POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation (PGDAC)
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Design and Practice (PGDADP)
3. Master of Architecture (M.Architecture.)
4. Master of Science (M.Sc. Architecture)
5. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil. Architecture)
6. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. Architecture)

INTRODUCTION
The Department of Architecture recognizes the need to provide opportunities for holders of the first degree in Architecture to specialize in some aspect of the discipline in relation to the demands of their chosen profession. This need falls into three main categories. They include, the need to build upon the first degree which deals with the general Art and Science of Architecture with a view to exposing candidates to the central concerns of Architecture in depth and focus; the need in occupations which demand depth of knowledge and research skills in a specific area of the discipline such as for example, Housing; and the need to train academics and other researchers.

The Department therefore offers Postgraduate programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation (PGDAC), Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Design and Practice (PGDADP), Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Master of Science (M.Sc. Architecture), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil. Architecture), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. Architecture), respectively.

The programmes are structured in four main modules representing the major areas of research identified within the Department. These are; Housing and Urban Studies History and Theory of Architecture, Architectural Science, and Architectural Design and Production.

RATIONALE FOR THE DEGREES OFFERED
The two Postgraduate Diploma courses are designed to address relevant areas of the discipline for which target groups have been identified. They include those who work in Institutions and Establishments, which deal with the Conservation of Cultural Heritage and those architects whose duties require depth of knowledge in programming and the organization of the building delivery process.

The Master of Architecture is a terminal degree, which compliments the Bachelor of Science in Architecture programme and completes the formal professional training.

The M.Sc., M.Phil and Ph.D. are entirely by course work and research thesis and are aimed at those who wish to acquire research skill and deepen knowledge in a focused area of the discipline.

The new programme is generally more relevant and has specific target groups and foci within Architecture. It will enhance capacity building in academic and professional sectors of the discipline

In particular it will allow for the training of academic staff in a more systematic and focused approach

pOSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION
INTRODUCTION
The Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation is aimed at increasing the capacity of architects and other related professionals to identify, and maintain historic places, monuments and facilities. The main goal of the programme is to train manpower in a specialized area of Architecture, which deals with historic places and buildings, and the changing uses of listed buildings through a focused study of relevant subjects.

• To provide courses of instruction in Architectural Conservation and Restoration.
• To expose candidates to the cultural and technical problems in Architectural Conservation and Restoration
• To encourage creative solutions to problems of architectural conservation on the basis of sound conservation theory.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for admission to the PGDAC programme must hold a minimum of Honours Bachelors degree in Architecture, of this or any other approved University. In addition candidates who hold degrees in History, Archaeology, Sociology or Anthropology with a minimum of Honours Bachelors degree and who have at least two (2) years working experience in a Museum or related institution, may be considered for admission.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DIPLOMA
1. Scheme of Examination
The Examination of each of the prescribed subjects will consist of a three-hour written paper, and assessment of a seminar based on the findings of the field studies, which must be taken at the end of the semester during which the subjects are offered.

2. Award of Diploma with Distinction
Candidates with an overall weighted Average of not less than 70A shall be awarded the Diploma with Distinction.

3. Minimum requirements for the award of the PGDAC
In order to be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation (PGDAC) a candidate must pass all the prescribed courses (32 Units) as indicated in the curriculum structure, and have a Weighted Average of not less than 50B.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
The Postgraduate Diploma programme will cover a period of two (2) semesters.

Graduation Course Requirement (PGDAC)

POSTGRALDUATE DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND PRACTICE
INTRODUCTION
The Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Design and Practice is an advanced design progamme aimed at enriching the knowledge base and technical capacity for design and practice of the student. The main goal of the programme is to enhance capacity building in those sectors, which deal not only with the activity of designing, but with its associated production and management activities.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To provide courses of instruction in Design
To expose candidates to the social context of design practice
To encourage creative solutions in the management of physical facilities based on sound management and design theory.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for admission to the PGDADP programme must hold a minimum of Honours Bachelors degree in Architecture, of this or any other approved University.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DIPLOMA
1. Scheme of Examinations
The examination of each of the prescribed subjects will consist of a three-hour written paper, which must be taken at the end of the semester in which the subject is taught. The Design is assessed through a system of continuous assessment leading to a cumulative grade at the end of the semester.

2. Award of Diploma with Distinction
Candidates with an overall Weighted Average of not less than 70A shall be awarded the Diploma with Distinction.

3. Minimum Requirements for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma
In order to be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Design and Practice, a candidate must pass all the prescribed courses (34 Units) as indicated in the curriculum structure, and have a Weighted Average of not less than 50B.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
The Postgraduate Diploma programme will cover a period of two (2) semesters.

Graduation Course Requirement (PGDDP)

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