Kumasi Technical University
BEng - Automobile Engineering
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Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive Engineering programme has been designed to provide broad-based education and practical hands-on training in automotive engineering and its relevant applications to
satisfy the needs of industry.
Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
Equip students with theoretical knowledge and engineering principles needed to
undertake professional tasks in Automotive Engineering industry.
Enhance professional competence of students by equipping them with skills in the use
of modern techniques and equipment for solving automotive related problems.
Provide students with continuous professional development in the automotive industry.
Provide knowledge and skills in the design and fabricating of simple vehicle
components and systems.
Provide knowledge in assembling light vehicle engine components and systems.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the study, students will have the ability to
Use on-board diagnostic tools to diagnose, repair and maintain motor vehicles
Use modern techniques in solving problems in the automotive industry.
Have continuous professional development in the automotive industry.
Gain basic knowledge and skills in the design and fabrication of simple vehicle
components and its related systems.
Assemble light vehicle engine components and systems.
Domestic Requirements
Entry Requirements
SSSCE Applicants
Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
WASSCE Applicants
Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
GCE “O” and “A” Level
Five (5) credit passes at O'Level including English and Mathematics, plus, passes at 'A’ in Three (3) of the following subjects: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
Technical School Applicants
Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
HND and Diploma Applicants
Applicants must have graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with at least Second Class (Lower Division) to be admitted into year three (3) of the programme.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Applicants
Applicants must have graduated with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least second-class lower division, to be admitted to year two (2) of the programme.
MVT 3, MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3 Technicians Certificate Applicants
Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and The applicant must have acquired a one-year post MVT/MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, qualification working experience in a recognized garage or related industry at the time of submitting the application forms and Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50%. They will be admitted to year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme.
Mature Applicants
Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage
Foreign Applicants
Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement
SSSCE Applicants
Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
WASSCE Applicants
Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
GCE “O” and “A” Level
Five (5) credit passes at O'Level including English and Mathematics, plus, passes at 'A’ in Three (3) of the following subjects: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
Technical School Applicants
Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
HND and Diploma Applicants
Applicants must have graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with at least Second Class (Lower Division) to be admitted into year three (3) of the programme.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Applicants
Applicants must have graduated with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least second-class lower division, to be admitted to year two (2) of the programme.
MVT 3, MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3 Technicians Certificate Applicants
Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and The applicant must have acquired a one-year post MVT/MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, qualification working experience in a recognized garage or related industry at the time of submitting the application forms and Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50%. They will be admitted to year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme.
Mature Applicants
Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage
Foreign Applicants
Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement
International Requirements
Entry Requirements
SSSCE Applicants
Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
WASSCE Applicants
Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
GCE “O” and “A” Level
Five (5) credit passes at O'Level including English and Mathematics, plus, passes at 'A’ in Three (3) of the following subjects: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
Technical School Applicants
Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
HND and Diploma Applicants
Applicants must have graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with at least Second Class (Lower Division) to be admitted into year three (3) of the programme.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Applicants
Applicants must have graduated with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least second-class lower division, to be admitted to year two (2) of the programme.
MVT 3, MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3 Technicians Certificate Applicants
Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and The applicant must have acquired a one-year post MVT/MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, qualification working experience in a recognized garage or related industry at the time of submitting the application forms and Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50%. They will be admitted to year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme.
Mature Applicants
Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage
Foreign Applicants
Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement
SSSCE Applicants
Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
WASSCE Applicants
Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
GCE “O” and “A” Level
Five (5) credit passes at O'Level including English and Mathematics, plus, passes at 'A’ in Three (3) of the following subjects: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
Technical School Applicants
Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
HND and Diploma Applicants
Applicants must have graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with at least Second Class (Lower Division) to be admitted into year three (3) of the programme.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Applicants
Applicants must have graduated with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least second-class lower division, to be admitted to year two (2) of the programme.
MVT 3, MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3 Technicians Certificate Applicants
Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and The applicant must have acquired a one-year post MVT/MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, qualification working experience in a recognized garage or related industry at the time of submitting the application forms and Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50%. They will be admitted to year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme.
Mature Applicants
Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage
Foreign Applicants
Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement
Programme Details
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Mode of Study/teaching
Time of Study
Duration
4 Years
Campus Region & Location
Region: Ashanti
Location: Kumasi
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