About the Program: 

The Bachelor of Architecture program is the first in the Kingdom, second in the Gulf, and third in the Middle East to be accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the sole accrediting body for architectural programs in the United States. This accreditation was initially awarded in January 2013 and subsequently renewed in 2019. The department is currently preparing for the next accreditation cycle for its program.

The Degree Name:  

Bachelor of Architecture and Building Science 

Career Paths: 

Architectural engineering

Architectural, Engineering

Industrial Design and Drafting

Interior Design

Computer Aided Design

Urban Planning

Architectural Historian

Project Coordination

Project management

Construction Management

Research

Engineering Consulting

Program Mission: 

To cultivate ethically responsible, knowledgeable, and creative architects who contribute positively to society.

Program Goals: 

The program's specific goals can be summarized as follows: 

- Prepare highly qualified and well-trained architects for professional practice. 

- Equip future architects with the knowledge and skills to design sustainable built environments and promote their values. 

- Foster student's ability to acquire knowledge and skills through self-learning, problem-solving, and scientific research.

Program Requirements:

Credit Hours (CR) and Courses: 

-Preparation Year (P): (32) CR from (10) courses. 

-Institution Requirements (IR): (12) CR from (6) courses 

-College Requirements (CR): (63) CR from (24) courses 

-Program Requirements (PR): (51) CR from (20) courses 

-Capstone Course/Project: (5) CR from (1) courses 

-Field Training/ Internship: (0) CR from (1) courses 

-Total (171) Credit Hours from (66) courses 

Link to Program Curriculum 

Link to Program Course Description

Program Learning Outcomes:  

1. Knowledge and Understanding 

- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of architectural principles, theories in architecture and related disciplines. 

- Identify and analyze the various factors influencing architectual practice. 

- Comprehend the processes, procedures and requirements of professional architectural practice.  

2. Skills  

- Conduct analytical and evaluative investigations using theoretical knowledge, principles, and standards in different aspects of professional practice using appropriate Information Computer Technology (ICT). 

- Develop creative and innovative design solutions for complex problems that demonstrate imagination capabilities, three-dimensional and spatial thinking by integrating technical, environmental, theoretical and professional knowledge in architecture. 

- Apply appropriate architectural design and building execution techniques.

- Demonstrate the ability to work in groups and manage tasks, time, and resources effectively. 

- Engage in self-directed learning and lifelong learning.

- Communicate effectively; verbally, visually, and in writing; to prepare presentations and reports for projects of various issues and audiences using appropriate ICT. 

- Utilize advanced tools, techniques, and materials in architectural practice.  

3. Values 

- Demonstrate ethical responsibility and professionalism.

- Promote the concept of quality of life and cultural identity.

- Embrace lifelong learning in the field of architecture.

Teaching and Learning Strategies: 

Lectures

Case-based Method 

Discussions

Active Learning 

Cooperative learning 

Integrated Technology