Bachelor BScTechnology (BTech) Construction Technology At STU

Construction technology refers to the collection of innovative tools, machinery, modifications, software, etc. used during the construction phase of a project that enables advancement in field construction methods, including semi-automated and automated construction equipment.

STU is one of the best schools in Ghana offering Bachelor BScTechnology (BTech) Construction Technology courses
find below STU Bachelor BScTechnology (BTech) Construction Technology course, structures, and entry requirements

STU Bachelor BScTechnology (BTech) Construction Technology Entry Requirements

The programme targets the following group of graduates:

  • SSSCE/WASSCE graduates
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE)
  • Technical School graduates with NABPTEX Certificate Examination (Certificate II)
  • HND holders
  • Matured Applicants
  • Construction Technicians (CTC Part II and Part III)
  • International or Foreign Applicants

For admission into the programme, the following are required:
a. Senior High School Certificate Holders:

  1. At least credit passes (A – D) in English, Mathematics and Science (Integrated/ Core Science)
  2. At least credit passes (A – D) in any three of the following elective subjects: Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography and Technical Drawing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Building construction, Woodwork, Metalwork, Applied Electricity, Metalwork.  The cumulative aggregate must be 24 or better.

West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

  1. At least credit passes (A1 – C6) in English, Mathematics and Science (Integrated/ Core Science) in addition to
  2. At least credit passes (A1 – C6) in any three of the following elective subjects: Economics, Geography, Elective Maths, Technical Drawing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Building construction, Woodwork, Metalwork, Applied Electricity, Metalwork. The cumulative aggregate must be 36 or better.
  3. COTVET Certificate Holders: Three passes in core subjects including Maths, English, Integrated Science and three passes in the Technical subjects (Construction practice, Construction materials and processes, Practical and/or Technical drawing).

General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Certificate Holders:

Advanced level applicants must have passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be grade D or better).  Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (at least Grade 6) in five (5) GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject or General Science (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students).

Higher National Diploma (HND) Holders:

Candidates with HND in Building Technology certificate and similar construction related certificates at the same level with HND will join at level 300.

Mature Students:

Applicants may be considered on mature student’s status if they satisfy the following three criteria:Passes in Construction Technician Part II

OR

Passes (GCE ‘O’ Level, SSSCE or WASSCE) in any two of the following:

Physics, Core Mathematics, Chemistry, and Technical Drawing, Elective Mathematics

  1. Must be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth, which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.
  2. Must have at least two years’ experience in a related field.
  3. They must pass an entrance examination and/or interview organised by the University.

Construction Technician Certificate (CTC) Holders:

Candidate with construction technician final certificate (CTC II old scheme and CTC III) will join at level 300 upon passing an entrance examination and/or interview organized by the University.

CTC II certificate holders will join at level 200 upon passing an entrance examination and/or interview by the University.

Other certificate holders like CTC I, Advanced in construction related certificates holders will be admitted to level 100 upon passing an entrance examination and/or interview by the University. 

Foreign qualifications:

  1. Required subjects for Sciences: English, Mathematics, Biology/Agriculture, Physics and Chemistry, Further Mathematics and a pass in one arts subject. Passes with equivalencies of WASSCE or SSSCE shall be required.
  2. Other Qualifications: Other qualifications acceptable for consideration for admission include International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, GCSE, American Grade13 examinations and other external qualifications, which have equivalences to the WASSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels).

International students whose first language is not English are required to have one of the following English Language qualifications before they can register on the programme:

  • IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.0 in any element)
  • TOEFL paper-based 550 (no less than 4.0 in TWE)
  • TOEFL IBT 79 (no less than 17 in any element)

However, applicants from English speaking countries may have these requirements waived.

The equivalencies of such foreign qualifications will always have to be determined and certified by the National Accreditation Board (NAB).

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