B-Tech in Construction Technology
Sunyani Technical University · Faculty of Built Environment & Applied Art
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Sunyani Technical University you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe B-Tech in Construction Technology at Sunyani Technical University is a degree programme in the Faculty of Built Environment & Applied Art. It focuses on the technical side of construction, preparing students to work with building methods, materials, and site processes. Entry is less competitive than for many other degrees, making it a practical choice for students interested in building and construction.
What construction technology covers
Programmes of this kind usually cover the practical science of building: how structures are designed to stand up, how materials like concrete, steel and wood behave, and how to plan and run a construction site. You also learn about building services such as plumbing and electrical systems, cost estimation, and workplace safety. Many courses include site visits or hands-on projects so that you graduate with the know-how to supervise real construction work.
How hard it is to get a place
This is a less competitive programme, meaning it is easier to gain admission to than high-demand courses like medicine or law. If you have solid WASSCE passes and meet Sunyani Technical University's specific subject requirements, you stand a good chance. The university lists the exact requirements on its admissions page, so be sure to confirm your eligibility before applying.
What graduates go on to do
Most graduates from construction technology programmes enter the built environment industry as project supervisors, site managers, building contractors, or construction project coordinators. Some specialise in quantity surveying, building inspection, or materials testing, while others continue for further study in construction management or civil engineering. The skills you gain are also useful for running your own construction business.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Sunyani Technical University publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Site supervisor
- Construction project manager
- Quantity surveyor
- Building inspector
- Construction entrepreneur