General Architecture — study plan

Umm Al-Qura University College of Engineering and Architecture

Credit hours: 182
Levels: 10
Courses: 82
Degree: bachelor

The General Architecture study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 182 credit hours across 82 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
QR1101	Tajweed of The Holy Quran	2
IND1101	Design Thinking	2
ELIN1301	English Language (1)	3
ARC1101	Architectural Formation Principles Studio	5
ARC1102	Architectural Drawing	2
ARC1000	Design Process and Methods	2
ARC1201	Ancient Civilizations and Medieval Architecture	2

Level 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
QR2102	Memorizing the Holy Quran 1	2
CUR1101	University Skills	0
ELIN1302	English Language (2)	3
ARC1001	Fundamental Design Principles Studio	5
ARC1103	Visual Studies	3
ARC1104	Vector-based Drawing	2
ARC1105	Architectural Models Studio	3

Level 3 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
QR2103	Memorizing the Holy Quran 2	2
AI2001	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	2
ARC2002	Small Public Buildings Design Studio	5
ARC2301	Building Construction Studio 1	2
ARC2106	3D Modeling	3
ARC2010	Buildings Design Standards 1	2
ARC2307	Environmental Control Systems	2

Level 4 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
QR3104	Seal of the Holy Quran	2
ICC1201	Values and Ethics	2
ARC2003	Vernacular Architecture Design Studio	5
ARC2302	Building Construction Studio 2	2
ARC2401	Principles of Urban Design	2
ARC2202	Architecture of Islamic Civilization	2
ARC2402	Principles of Landscape Architecture	3

Level 5 36 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CS2001	Digital Technology Elective	2
PSY3127	Life Skills Elective	2
SPED1102	Justice and equality Elective	2
HIS4315	Heritage and Cultural Diversity Elective	2
ARS1601	Writing and Public Speaking Elective	2
THM3191	Tourism and Hospitality Elective	2
BUS1098	Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elective	2
FIN3703	Financial planning skills Elective	2
HP3009	Community Health Elective	2
ECO4312	E-commerce Elective	2
ARC3004	Sustainable Design Studio	5
ARC3303	Building Construction Studio 3	2
ARC3403	Introduction to Urban Design Studio	3
ARC3203	Renaissance and Pre-modern Architecture	2
ARC3404	Principles of Urban Planning	2
ARC3405	Housing	2

Level 6 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARC3005	Long-Span Buildings Design Studio	5
ARC3304	Building Construction Studio 4	2
ARC3206	Architectural Research Methods	2
ARC3204	20th Century and Contemporary Architecture	2
ARC3406	Introduction to Urban Planning Studio	3
ARC3305	Advanced Technologies in Building Construction	2
MTH1183	Mathematics for Architects	2

Level 7 24 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ICC4202	Family in Islam	2
MTH1681	Principles of Statistics for Architects	2
ARC4006	Heritage Buildings Conservation Studio	5
ARC4306	Working Drawings Studio 1	3
ARC4107	Creative Generative-Design	2
ARC4011	Buildings Design Standards 2	2
ARC4211	Islamic Values in Architecture	2
ARC4212	Saudi Regional Architectural Identity	2
ARC4213	Architecture of the Two Holy Mosques	2
ARC4214	Islamic Identity in Contemporary Architecture	2

Level 8 24 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BUS1099	Professional skills Elective	2
ARC4007	Professional Practice Studio	5
ARC4307	Working Drawings Studio 2	3
ARC4008	Integrated Architectural Design Studio 1	2
ARC4503	Architectural Project Management 1	2
ARC4309	Applications of Building Code in Architecture	2
ARC4111	Photorealistic Rendering Techniques	2
ARC4112	Computer Modeling in Building Construction	2
ARC4113	AI Applications in Architecture	2
ARC4114	Environmental Simulation	2

Level 9 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARC4500	Cooperative Training	6

Level 10 24 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARC4009	Integrated Architectural Design Studio 2	5
ARC4505	Economics of Architectural Projects	2
ARC4501	Professional Practice for Architects	2
ARC4504	Architectural Project Management 2	2
ARC4310	Universal Design Code	2
ARC4208	Graduation Project	3
ARC4411	Resilient Urban Design	2
ARC4412	Sustainable Landscape Architecture	2
ARC4413	Human and Urban Environment	2
ARC4414	Urban Wayfinding	2

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 General Architecture

How many credit hours is General Architecture at Umm Al-Qura University?

General Architecture at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 182 credit hours to graduate, spread across 82 courses.

How many years is General Architecture at Umm Al-Qura University?

The study plan for General Architecture spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does General Architecture award?

General Architecture at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 182 credit hours.