design |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 504 |
Advanced Architectural Computing |
45 |
By Coursework |
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BAR 506 |
Contemporary Architectural Theory |
45 |
1 x 2hr Paper |
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BAR 514 |
Advanced Architectural Design 2 |
240 |
By coursework |
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BAR 613 |
RESEARCH PROJECT |
180 |
By coursework |
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BAR 614 |
DESIGN PROJECT |
360 |
By coursework |
