BSc · Engineering
BSc Civil Engineering
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Ashanti
Overview
BSc Civil Engineering at KNUST equips you to plan, design, build, and maintain safe infrastructure that supports Ghana’s economic and social development. It is worth pursuing if you want a technically demanding career with opportunities in construction, transport, water, housing, and urban development.
What you will study
You study structural analysis and design, soil mechanics, foundation engineering, transportation engineering, hydraulics, hydrology, surveying, construction materials, and environmental engineering. You also develop competence in computer-aided design, engineering calculations, site supervision, project management, and infrastructure planning.
Career prospects
You can pursue roles such as civil engineer, structural engineer, transportation engineer, geotechnical engineer, water engineer, quantity-related project coordinator, or construction manager. Career opportunities are available with Ghana Highway Authority, Ghana Water Company, major contractors, real-estate developers, engineering consultancies, mining firms, and international infrastructure companies.
Who this programme may suit
You thrive if you are strong in mathematics and physics and enjoy solving practical problems with lasting results. You should be organised, safety-minded, comfortable working both on sites and in offices, and willing to take responsibility for public infrastructure.