Architecture Engineering — study plan

Kingdom University College of Engineering and Design

Credit hours: 179
Levels: 11
Courses: 69
Degree: bachelor

The Architecture Engineering study plan at Kingdom University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 179 credit hours across 69 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 18 credits

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

Level 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	3
GS133	History of Bahrain	3

Level 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 1	2
AED251	Design Research Methods	2
ENGL202	English Writing for Communications	3

Level 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

Level 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

Level 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

Level 7 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE411	Architectural Design V	5
ARE421	Sustainable Indoor Environment	3
ARE422	Building Material	3
ARE441	Housing Theories and Economics	2
ARE461	Planning & Sustainable Cities	3
ARE48X	Elective A Elective	3

Level 8 21 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE412	Architecture Design VI	5
ARE423	Construction Drawings II	4
ARE424	Structural Design	3
ARE462	Theory of Urban Design	2
ARE48X	Elective A Elective	3
ARE470	Architecture Internship Training	4

Level 9 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE511	Architecture Design VII	5
ARE551	Graduation Project Research	3
ARE571	Professional Practice and Ethics	2
ARE572	Specifications and Quantity Surveying	3
ARE58X	Elective B Elective	3

Level 10 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE512	Graduation Project Design	6
ARE573	Construction Project Management	3
ARE58X	Elective B Elective	3
ARE58X	Elective B Elective	3
ARE58X	Elective B Elective	3

Electives 36 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARE481	Advance Rendering Techniques & Animation Elective	3
ARE482	Communication for Architects Elective	3
ARE483	Architectural Photography & Cinematography Elective	3
ARE484	Interior Design & Modern Art Elective	3
ARE485	Building Economic & Real Estate Elective	3
ARE486	Heritage & Building Conservation Elective	3
ARE581	Advanced Computer Techniques Elective	3
ARE582	Architecture & Virtual Reality Elective	3
ARE583	Building Performance Analysis Elective	3
ARE584	Environmental Planning & Impact Assessment Elective	3
ARE585	Shop Drawing Elective	3
ARE586	Introduction to Remote Sensing Elective	3

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Frequently asked questions about Architecture Engineering

How many credit hours is Architecture Engineering at Kingdom University?

Architecture Engineering at Kingdom University requires completing 179 credit hours to graduate, spread across 69 courses.

How many years is Architecture Engineering at Kingdom University?

The study plan for Architecture Engineering spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Architecture Engineering award?

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

Is Architecture Engineering offered at other universities?

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