Architecture — study plan
- Credit hours
- 160
- Levels
- 11
- Courses
- 53
- Degree
- bachelor
The Architecture study plan at Al Yamamah University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 160 credit hours across 53 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Year (Freshmen) - First Semester 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 101 | Basic Design Studio I | 3 |
| ARCH 102 | Architectural Drawing I | 3 |
| MTH 101 | General Calculus | 3 |
| ELEC-SH1 | Social / Humanities Elective | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Essay Writing I | 3 |
| ISL 101 | Foundation of Islamic Culture | 2 |
First Year (Freshmen) - Second Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 111 | Basic Design Studio II | 3 |
| ARCH 112 | Architectural Drawing II | 3 |
| ARCH 113 | Computer-Aided Design I | 2 |
| ELEC-SH2 | Social / Humanities Elective | 3 |
| PHY 103 | Physics I | 4 |
| ENG 201 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
Second Year (Sophomore I) - First Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 201 | Architectural Design I | 5 |
| ARCH 202 | History of Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 203 | Computer-Aided Design II | 2 |
| ARCH 204 | Building Construction I | 3 |
| MEC 103 | Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| ARB 102 | Communication Skills in Arabic | 2 |
Second Year (Sophomore I) - Second Semester 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 211 | Architectural Design II | 5 |
| ARCH 212 | Theory of Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 213 | Introduction to Environmental Control | 3 |
| ARCH 214 | Building Materials and Components | 2 |
| ISL 201 | Foundation of Islamic Economy | 2 |
| ARB 202 | Writing Skills in Arabic | 2 |
Third Year (Sophomore II) - First Semester 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 301 | Architectural Design III | 5 |
| ARCH 302 | Building Construction II | 3 |
| ARCH 303 | Landscape and Site Planning | 3 |
| ARCH 304 | Structure I | 3 |
| ARCH 305 | Islamic Architecture | 2 |
Third Year (Sophomore II) - Second Semester 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 311 | Architectural Design IV | 5 |
| ARCH 312 | Urban Planning & Design | 3 |
| ARCH 313 | Contemporary Issues in Architecture | 2 |
| ARCH 314 | Structure II | 3 |
| ARCH 315 | Technical Installations | 3 |
Fourth Year (Junior) - First Semester 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 401 | Architectural Design V | 5 |
| ARCH 402 | Working Drawings | 3 |
| ARCH 403 | Lighting and Acoustics | 3 |
| ARCH 404 | Housing and Human Settlements | 2 |
| ARCH 405 | Humanities in Architecture | 2 |
| ARCH-ELEC1 | Program Elective I | 2 |
Fourth Year (Junior) - Second Semester 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 411 | Architectural Design VI | 5 |
| ARCH 412 | Contract Documents | 3 |
| ARCH 413 | Engineering Project Management | 3 |
| ARCH-ELEC2 | Program Elective II | 2 |
| CSK 001 | Career Skills | 0 |
Fifth Year (Senior) - First Semester 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 501 | Architectural Design VII | 5 |
| ARCH 502 | Professional Practice I | 2 |
| ARCH 503 | Graduation Project Research and Programming | 3 |
| ARCH-ELEC3 | Program Elective III | 2 |
Fifth Year (Senior) - Second Semester 10 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 511 | Graduation Project | 6 |
| ARCH 512 | Professional Practice II | 2 |
| ARCH-ELEC4 | Program Elective IV | 2 |
Cooperative Training (after completing 90 CR) 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 316 | Co-op | 6 |
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 Architecture
How many credit hours is Architecture at Al Yamamah University?
Architecture at Al Yamamah University requires completing 160 credit hours to graduate, spread across 53 courses.
How many years is Architecture at Al Yamamah University?
The study plan for Architecture spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Architecture award?
Architecture at Al Yamamah University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 160 credit hours.
Is Architecture offered at other universities?
Yes, Architecture is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.