Diploma in Architecture (CDACC) – Level 6
Start a great career building the future with the CDACC Diploma in Architecture at the Nairobi Institute of Technology (NIT). This certified, practical course takes place inside our creative design studios, where professional architects teach you how to draw building plans, use modern design software, and manage real construction projects. Instead of just reading textbooks, you will get real, hands-on practice designing modern homes and offices. Whether you want to work for a top company or start your own independent design and building business, NIT gives you the exact skills you need to succeed in Kenya’s fast-growing property market.
- Two and a half (2 ½) years
- Intakes: January, May, September
Entry requirments
- Minimum KCSE grade of C– or equivalent
Pathway:
After completing the Diploma in Architecture (Level 6), graduates can enter the professional architecture and construction industry or progress to Bachelor’s degree programs in Architecture or related built environment fields, expanding opportunities in design, construction management, and urban planning.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Diploma in Architecture can work as:
- Architectural Technician
- CAD Designer
- Project Planner
- Interior Architectural Designer
- Construction Supervisor
- Urban Planning Assistant
Programme Structure
Core units
- Produce Physical Architectural Model
- Apply Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Drawing Techniques
- Produce Digital Architectural Model
- Carry Out Architectural Landscaping
- Design Architectural Interiors
- Design Architectural Project
- Manage Construction Project
- Industry Training
Key common units
- Art and Architectural Language
- Technical Drawing Techniques
- Construction Materials Principles
- Structural Analysis Principles
- Building Construction Technology Principles
Contact us
10 Westlands Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
- +254 746 462326
- info@nit.ac.ke
- +254 703 825614
How to Apply
- Apply
Complete the online application form, upload KCSE or equivalent results, identification document and other relevant academic certificates.
- Review
The admissions office will verify your documents and eligibility. If anything is missing or unclear, you will be contacted to provide clarification or additional information.
- Feedback
Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an official admission decision. Successful applicants will get an admission letter outlining the program, reporting dates, and next steps.
- Payment
Pay the required fees through the approved N.I.T. payment channels. Keep your receipt as proof of payment.
- Class
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