DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE (JKUAT)
The Nairobi Institute of Technology (NIT), in collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), offers a comprehensive Diploma in Architecture program. This program equips you with the skills and knowledge to design and develop aesthetically pleasing yet technically sound buildings.
Become a Skilled Architectural Designer:
Suitable for All Backgrounds:
Open to both KCSE and A-Level graduates with a passion for design.
Master the Fundamentals: Learn the art of drawing, designing, planning, and construction, laying a solid foundation for your architectural journey.
Balance Aesthetics & Functionality: Develop the ability to create architectural designs that are not only visually appealing but also meet technical requirements.
Experience-Based Learning: Gain practical skills through workshops, site visits, and studio sessions led by experienced instructors.
Real-World Application: Solidify your skills through a supervised industrial attachment in the architectural and civil engineering industry.
Upon graduation, you'll be prepared for diverse career opportunities in:
Architectural firms: As architectural assistants or junior architects, contributing to design, documentation, and project management.
Construction companies: As project managers, site supervisors, or quantity surveyors, overseeing construction projects.
Government agencies: Working in urban planning, development control, or heritage conservation departments.
Interior design firms: Applying architectural knowledge to interior space planning and design.
Real estate development: Contributing to project feasibility studies, design development, and construction management.
Course duration: Two and a half years.
Entry Requirements:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a C-Plain (or equivalent)
Grades C minus in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics and Geography or Drawing and Design or Art and Design or Design or History and Government or Chemistry (C in Physical Science)
Completion of KNQF Level 5 (or equivalent)
Equivalent qualification as shall be determined by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
