Programme Overview

We view architecture as an inter-disciplinary field of study, which fosters the application of aesthetics, social, cultural, economic, scientific and technological principles to solve variety of environmental design problems. The programme at Ahmadu Bello University attempts to provide a broad education in architectural design, which includes supporting courses in environmental control, building materials/technology, concepts and historical influences, arts and social sciences.

The programme aims at developing a creative approach to understanding and providing solutions to design problems with the motivation to seek new solutions to the issues and challenges facing a developing country with a rich cultural heritage such as Nigeria. The Zaria programme stresses the cultural relevance of architecture through the incorporation of research and design modules in the course that looks and tries to tap from the rich traditional resources in the region. The end product is expected to be a good designer sensitive to the social and cultural environment competent to grapple with the demands and needs of a complex modern society.

Entry Requirements

For admission to BSc Arch. degree programme in the Department of Architecture, a student must satisfy the minimum University – Faculty of Environmental Design requirements including credits in Physics, Mathematics, English Language, and at least two other subjects. Preference will be given to candidates with Credits in Technical Drawing and Fine Arts at ‘O’ Level SSCE Final Examination.

Candidates coming from the School of General and Remedial Studies are expected to have Credits in at least Mathematics, English Language, and Physics at the ‘O’ Level SSCE Final Examinations, plus a Pass in all their 5 Subjects in the Remedial Examinations.

Candidates with Passes at H.S.C. or G.C.E/IJMB (A Level) in Physics and Mathematics and any one subject from the following list: Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing or Fine Arts may be allowed to register for a degree in Architecture at 200 Level. Applicants with H.N.D. in Architecture with Distinction or Upper Credit may also be considered for admission if places are available at 300 Level.

Departmental Courses Offered