The Architecture and Design study plan at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 144 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Semester 115 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL 100
Academic English
3
ARAB 101
Arabic Language 1
3
MATH 110
College Algebra
3
ENGG 100
Intro. to Engineering
3
GEN ED
Critical Thinking & Info.
Elective
3
Semester 215 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL 110
English Composition
3
PHYS 101
Physics 1
4
ARCD 100
Design Studio 1
5
ARCD 105
Intro to Design Culture
3
Semester 317 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL 120
Research Writing
3
MATH 131
Calculus I
3
ARCD 110
Intro to Design Media
3
ARCD 150
Design Studio 2
5
ARCD 227
Architecture Technology 1
3
Semester 417 credits
Code
Course
Credits
GEN ED
Social and Behavioral Sciences Area
Elective
3
ENGG 150
Engineering Graphics
3
ARCD 200
Design Studio 3
5
ARCD 228
Architecture Technology 2
3
ARCD 230
Materials and Methods of Building Const. I
3
Semester 515 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ARCD 201
Design Studio 4
3
ARCD 328
Architecture Technology 3
3
ARCD 330
Building Regulations
3
ARCD 250
Arch Hist I
3
GEN ED
State of Kuwait Knowledge
Elective
3
Semester 617 credits
Code
Course
Credits
GEN ED
Social and Behavioral Sciences Area
Elective
3
ARCD 251
Arch Hist II
3
ARCD 410
Computer Studio
4
ARCD 335
Materials & Methods of Building Const. II
3
ARCD 300
Design Studio 5
4
Semester 716 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ARCD 473
Urban Environment
3
ARCD 432
Environmental Control Systems II
3
MATH 290
Probability and Statistics for Engineers
3
ARCD 401
Design Studio 6
4
GEN ED
Humanities, Arts & Culture
Elective
3
Semester 816 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CONC
Concentration Course
Elective
3
ARCD 496
Design Studio 7
4
CONC
Concentration Course
Elective
3
GEN ED
Humanities, Arts & Culture
Elective
3
ENGG 301
Engineering Economy
3
Semester 916 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ARCD 497
Design Studio 8
4
CONC
Concentration Course
Elective
3
GEN ED
Islamic Civilization & History
Elective
3
CONC
Concentration Course
Elective
3
ARCD 431
Environmental Control Systems I
3
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
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Frequently asked questions about Architecture and Design
How many credit hours is Architecture and Design at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK)?
Architecture and Design at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) requires completing 144 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.
How many years is Architecture and Design at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK)?
The study plan for Architecture and Design spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Architecture and Design award?
Architecture and Design at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 144 credit hours.