Architecture — study plan
- Credit hours
- 167
- Levels
- 11
- Courses
- 47
- Degree
- bachelor
The Architecture study plan at University of Bahrain is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 167 credit hours across 47 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC110 | Design Fundamentals I | 4 |
| ARC111 | Design Communication I | 4 |
| MATHS106 | Mathematics for Built Environment | 3 |
| ENGL101 | Communication Skills | 3 |
| HRLC107 | Human Rights | 2 |
| 1XX | Elective - Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC120 | Design Fundamentals II | 4 |
| ARC121 | Design Communication II | 4 |
| PHYCS107 | Physics for Building Design | 3 |
| ENGL242 | Report Writing & Presentation | 3 |
| ARC122 | Site Studies | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC210 | Architectural Design I | 6 |
| ARC211 | Theory of Architecture | 3 |
| ARC212 | Materials & Building Construction I | 3 |
| ARC213 | Environmental Control I | 3 |
| ISLM101 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC220 | Architectural Design II | 6 |
| ARC221 | History of Architecture | 3 |
| ARC222 | Materials & Building Construction II | 3 |
| ARC223 | Digital Communication I | 3 |
| ARC224 | Environmental Control II | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC310 | Architectural Design III | 6 |
| ARC311 | Digital Communication II | 3 |
| ARC312 | Urban Design | 3 |
| ARC313 | Building Services | 3 |
| ARC314 | Architecture of the Islamic World | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 6 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC320 | Architectural Design IV | 6 |
| ARC321 | Housing | 3 |
| ARC322 | Architectural Working Drawings I | 4 |
| ARC3XX | Elective – Professional Studies Elective | 3 |
| HIST122 | Modern Bahraini History & Culture | 3 |
Training Requirement 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC395 | Architectural Training | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC410 | Architectural Design V | 6 |
| ARC411 | Architecture of the Modern World | 3 |
| ARC412 | Architectural Working Drawings II | 4 |
| 2XX | Elective - Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 8 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC420 | Architectural Design VI | 6 |
| ARC421 | Contracts & Implementation of Documents | 3 |
| ARC4XX | Elective – Professional Studies Elective | 3 |
| 2XX | Elective - Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
Year 5 - Semester 9 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC510 | Graduation Design I | 3 |
| ARC511 | Project Management | 3 |
| ARC5XX | Elective – Professional Studies Elective | 3 |
| ARAB110 | Classic Arabic Literature | 3 |
Year 5 - Semester 10 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC520 | Graduation Design II | 6 |
| ARC521 | Architectural Professional Practice | 3 |
| ARC5XX | Elective – Professional Studies 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 University of Bahrain?
Architecture at University of Bahrain requires completing 167 credit hours to graduate, spread across 47 courses.
How many years is Architecture at University of Bahrain?
The study plan for Architecture spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Architecture award?
Architecture at University of Bahrain awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 167 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.