BTech Civil Engineering

Civil engineering shapes the world around you—from roads and bridges to water supply and buildings. This page explains what the BTech Civil Engineering programme at Accra Technical University involves, the skills you can gain, and whether it is a realistic choice for your SHS background.

What civil engineering is about

Civil engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering fields. It deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure that communities rely on every day, such as roads, bridges, buildings, dams, and water distribution systems. Programmes of this kind usually include subjects like structural analysis, materials science, fluid mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and construction management, along with practical project work.

Skills you can expect to build

Through a typical civil engineering programme, you develop strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and learn to apply mathematics and science to real-world problems. You also gain teamwork, communication, and project management abilities, plus experience with engineering software and construction practices. These skills open doors in both the public sector—for example urban planning and environmental agencies—and the private sector, including construction and consulting firms.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to this programme is less competitive than many other engineering degrees, which means your odds of admission are relatively better. Accra Technical University's Faculty of Engineering accepts students with SHS backgrounds in General Science, Home Economics, or Technical Studies, so your secondary school subject combination may already be suitable. As with any programme, you will still need to meet the published entry grades, so check your WASSCE results against the university's requirements.