Bachelor of Architecture
About This Programme
The mission of the Department of Architecture is to provide the society with graduates qualified for successful professional career in Architecture. The department focuses on teaching students the fundamental theoretical and practical principles of Architecture and their application to solving real-world problems. Consistent with its mission, the Department of Architecture developed a learning program consisting of a number of practical and theoretical courses.
Course Highlights
- 156 credit hours on Ajman University’s credit-hour system
- AED 1,575 per credit hour, AED 245,700 for the whole programme
- Ajman University reports UNESCO-UIA validation for its architecture programme.
- 68 courses published across 8 requirement groups
What You'll Study
156 credit hours on Ajman University’s credit-hour system. Ajman University admits in the Fall and Spring semesters.
UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- EMS112 Emirati Studies3 credits
- ENG113 Advanced English Writing (English Programs)3 credits
- ENG211 Public Speaking3 credits
- THI211 Critical Thinking and Quantitative Reasoning3 credits
- INN311 Innovation & Sustainable Entrepreneurship3 credits
- AIT111 Artificial Intelligence3 credits
Course requirements
- HPSC111 History and Philosophy of Science3 credits
- LAW106 Human Rights3 credits
- ISL114 Islamic Culture3 credits
- WLT115 World Literature3 credits
- COM103 Introduction to Film Studies3 credits
b. Natural Sciences
- PHY111 General Physics3 credits
- CHM111 General Chemistry3 credits
- BIO111 General Biology3 credits
- AST211 Astronomy3 credits
- ENV113 Science of Energy and Global Environment3 credits
- GEO102 Planet Earth3 credits
- RES211 Research Methodology3 credits
c. Social and Behavioural Sciences
- PSY111 General Psychology3 credits
- CRM101 Introduction to Criminology3 credits
- LAW112 Work Ethics3 credits
- LED111 Leadership and Team Building3 credits
- INF112 Media Culture3 credits
- SSW111 Social Responsibility3 credits
d. Quantitative and Technology Two courses from this basket
- ARC117 Architectural & Interior Graphics1 credit
- ARC170 Introduction to Architectural Science3 credits
Course requirements
- ARC110 Introduction to Design1 credit
- ARC115 Sketching & Perspective1 credit
- ARC120 Architectural Design I1 credit
- ARC121 History of Architecture3 credits
- ARC152 Computer Aided Architectural Design1 credit
- ARC210 Architectural Design II1 credit
- ARC220 Architectural Design III1 credit
- ARC234 Building Construction2 credits
- ARC235 Advanced Building Technology2 credits
- ARC241 Surveying for Architects1 credit
- ARC253 Building Information Modelling (BIM)1 credit
- ARC271 Behavior & Built Environment3 credits
- ARC310 Architectural Design IV1 credit
- ARC320 Architectural Design V1 credit
- ARC321 Modern & Contemporary Architecture3 credits
- ARC334 Working Drawings & Construction Details1 credit
- ARC343 Structural Analysis3 credits
- ARC344 Structural Design3 credits
- ARC351 Generative/Parametric Design1 credit
- ARC363 Landscape Architecture2 credits
- ARC364 Housing Design & Theory2 credits
- ARC373 Sustainable Architecture3 credits
- ARC375 Active Thermal & Environmental Control3 credits
- ARC410 Architectural Design VI1 credit
- ARC420 Urban Design1 credit
Course requirements
- ARC422 Heritage Conservation3 credits
- ARC433 Building Services3 credits
- ARC461 Urban Planning3 credits
- ARC472 Lighting & Acoustics in Architecture2 credits
- ARC510 Graduation Project I3 credits
- ARC520 Graduation Project II1 credit
- ARC530 Arch. Practice & Cost Estimation3 credits
- ARC532 Project Management3 credits
- ARC536 Architectural Training I1 credit
- ARC537 Architectural Training II1 credit
Course requirements
- ARC580 Selected Topics in Architecture3 credits
- ARC582 Real Estate Development3 credits
- ARC585 Research & Design Methods3 credits
- ARC587 Contemporary Arab Architecture3 credits
- ARC590 Digital Architecture Visualization1 credit
- ARC591 Working Drawing II1 credit
- ARC592 Interior Design & Coloring1 credit
Entry Requirements
The Bachelor of Architecture is awarded upon fulfillment of the following: Successful completion of all courses in the prescribed curriculum Successful completion of four months' Architectural training The Cumulative Grade Point Average CGPA is at least 2.0.
Careers
Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the curriculum, graduates are qualified for employment in a variety of areas. They can work, for example, as designers and construction managers, or join city planning or community agencies and governmental authorities. Alternatively, they can become building contractors. As graduates are trained in problem-solving they are able to adapt to a range of jobs in both the public and private sector.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Ajman University reports UNESCO-UIA validation for its architecture programme. Ajman University is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education and this award is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). The university also holds institutional accreditation from WSCUC in the United States and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Architecture
Typical Offer
High school average Elite 65%, Advanced 70%, General 75%
Qualification
BArch
Subject Area
Design
Tuition Fee
AED 245,700 total
Apply through Ajman University’s online application. Tuition is charged per credit hour unless the fee brochure marks the programme as an annual fee, and the university publishes its scholarships, discounts and payment plans through the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid.