Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelors of Architecture program produces architects, who understand that architecture is an integral part of the society’s arts, are knowledgeable about the global and regional issues and trends, have deep understanding of their identity and the society and believe in the relevance of architecture towards a better future for all.
Program Name
Bachelor of Architecture
Minimum Duration
- No of years: 05
- No of Semesters: 10
Course Work
Core Courses
| # |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Pre-requisite(s) |
| 1 |
ADA111 |
History and Theory of Art and Culture I |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 2 |
ADA112 |
History and Theory of Art and Culture II |
2(2, 0) |
ADA111 |
| 3 |
ARC101 |
Foundation Studio I |
6(0, 6) |
|
| 4 |
ARC102 |
Foundation Studio II |
6(0, 6) |
ARC101 |
| 5 |
ARC104 |
Visual Communication I |
2(0, 2) |
|
| 6 |
ARC105 |
Visual Communication II |
2(0, 2) |
ARC104 |
| 7 |
ARC106 |
Communication Techniques and Critical Writing |
3(3, 0) |
|
| 8 |
ARC201 |
Architectural Studio I |
8(0, 8) |
ARC102 |
| 9 |
ARC202 |
Architectural Studio II |
8(0, 8) |
ARC201 |
| 10 |
ARC204 |
Visual Communication III |
2(0, 2) |
ARC105 |
| 11 |
ARC206 |
Digital Tools for Architects I |
2(0, 2) |
|
| 12 |
ARC214 |
History and Theory of Architecture I |
2(2, 0) |
ADA112 |
| 13 |
ARC216 |
History and Theory of Architecture II |
2(2, 0) |
ARC214 |
| 14 |
ARC231 |
Material and Construction I |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 15 |
ARC232 |
Material and Construction II |
2(2, 0) |
ARC231 |
| 16 |
ARC233 |
Environment and Energy I |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 17 |
ARC234 |
Environment and Energy II |
2(2, 0) |
ARC233 |
| 18 |
ARC235 |
Structures for Architects I |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 19 |
ARC236 |
Structures for Architects II |
2(2, 0) |
ARC235 |
| 20 |
ARC301 |
Architectural Studio III |
8(0, 8) |
ARC202 |
| 21 |
ARC302 |
Architectural Studio IV |
8(0, 8) |
ARC301 |
| 22 |
ARC306 |
Digital Tools for Architects II |
2(0, 2) |
ARC206 |
| 23 |
ARC307 |
Digital Tools for Architects III |
2(0, 2) |
ARC306 |
| 24 |
ARC314 |
History and Theory of Architecture III |
2(2, 0) |
ARC216 |
| 25 |
ARC316 |
History and Theory of Architecture IV |
2(2, 0) |
ARC314 |
| 26 |
ARC331 |
Material and Construction III |
2(2, 0) |
ARC232 |
| 27 |
ARC336 |
Structures for Architects III |
2(2, 0) |
ARC236 |
| 28 |
ARC341 |
Building Services and System I |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 29 |
ARC342 |
Building Services and System II |
2(2, 0) |
ARC341 |
| 30 |
ARC401 |
Architectural Studio V |
8(0, 8) |
ARC302 |
| 31 |
ARC402 |
Urban Design Studio |
8(0, 8) |
ARC401 |
| 32 |
ARC414 |
History and Theory of Architecture V |
2(2, 0) |
ARC316 |
| 33 |
ARC416 |
History and Theory of Urban Design |
2(2, 0) |
ARC414 |
| 34 |
ARC424 |
Sustainable Design I |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 35 |
ARC425 |
Sustainable Design II |
2(2, 0) |
ARC424 |
| 36 |
ARC435 |
Architectural Research Methods |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 37 |
ARC441 |
Building Services and System III |
2(2, 0) |
ARC342 |
| 38 |
ARC501 |
Thesis Design I |
8(0, 8) |
ARC201 ,ARC202 ,ARC301 ,ARC302 ,ARC401 ,ARC435 |
| 39 |
ARC502 |
Thesis Design II |
12(0, 12) |
ARC336 ,ARC342 ,ARC416 ,ARC425 ,ARC501 |
| 40 |
ARC521 |
Professional Practice |
2(2, 0) |
|
Elective Courses
| # |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Pre-requisite(s) |
| 1 |
ARC108 |
Art Appreciation |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 2 |
ARC109 |
Proportion and Geometry |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 3 |
ARC348 |
Architectonics |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 4 |
ARC349 |
Art and Architecture of Ghandhara Period |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 5 |
ARC350 |
Architectural Photography |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 6 |
ARC351 |
Calligraphic Arts |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 7 |
ARC450 |
Traditional Building Crafts |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 8 |
ARC451 |
Art and Architecture of Pakistan: Post Independence |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 9 |
ARC452 |
Culture and Architecture |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 10 |
ARC453 |
Environmental Psychology |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 11 |
ARC454 |
Islamic Architecture |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 12 |
ARC455 |
Indo-Islamic Gardens and Landscapes |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 13 |
ARC550 |
Landscape Architecture |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 14 |
ARC551 |
Interior Architecture |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 15 |
ARC552 |
Cultural Heritage |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 16 |
ARC553 |
Conservation of Built Heritage |
2(2, 0) |
|
| 17 |
ARC554 |
Model Making for Architects |
2(0, 2) |
|
| 18 |
ARC555 |
Environmental Impact Analysis |
2(2, 0) |
|
Humanities (Compulsory)
| # |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Pre-requisite(s) |
| 1 |
HUM100 |
English Comprehension and Composition |
3(3, 0) |
|
| 2 |
HUM110 |
Islamic Studies |
3(3, 0) |
|
| 3 |
HUM111 |
Pakistan Studies |
3(3, 0) |
|