Courses Offered in Ardhi University, Tanzania

iNFORMATION ON ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch)
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSc. ID)
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSc. LA)
Bachelor of Science in Building Economics (BSc. BE)
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSc. CE)
Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture (PGD Arch.)
Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Economics and Management (PGD-CEM)
Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
Master of Science in Construction Economics and Management (MSc. CEM)
Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (PhD Arch)
Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Economics and Management (PhD CEM)
Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Management (PhD CM)
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD CE)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED

Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch)

Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Geography and Fine Art. In addition, a candidate must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a ―C grade at C.S.E.E.
Duration: Five years (10 semesters)

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSc. ID)

Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Geography and Fine Art. In addition, a candidate must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a ―C grade at C.S.E.E.
Duration: Four years (8 semesters)

Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSc. LA)

Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Geography and Fine Art. In addition, a candidate must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a ―C grade at C.S.E.E.
Duration: Four years (8 semesters)

Bachelor of Science in Building Economics (BSc. BE)

Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Geography and Accounts. In addition a candidate MUST have at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. and at least a ―D grade in physics at C.S.E.E.
Duration: Four years (8 semesters)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSc. CE)

A principal level pass in Mathematics AND principal level pass in either Physics or Chemistry or Geography. In addition the candidate MUST have taken Physics at A.S.C.E.E. Candidates without principal level pass in Chemistry at A.S.C.E.E. MUST have at least a ―D grade in Chemistry at C.S.E.E.
Duration: Four years (8 semesters)

POST GRADUATE COURSES OFFERED

Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture (PGD-Arch)

Entry Qualifications Holders of 3 years Diploma in Building Design or Advanced Diploma in Architecture of the former Ardhi Institute; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Duration: One and a half years (3 semesters)

Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Economics and Management (PGD CEM)

Entry Qualifications An Advanced Diploma in Building Economics, Architecture, Land Management and Valuation, Urban and Rural Planning of the former Ardhi Institute Dar es Salaam or any other relevant advanced Diploma from a recognized institution of Higher Learning. OR A first degree in the field of Building Economics, Building Survey, Construction Management, Architecture of Ardhi University or other relevant first degree from a recognized institution of Higher Learning.
Duration: One and a half years (3 semesters)

Master of Architecture (M. Arch) (Coursework & Dissertation)

Entry Qualifications Holders of Bachelor of Architecture of at least a Second Class Lower division from Ardhi University or from any other recognized Institution of Higher Learning. OR Graduate Diploma in Architecture of at least a Second Class Lower division of the former Ardhi Institute or Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture from Ardhi University or from any other recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
Duration: One and a half years (3 semesters)

Master of Science in Construction Economics and Management (MSc CEM) (Coursework & Dissertation)

Entry Qualifications A first degree of second class grade or above in Building Economics, Construction Management, Building Survey or related fields of Ardhi University or any other relevant first degree from a recognized institution of Higher Learning. OR A relevant Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Economics and Management or related fields of Ardhi University or any other recognized institution of Higher Learning.
Duration: One and a half years (3 semesters)

Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (PhD Arch)

Entry Qualifications A Master‘s Degree in Architecture from Ardhi University or any other relevant Masters Degree from Ardhi University or from a recognized University.
Duration: Four Years

Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Economics and Management (PhD CEM)

Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Management (PhD CM)
Duration: Four Years

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD CE)
Entry Qualifications Relevant Master‘s Degree of the Ardhi University or holder of equivalent standing Master‘s Degree from a recognised University.
Duration: Four years