A day in the life
- 09:00Sketch ideas for a new school building.
- 11:00Turn sketches into 3D models.
- 14:00Meet the client to talk through the design.
- 16:00Site visit to check construction.
Is it for you?
- Best for Creators
Art and maths in one job.
- With a Thinker side
You'll get to dig into tricky problems until they make sense.
- Worth knowing
A long degree with a heavy studio workload.
Your path to becoming an Architect
Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.
- 1 Now · Form 2–4
Focus on these subjects
MathsPhysicsArt & DesignGeography - 2 KCSE
Aim for B+ overall
B or better in Maths and Physics. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.
- 3 Study · 5–6 years
Bachelor of Architecture
Offered at UoN, JKUAT, Technical University of Kenya and more.
- 4 After · 2 years
Practice & licence
Register with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors.