Architecture — study plan
- Credit hours
- 165
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 57
- Degree
- bachelor
The Architecture study plan at Abu Dhabi University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 165 credit hours across 57 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARL100 | Communication Skills in Arabic I | 3 |
| ENG200 | English II | 3 |
| FWS305 | Technical Communication for Work Place | 3 |
| ISL100 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| MTT101 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| MTT102 | Calculus I | 3 |
| FWS205 | UAE and GCC Society | 3 |
| STT100 | General Statistics | 3 |
| FWS310 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Degree Requirements 10 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COE101 | Introductory Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| COE102 | Introduction to Big Data Analytics | 3 |
| PHY102 | Physics and Engineering Applications I | 3 |
| PHY102L | Physics and Engineering Applications I Laboratory | 1 |
Major Requirements 87 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES110 | Design Communication I | 3 |
| DES120 | Design Communication II | 3 |
| DES130 | Design Foundations | 3 |
| ARC210 | Architectural Design I | 3 |
| ARC220 | Architectural History I | 3 |
| ARC230 | Building Technology I | 3 |
| ARC240 | Architecture and the Environment | 3 |
| ARC250 | Architectural Design II | 3 |
| ARC260 | Architectural and Interior Design History II | 3 |
| ARC270 | Building Technology II | 3 |
| ARC280 | Computer-aided Design (CAD) | 3 |
| ARC310 | Architectural Design III | 3 |
| ARC320 | Env. Design I: Lighting and Acoustics | 3 |
| ARC330 | Structures for Architects I | 3 |
| ARC340 | Building Technology III | 3 |
| ARC350 | Architectural Design IV | 3 |
| ARC360 | Urban Planning | 3 |
| ARC370 | Professional Practice and Ethics | 3 |
| ARC399 | Internship | 0 |
| ARC410 | Architectural Design V | 3 |
| ARC420 | Env. Design II: Energy and Systems | 3 |
| ARC430 | Working Drawings I | 3 |
| ARC450 | Architectural Design VI | 3 |
| ARC460 | Structures for Architects II | 3 |
| ARC470 | Urban Design | 3 |
| ARC510 | Graduation Project I | 3 |
| ARC520 | Research Methods and Programming | 3 |
| ARC530 | Working Drawings II | 3 |
| ARC540 | Sustainable Design | 3 |
| ARC550 | Graduation Project II | 3 |
Professional and Open Electives 42 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC581 | Landscape Architecture Elective | 3 |
| ARC584 | Housing Elective | 3 |
| ARC585 | Islamic Architecture Elective | 3 |
| ARC586 | Architectural Conservation Elective | 3 |
| ARC588 | Interior Architecture Elective | 3 |
| ARC589 | Architecture in Extreme Environments Elective | 3 |
| DES580 | Architectural Photography Elective | 3 |
| ARC582 | 3D Modeling Elective | 3 |
| ARC583 | Building Information Modeling Elective | 3 |
| ARC591 | Geographical Information Systems Elective | 3 |
| ARC587 | Project Management Elective | 3 |
| ARC590 | Building Economics Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Architecture
How many credit hours is Architecture at Abu Dhabi University?
Architecture at Abu Dhabi University requires completing 165 credit hours to graduate, spread across 57 courses.
How many years is Architecture at Abu Dhabi University?
The study plan for Architecture spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Architecture award?
Architecture at Abu Dhabi University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 165 credit hours.
Is Architecture offered at other universities?
Yes, Architecture is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.