Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering

Overview

The Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering prepares engineers who can plan, design, build and look after the structures and infrastructure a growing coastal region depends on: roads and bridges, buildings, water and drainage systems, ports and harbours. The programme is practice-led. Students learn the engineering sciences and then apply them in design studios, laboratories, surveying fieldwork and an industrial attachment.

It is built for people who want a strongly applied route into the profession, including diploma and higher diploma holders in building and civil engineering who wish to progress to a degree.

Admission Requirements

KCSE C+ (plus) with at least C+ in English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
OR
Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) of at least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics and a subsidiary pass
OR
KNEC-TEP/TUM Diploma
OR
Higher Diploma in one of the following relevant areas: Building and Civil Engineering.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme a graduate will be able to:

• Apply mathematics, mechanics and engineering science to analyse and solve civil engineering problems.
• Design structural elements and systems in concrete, steel, timber and masonry to the relevant codes.
• Plan and design highways, drainage, water supply and sanitation works.
• Carry out land surveys and site investigations, and interpret soil and materials tests.
• Estimate quantities and costs, and plan and manage construction projects safely.
• Use industry software for drawing, modelling and analysis.
• Work responsibly as a professional: ethics, safety, environmental care and teamwork.

Career Prospects

Graduates work in consulting engineering firms, construction companies, county and national government, road, water and port authorities, and development agencies. Typical roles include:

• Site, resident and project engineer
• Structural or highway design engineer
• Water and environmental engineer
• Construction and contracts manager
• Quantity and materials engineer
• Entrepreneur: a consultancy or contracting firm

The degree is a step towards registration as a professional engineer and towards postgraduate study.