PROGRAM LEVEL
The Bachelor of Architecture program at the College of Engineering is a unique program designed to develop creativity, technical proficiency, and critical thinking. Students engage in a mix of theoretical and practical courses, with the focus of applying this knowledge in the core design courses.
This enables students to address complex architectural challenges and contribute to the built environment responsibility. The program emphasizes social, environmental, technical, and historical aspects, providing students with an integrated approach to design. Since 2015, the five-year program has met the rigorous standards of the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and obtained international certification, allowing students to pursue learning and working opportunities worldwide.
The 2024 curriculum consists of 167 credit hours, including 11 credit hours for University Requirements, 9 credit hours for College Requirements, 3 credit hours for Major Supporting Courses, 120 credit hours for Major courses, 12 credit hours for Major Electives, 9 credit hours for General Studies Electives, and 3 credit hours for industrial training.
THE CURRICULUM OF BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE IS COMPOSED OF 167 CREDIT HOURS:
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
DETAILED STUDY PLAN
- BSc Architecture 2024 (PDF، 0.5 MB، 17 Pages)
- BSc Architecture 2014 (PDF، 0.4 MB، 14 Pages)
NAAB INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION
University of Bahrain, program of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architecture has received the Substantial Equivalency designation from the National Architectural Accrediting Board. A substantial equivalency was granted in 2015 for a term of six years.
The term “International Certification” identifies a program as comparable in educational outcomes in all significant aspects to a program accredited by the NAAB in the United States and indicates that it provides an educational experience meeting acceptable standards, even though such program may differ in format or method of delivery. The designation is valid for six years beginning 1 January of the year in which the final visit (Visit 3) took place. In order to maintain the designation, the program must be visited again in the sixth year of the designation.
Schools with programs identified as holding NAAB International Certification (previously Substantial Equivalency) are not formally “accredited” as that term is used with reference to programs in the United States and may not refer to their programs as “accredited” by the NAAB. However, students who graduate from internationally certified programs are able to apply for individualized review of their credentials on an expedited basis for purposes of the Educational Evaluation Services for Architects program administered by the NAAB on behalf of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
The following documents are available in the (library or other public area) and also may be downloaded from the University of Bahrain website:
- 2019 Conditions for NAAB International Certification (PDF، 0.2 MB، 33 Pages).
- 2019 Procedures for NAAB International Certification (PDF، 0.4 MB، 62 Pages).
- Visiting Team Report for NAAB ICert 2021 (PDF، 1.2 MB، 32 Pages).
- Decision letter from NAAB, stating that ICert has been granted (PDF، 0.2 MB، 1 Page).
- Program Self-Evaluation Report 2021 final (PDF، 2.7 MB، 109 Pages).
DETAILED STUDY PLAN
Download Detailed Study Plan 2024 (PDF، 0.9 MB، 20 Pages).
Download Detailed Study Plan 2014 (PDF، 0.5 MB، 13 Pages).
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
- To provide educational opportunities to students to understand the complex nature of architecture as a socially conscious design activity.
- To develop an effective environment for teaching, learning and research.
- To facilitate engagement in research and scholarly activities.
- To contribute to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary teaching and research programs.
- To serve the community by working with government agencies, private sector, and professional organizations.
- To maintain and continue to enrich the program itself by advancing the quality of education in architecture.
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
a) Being broadly educated in Architecture & design.
b) An attitude to value lifelong inquisitiveness
c) Abilities to communicate visually and graphically in a range of media.
d) To trust the assessment of evidence
e) An ability to comprehend people, place, and context
f) The ability to recognize the disparate needs of client, community, and society.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr. Mai Khalfan
