Architecture — study plan
American University of Ras Al Khaimah School of Engineering and Computing
- Credit hours
- 161
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 53
- Degree
- bachelor
The Architecture study plan at American University of Ras Al Khaimah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 161 credit hours across 53 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 121 | Basic Design 1 | 4 |
| MATH 113 | Calculus I | 3 |
| INDS 112 | Design Communication 1: Sketching and Drawing for Interiors | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition | 3 |
| UNIV 100 | University First-Year Transition | 1 |
| ARCH 122 | Basic Design 2 | 4 |
| INDS 121 | Interior Design Process, Human Factors and Ergonomics | 3 |
| INDS 122 | Design Communication 2: Digital Media for Interiors | 3 |
| PHYS 110 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 111 | University Physics I Lab | 1 |
| CSCI 114 | Applied Computational Thinking | 3 |
| CSCI 115 | Applied Computational Tools | 1 |
Year 2 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 221 | Architectural Design Studio 1 | 4 |
| ARCH 231 | Building Construction 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 241 | History & Theory of Architecture 1 | 3 |
| CIEN 216 | Structures for Architecture 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 223 | Computer Architectural Drawing | 3 |
| ARCH 222 | Architectural Design Studio 2 | 4 |
| ARCH 232 | Building Construction 2 | 3 |
| ARCH 242 | History & Theory of Architecture 2 | 3 |
| CIEN 316 | Structures for Architecture 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 202 | English for Workplace Communication | 3 |
Year 3 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 321 | Architectural Design Studio 3 | 4 |
| ARCH 331 | Building Construction 3 | 3 |
| ARCH 341 | History and Theory of Architecture 3 | 3 |
| CIEN 261 | Surveying | 1 |
| ENVS 102 | Sustainability and Human-Environment Relations | 3 |
| GEN-SBS | Social and Behavioral Sciences Course (Gen Ed) Elective | 3 |
| ARCH 322 | Architectural Design Studio 4 | 4 |
| ARCH 336 | Construction Drawings | 3 |
| ARCH 342 | History and Theory of Contemporary Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 372 | Sustainable Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH-ELEC-1 | Architecture Technical Elective Elective | 3 |
| ARCH 390 | Internship I | 3 |
Year 4 35 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 421 | Architectural Design Studio 5 | 4 |
| ARCH 463 | Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| MENG 468 | Building Utilities I: HVAC and Mechanical Building Services | 3 |
| GEN-HUM | Humanities/Fine Arts Course (Gen Ed) Elective | 3 |
| ARCH 457 | Urban Design | 3 |
| ARCH 422 | Architectural Design Studio 6 | 4 |
| ARCH 466 | Building Utilities II: Illumination, Acoustics, and Electrical Building Services | 3 |
| ARCH 454 | Urban Planning | 3 |
| UAES 200 | Survey of United Arab Emirates Studies | 3 |
| PHIL 100 | Critical Thinking and Reasoning OR Advanced Composition OR Introduction to Islam in World Culture | 3 |
| ARCH 391 | Internship II | 3 |
Year 5 26 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 521 | Architectural Design Studio 7 | 4 |
| ARCH 591 | Graduation Project Thesis Research | 2 |
| ARCH-ELEC-2 | Architecture Technical Elective Elective | 3 |
| ARCH 487 | Project Management | 3 |
| ARCH 592 | Graduation Project Design | 5 |
| MENG 323 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| ARCH 485 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| UNIV 200 | Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability | 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 American University of Ras Al Khaimah?
Architecture at American University of Ras Al Khaimah requires completing 161 credit hours to graduate, spread across 53 courses.
How many years is Architecture at American University of Ras Al Khaimah?
The study plan for Architecture spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Architecture award?
Architecture at American University of Ras Al Khaimah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 161 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.