BSc Urban Planning and Architectural Design — study plan

German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) Urban Planning and Architecture

Credit hours: 238
Levels: 9
Courses: 53
Degree: bachelor

The BSc Urban Planning and Architectural Design study plan at German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 238 credit hours across 53 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Semester 1 29 credits

Code	Course	Credits
UPAD1102	Creative Techniques 1	3
UPAD1103	History of Urban Development 1	3
UPAD1105	Introduction to Project Design	6
UPAD1106	Perceptions of Space and Shapes	4
UPAD1174	Architecture 1	4
UPAD1175	Technical Drawing	5
LS	Life Skills Course	4

Semester 2 29 credits

Code	Course	Credits
UPAD1109	Integrated Project 1	6
UPAD1111	Urban Design 1	4
UPAD1113	History of Urban Development 2	3
UPAD1115	Creative Techniques 2	3
UPAD1117	Computer Aided Design 1	5
UPAD1176	Architecture 2	4
LS	Life Skills Course	4

Semester 3 31 credits

Code	Course	Credits
UPAD2114	Computer Aided Design 2	4
UPAD2116	Urban Planning History 1	2
UPAD2120	Urban Design 2	4
UPAD2123	Integrated Project 2	6
UPAD2177	Architecture 3	5
UPAD2190	Building Construction 1	3
UPAD2192	Building Construction 2	3
LS	Life Skills Course	4

Semester 4 31 credits

Code	Course	Credits
UPAD2127	Urban Planning History 2	2
UPAD2131	Integrated Project 3	6
UPAD2135	Urban Design 3	5
UPAD2178	Architecture 4	4
UPAD2179	Building Construction 3	3
UPAD2180	Building Construction 4	3
UPAD2181	Computer Aided Design 3	4
LS	Life Skills Course	4

Semester 5 32 credits

Code	Course	Credits
UPAD3137	Economics 1	3
UPAD3138	Urban Preservation and Renewal	5
UPAD3140	Integrated Project 4	9
UPAD3141	Planning Law 1	3
UPAD3194	Building Construction 5	4
UPAD3195	Urban Infrastructure and Technologies	4
LS	Life Skills Course	4

Semester 6 32 credits

Code	Course	Credits
UPAD3143	Integrated Project 5	9
UPAD3145	Economics 2	3
UPAD3146	International Urban Design	5
UPAD3147	Planning Law 2	3
UPAD3189	Urban Planning Theory	4
UPAD-GEN-ELEC	General Elective Elective	4
LS	Life Skills Course	4

Summer 7 credits

Code	Course	Credits
UPAD4153	Internship	7

Semester 7 22 credits

Code	Course	Credits
UPAD4151	Excursion	5
UPAD4152	Integrated Project 6	9
UPAD-ELEC-1	Elective 1 Elective	4
UPAD-ELEC-2	Elective 2 Elective	4

Semester 8 25 credits

Code	Course	Credits
UPAD4371	Thesis Preparation	3
UPAD4156	Bachelor Thesis	12
UPAD4155	Colloquium	3
UPAD4158	Brief Design	7

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Frequently asked questions about BSc Urban Planning and Architectural Design

How many credit hours is BSc Urban Planning and Architectural Design at German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)?

BSc Urban Planning and Architectural Design at German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) requires completing 238 credit hours to graduate, spread across 53 courses.

How many years is BSc Urban Planning and Architectural Design at German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)?

The study plan for BSc Urban Planning and Architectural Design spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does BSc Urban Planning and Architectural Design award?

BSc Urban Planning and Architectural Design at German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 238 credit hours.