Urban Planning (Planning and Design) — study plan

King Saud University College of Architecture and Planning

Credit hours: 171
Levels: 10
Courses: 59
Degree: bachelor

The Urban Planning (Planning and Design) study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 171 credit hours across 59 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ريض 140	Introduction to Mathematics	2
نجم 140	English Language (1)	8
نهج 140	Learning, Thinking and Research Skills	3
صحه 150	Health and Fitness (2)	1

Level 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ريد 101	Entrepreneurship	1
تقن 140	Computer Skills	3
علم 140	Communication Skills	2
ريض 150	Differential Calculus	3
نجم 150	English Language (2)	8

Level 3 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
عرب 101	Language Skills	2
ريض 104	General Mathematics (2)	3
فيز 105	General Physics for Architecture	3
عمر 250	Architectural Design (1)	4
عمر 254	Freehand Drawing	1
عمر 255	Architectural Graphic Skills	4

Level 4 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
همس 251	General Surveying for Non-Engineering Students	2
عمر 260	Architectural Design (2)	4
عمر 264	Shades and Perspective	2
عمر 265	Computer Drawing Skills (1)	3
عمر 266	Building Materials	2
عمر 268	History of Architecture	2
عمر 269	Site Analysis and Landscaping	2

Level 5 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
عرب 103	Expository Writing	2
عمر 350	Architectural Design (3)	4
عمر 351	Studies in Environmental Control	2
عمر 352	Theories of Architecture (1)	2
عمر 353	Principles of Urban Design	2
عمر 355	Computer Drawing Skills (2)	3
عمر 357	Building and Urban Systems	2

Level 6 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
احص 324	Engineering Probability and Statistics	3
عمر 360	Architectural Design (4)	4
عمر 361	Man and Built Environment	2
عمر 363	Housing	2
عمر 366	Building Construction (1)	3
عمر 368	History of Urbanism	2

Level 7 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
تخط 410	Urban Design Project (1)	4
تخط 411	Computer Urban Presentation	2
تخط 412	Urban Design Principles and Theories	2
تخط 413	Land Use Planning and Zoning	2
تخط 414	Infrastructure Planning	2
تخط 415	Working Drawings	3
تخط 416	Urban Information Systems (1)	2
تخط 417	Research Methods	2

Level 8 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
تخط 430	Urban Design Project (2)	4
تخط 431	Urban Design Methods and Techniques	2
تخط 432	Site Design and Landscaping	2
تخط 433	Planning Theories	2
تخط 434	Urban Regeneration	2
تخط 435	Introduction to Urban Transportation	2
تخط 436	Urban Information Systems (2)	3

Level 9 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
تخط 470	Urban Design Project (3) City Center	4
تخط 471	Spatial and Visual Analysis	2
تخط 472	Streets, Squares and Plazas	2
تخط 473	Environmental Impact of Projects	2
تخط 474	Urban Communities Planning	2
تخط 475	Practice of the Planning Profession	2

Level 10 7 credits

Code	Course	Credits
تخط 490	Graduation Project (Urban Design)	4
تخط 491	City Centers	2
تخط 999	Internship	1

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 Urban Planning (Planning and Design)

How many credit hours is Urban Planning (Planning and Design) at King Saud University?

Urban Planning (Planning and Design) at King Saud University requires completing 171 credit hours to graduate, spread across 59 courses.

How many years is Urban Planning (Planning and Design) at King Saud University?

The study plan for Urban Planning (Planning and Design) spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Urban Planning (Planning and Design) award?

Urban Planning (Planning and Design) at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 171 credit hours.