Diploma In Civil Engineering and Surveying

The main objective of the programme of Civil Engineering Surveying is to educate students in order for them to achieve sufficient knowledge, skills and width of view to meet the demands of the job market and the national development objectives.Educational ObjectivesSpecifically, the programme is intended:

1. To train and produce diploma graduates who are well grounded with skills and knowledge in the Civil Engineering Surveying discipline;
2. To train students towards research and development;
3. To instil entrepreneurial skills in students so as to ensure competitiveness;
4. Employ practical thinking with commitment to economic, innovative and optimum use of resources;
5. Train engineering surveyors who are aware of the latest global challenges and how to handle them;
6. Promote professionalism, work ethics and social values;
7. Have a good understanding of the technical vocational foundation of Civil Engineering Surveying to facilitate self learning, particularly of experiential knowledge, and professional development.

 GENERAL REGULATIONSMakerere University regulations pertaining to application, registration, examinations and awards shall apply.  ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to first yearAdmission into the first year is through any of the three avenues, the Direct Entry Scheme, the Mature Age Scheme and the Diploma Holders Scheme. Direct Entry SchemeAn applicant should posses at least two advanced level passes of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent and the weighting system should be as follows:

• Weight 3 Mathematics, and best of Geography, Physics, Economics, Surveying, Technical Drawing – as Essential subjects
• Weight 2 One of the remainder of Geography, Physics, Economics, Surveying; Technical Drawing – as Relevant subjects
• Weight 1 General Paper – as Desirable subject
• Weight 0.5 Any Other Subject – as Other subjects

 Mature Age SchemeAdmission also can be granted by mature age entry scheme after passing two special mature age University examinations in aptitude and specialised knowledge relevant to Civil Engineering Surveying. Diploma Holders Entry SchemeHolders of the Uganda National Examinations Board Ordinary Technical Diploma or its equivalent can be admitted to the programme. Applicants should have obtained a Credit Class diploma with at least a Credit Pass in Mathematics. All applicants, no matter the avenue of entry, must demonstrate, during their studies, a desire for an outdoor life.