Bachelor of Architectural Engineering — study plan

Kingdom University College of Engineering and Design

Credit hours: 179
Levels: 12
Courses: 64
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Architectural Engineering study plan at Kingdom University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 179 credit hours across 64 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
AED111	Basic Design Studio I	3
AED121	Engineering Mathematics	3
AED131	Engineering Drawings & Design Communication	2
GS102	Creative Thinking	2
IT102	Introduction to Computer Applications	3
ENGL103	English for Academic Purposes	3
LAW106	Human Rights	2

Year 1 - Semester 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
AED112	Basic Design Studio II	3
AED122	Building Physics & Material Properties	3
ARE141	Theory of Architecture	3
GS111	Arabic Language Skills	3
ENGL104	English for Academic Purposes II	3
GS133	History of Bahrain	3

Year 2 - Semester 3 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE211	Architecture Design I	5
ARE221	Building Construction I	2
AED231	Drafting & Design with Digital Media	3
ARE241	History of Architecture I	2
AED251	Design Research Methods	2
ENGL202	English Writing for Communications	3

Year 2 - Semester 4 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE212	Architectural Design II	5
ARE222	Building Construction II	2
ARE223	Land Surveying	3
AED232	Rendering Techniques and Animation	3
ARE242	History of Regional Architecture & Heritage	2
ARE243	History of Architecture II	2

Year 3 - Semester 5 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE311	Architectural Design III	5
ARE321	Passive & Active Climate Design Principles	3
ARE322	Construction Drawing I	4
AED331	BIM for Design & Construction Drawing	3
ARE371	Building Regulations & Codes	3

Year 3 - Semester 6 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE312	Architectural Design IV	5
ARE323	Building Services	3
ARE324	Structural Analysis and Application	3
ARE341	Modern & Contemporary Architecture	3
ARE361	Landscape Architecture	3

Year 4 - Semester 7 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE411	Architectural Design V	5
ARE421	Sustainable Indoor Environment	3
ARE422	Building Material	3
ARE441	Housing Theories and Economics	2
ARE442	Interior Design & Modern Art	3
ARE461	Urban Design	2

Year 4 - Semester 8 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE412	Architecture Design VI	5
ARE423	Construction Drawings II	3
ARE424	Structural Design	4
ARE425	Building Performance Analysis	3
ARE462	Planning & Sustainable Cities	3

Training Requirement 4 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE470	Architecture Internship Training	4

Year 5 - Semester 9 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE511	Architecture Design VII	5
ARE551	Graduation Project Research	3
ARE561	Environmental Planning & Impact Assessment	3
ARE571	Specifications and Quantity Surveying	3

Year 5 - Semester 10 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE512	Graduation Project Design	6
ARE521	Shop Drawing	3
ARE572	Professional Practice and Ethics	2
ARE573	Construction Project Management	3

Electives 27 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE581	Advanced Rendering Techniques & Animation Elective	3
ARE582	Advanced Computer-Aided Design Elective	3
ARE583	Architectural Photography & Cinematography Elective	3
ARE584	Building Economics & Real Estate Elective	3
ARE585	Heritage & Building Conservation Elective	3
ARE586A	Advanced Computer Techniques Elective	3
ARE586B	Architecture & Virtual Reality Elective	3
ARE586C	Introduction to Remote Sensing Elective	3
ARE586D	GIS Application in Planning 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 Bachelor of Architectural Engineering

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Architectural Engineering at Kingdom University?

Bachelor of Architectural Engineering at Kingdom University requires completing 179 credit hours to graduate, spread across 64 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Architectural Engineering at Kingdom University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Architectural Engineering spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Architectural Engineering award?

Bachelor of Architectural Engineering at Kingdom University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 179 credit hours.

Is Bachelor of Architectural Engineering offered at other universities?

Yes, Bachelor of Architectural Engineering is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.