Central University
BSc - Civil Engineering
Intake Period(s):
Public
University
Domestic Fee
GHS 0.00
International Fee
USD 0.00
Programme Overview
Civil Engineering is a discipline that focuses on the planning, design, location, construction, material testing, operation and maintenance of private and public works projects. Private and public works projects such as buildings, roads, dams, harbors, bridges, water supply and sewerage systems are considered as an integrated components of civil infrastructure and facilities that support human settlements in towns, districts and countries.
The University offers training in five broad Engineering sub-disciplines that leads to the award of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. These sub disciplines are: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
WASSCE and SSSCE: The minimum requirements for admission into the programme are passes in three (3) core subjects at the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
OR
The West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, AND passes in three (3) elective subjects at SSSCE/WASSCE level, namely, Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
The aggregate score of the 6 subjects should not exceed 24 in the SSSCE or 36 in the WASSCE. All passes should be grade D (SSSCE) or better or C6 (WASSCE) or better.
GCE Entrants:
Applicants must have credits in at least five (5) GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science Subject, AND two passes at GCE A-Level in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, plus a pass in General Paper.
Mature Applicants:
Must be at least 25 years old and must have credits in five (5) GCE O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject, with at least 3 years relevant working experience. Candidates will be required to pass a qualifying examination conducted by the Department, and an interview.
HND holders:
Applicants with Civil Engineering certificates who graduated within the range of First Class to Second Class (Lower Division) may also be considered for admission to an appropriate level. Candidates are required to have passes at credit level in Mathematics, Science subjects and English Language. This is the basic Departmental requirement.
WASSCE and SSSCE: The minimum requirements for admission into the programme are passes in three (3) core subjects at the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
OR
The West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, AND passes in three (3) elective subjects at SSSCE/WASSCE level, namely, Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
The aggregate score of the 6 subjects should not exceed 24 in the SSSCE or 36 in the WASSCE. All passes should be grade D (SSSCE) or better or C6 (WASSCE) or better.
GCE Entrants:
Applicants must have credits in at least five (5) GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science Subject, AND two passes at GCE A-Level in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, plus a pass in General Paper.
Mature Applicants:
Must be at least 25 years old and must have credits in five (5) GCE O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject, with at least 3 years relevant working experience. Candidates will be required to pass a qualifying examination conducted by the Department, and an interview.
HND holders:
Applicants with Civil Engineering certificates who graduated within the range of First Class to Second Class (Lower Division) may also be considered for admission to an appropriate level. Candidates are required to have passes at credit level in Mathematics, Science subjects and English Language. This is the basic Departmental requirement.
Programme Details
Certificate Type
BSc - Bachelor of Science
Undergraduate/First Degree
Mode of Study/teaching
Face-to-face (In-person)
Blended Learning (In-person and Online)
Time of Study
Weekend Only (Sat & Sun)
Regular Teaching Time (8am - 5pm)
Duration
4 Years
Campus Region & Location
Region: Greater Accra
Location: Accra
Institution Information
Institution Contact Information
Institution Name
Central University
Phone
233555101093
Emails
info@central.edu.gh | []
Location
Accra
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