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Tuition/Year$25,200
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Duration5 Years (full-time)
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Program Description
The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for employment as architects by providing education in the fundamental skills and knowledge of architecture, integrating history and theory, and teaching technological, digital, artistic, sociocultural, legal, and financial dimensions. Graduates of this program enjoy career opportunities in and outside of the United Arab Emirates, making this program a highly-demanded program at AUD.
Goals of the program
- This program will be able to:
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- Prepare students who are able to think in a multidimensional and integrative manner that combines design skills, with human and physical aspects of the architecture profession;
- Prepare students for making choices and decisions with regard to technologies available in the market;
- Instill a critical attitude in students’ approach to the history and theory;
- Prepare students who understand the human, socio-cultural, and economic dimensions of architectural design;
- Prepare students who are aware of the contextual and environmental challenges;
- Prepare students who are able to communicate effectively.
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Program Details
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Upon completion of the B.Arch., students will be able to:
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- Demonstrate a multidimensional, comprehensive, and integrative approach to design;
- Produce a design that integrates building technology, construction, systems, and materials in a creative and original manner;
- Produce a design that demonstrates knowledge of the history and theory of architecture;
- Produce a design that acknowledges and integrates the human, sociocultural, and economic aspects at the local, regional, and global levels;
- Produce a design that demonstrates awareness, concern, and understanding of the physical context, as well as environmental issues;
- Demonstrates an understanding of architectural practice in administrative, financial, and legal terms and observes ethical standards;
- Demonstrates the ability to produce and present architectural designs by communicating clearly and effectively in oral, written, and graphical forms, as well as in advanced digital software and media.
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Facilities
- The Department of Architecture maintains several well-equipped and advanced computer labs and lounges.
- Hardware is updated or upgraded on an annual basis and can accommodate all architecturally-led software including 2D graphics, 3D modeling, and rendering, 4D animations, and walkthroughs.
- A dedicated IT services team is on hand to help keep all resources running smoothly, as well as troubleshoot personal laptops.
- In-house scanners, printers, and large-format plotting are all available.
- A dedicated model and furniture-making workshop are located on campus.
- A design center serves to engage faculty and students in research and outreach to the architecture community at large.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma.
- English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL) OR equivalent.
- The University administers the ACCUPLACERTM Exam (Math) to place students at the appropriate mathematics level OR SAT.
At a Glance
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AwardBachelor of Science
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Program Duration5 Years (full-time)
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Tuition Fee$ 25,200 per year
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Application Fee$115
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Start DatesJun, Sep, Mar
