Architecture — study plan
American University in Dubai School of Architecture, Art and Design
- Credit hours
- 166
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 37
- Degree
- bachelor
The Architecture study plan at American University in Dubai is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 166 credit hours across 37 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Foundation 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH101 | Architectural Design Studio I | 4 |
| ARCH102 | Architectural Design Studio II | 6 |
| ARCH151 | History and Theory of Architecture I | 3 |
| MATH105 | Precalculus for Architecture | 3 |
| PHYS201 | Introductory Physics I, w/Lab | 4 |
Design Core 92 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH201 | Architectural Design Studio III | 6 |
| ARCH202 | Architectural Design Studio IV | 6 |
| ARCH211 | Materials and Methods of Construction | 3 |
| ARCH254 | History and Theory of Architecture II | 3 |
| ARCH301 | Architectural Design Studio V | 6 |
| ARCH302 | Architectural Design Studio VI | 6 |
| ARCH311 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| ARCH312 | Structural Design | 3 |
| ARCH321 | Environmental and Building Service Systems | 3 |
| ARCH351 | Theory of Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH401 | Architectural Design Studio VII | 6 |
| ARCH402 | Architectural Design Studio VIII | 6 |
| ARCH412 | Construction Management and Building Economics | 3 |
| ARCH441 | Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship and Ethics | 3 |
| ARCH431 | Life Safety and Codes | 3 |
| ARCH501 | Architectural Design Studio IX | 6 |
| ARCH502 | Architectural Design Studio X | 6 |
| ARCH561 | Internship | 2 |
| DDFT341 | Digital Design and Fabrication I | 3 |
| DDFT351 | Parametric Design I | 3 |
| DDFT442 | Artificial Intelligence in Architecture | 3 |
| DDFT474 | Building Information Modeling I | 3 |
| DDFT475 | Collaborative Building Information Modeling | 3 |
Professional Electives 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH294 | Film and Architecture Elective | 3 |
| ARCH322 | Basic Elements of Landscape Architectural Design Elective | 3 |
| ARCH342 | Portfolio Design in Architecture Elective | 3 |
| ARCH423 | Sustainable Urbanism Elective | 3 |
| DDFT268 | Computer-Aided Design (CAD) I Elective | 3 |
| DDFT352 | Parametric Design II Elective | 3 |
Arts and Sciences Core and General Electives 39 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH205 | Calculus for Architecture | 3 |
| ASC-ARCH | Arts and Sciences Core Requirements Elective | 30 |
| GEN-ELE | General Electives Elective | 6 |
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 American University in Dubai?
Architecture at American University in Dubai requires completing 166 credit hours to graduate, spread across 37 courses.
How many years is Architecture at American University in Dubai?
The study plan for Architecture spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Architecture award?
Architecture at American University in Dubai awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 166 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.