Bachelor of Architecture Engineering (BAE)
Architecture develops ideas and forms that enrich experience and imagination concerning environmental, social, and economic realities.
Studying with us, you will build the discipline and creativity required to make a meaningful contribution to the field. Inspired by our Learning-By-Making tradition, your studies will be hands-on and filled with authentic interactions and real-world scenarios.
Our program includes architectural design methodologies, histories and theories of architecture, construction techniques and building performance, professional and ethical studies, and design projects and communication. It will allow you to develop skills and practices that enable entry into design practice and a pathway to the profession.
Whether you want to get into the workforce as fast as you can or want a balanced study load to fit around other commitments, we have an option to suit your lifestyle.
- Gain a qualification recognised by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai and all the professional bodies in business and economics in Iran and the world.
- Learn from the best with industry experts and teaching staff recognised as international leaders in their field.
Key Contacts
- The program aims to prepare the graduates to engage with architectural practice and profession through comprehensive and cognitive knowledge in environment and ecology, socio-cultural conditions, construction techniques, drafting, detailing and building standards, designing practice processes and theories, programming, and building science.
- The program aims to familiarise students with design and construction through a teamwork-oriented study approach regarding the environment, ecology, socio-cultural values and ethics in architecture, and sustainable changes.
- The program aims to develop students’ analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, communicative skills, practical skills, and conceptual skills in various contexts and conditions in architecture.
Program Aims
- The Bachelor Degree in Architectural Engineering at Islamic Azad University (IAU)-UAE Branch program aims to present a combination package of many architectural subjects. The program aims consist of presenting a series of following skills and valuable knowledge.
- The program aims to prepare the graduates to engage with architectural practice and profession through comprehensive and cognitive knowledge in environment and ecology, socio-cultural conditions, construction techniques, drafting, detailing and building standards, designing practice processes and theories, programming, and building science.
- The program aims to familiarise students with design and construction through a teamwork-oriented study approach regarding the environment, ecology, socio-cultural values and ethics in architecture, and sustainable changes.
- The program aims to develop students’ analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, communicative skills, practical skills, and conceptual skills in various contexts and conditions in architecture.
Program Objectives
Bachelor of Business Management Learning Objectives (PLO)
The Bachelor of Architectural Engineering program objectives refers to the skills, techniques, and knowledge essential for architectural studies, practice, and profession. Graduates of the Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (BAE) will be able to:
PLO1: Recalling, classifying and translating a primary body of skills, techniques and knowledge in interdisciplinary and sub-disciplines fields: (1) geometry, trigonometry, 2D and 3D analytical algebra, mathematics; (2) building science, materials, statics and material strength, structural, mechanical, electrical and constructing building systems; (3) practical and theoretical perspectives; (4) sketching, drawing, projecting, sectioning and planning patterns, rules and standards; (5) daylighting, climate factors, natural ventilation and acoustics.
PLO2: Applying graphical, formal, verbal and oral presentation techniques and skills to develop analytical thinking and using presentation tools and instruments to represent objects, buildings and urban-landscape projects.
PLO3: Classifying, describing and analysing human precedents and architecture through history in vernacular, local, Iranian and Islamic architecture, world architecture and contemporary architecture.
PLO4: Applying team-working concepts and procedures in all parts of architectural studies and profession.
PLO5: Applying and translating socio-cultural, environmental and ecological aspects into architecture studies and design.
PLO6: Experimenting and testing different types of materials, processes and theories in architectural studies and professions.
PLO7: Developing design thinking, ideation, conceptualising, problem-solving and critical thinking through applying theories, practices and skills.
PLO8: Creating integrative, conventional and innovative projects following high-quality standards in the architectural profession (authentic, technical and contextual)
PLO9: Developing small building construction techniques and methods, site works and workshops.
Course Structure
Upon completing the requirements of the following courses, credits and hours, the students will be graduated from the Bachelor of Architecture Engineering program.
Category | Course Type | No. | Credits | Hours per a Semester
|
Bachelor of Architecture Engineering | Core Courses[1] | 1 | 6 | 192 |
8 | 5 | 160 | ||
1 | 3 | 96 | ||
1 | 3 | 80 | ||
3 | 3 | 64 | ||
1 | 3 | 48 | ||
3 | 2 | 64 | ||
6 | 2 | 48 | ||
15 | 2 | 32 | ||
2 | 1 | 32 | ||
General Elective[2] Courses | 4 | 2 | 32 | |
1 | 2 | 64 | ||
Total | 46 | 124 | 3104 | |
Career Outcomes
Our graduates have exceptional career outcomes. More than 70% of our undergraduate students think that their studies at the Islamic Azad University (IAU branch) have helped them develop job market skills (Source: 2019/2020 Graduate Outcomes Survey).
Our graduates are known for their moral attitude and hands-on skills. They are also celebrated for their technological awareness and focus on creating environmentally and socially conscious design solutions.
Careers relating to Architecture are growing, with employers demanding strong design skills across construction and building industries. Here are some of the top careers projected to grow in the coming years:
- Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services forecast to increase by 14.6 per cent by 2024
- Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians is one of the largest growing occupations in the Construction industry, forecast to increase by 19.5 per cent by 2024.
Our graduates have very transferable skills and have pursued careers in fields such as:
- building design
- construction and project management
- environmental and government policy
- disaster relief and international aid
- exhibition and event design
- architectural consultancy
- object design
- digital fabrication
Our Architecture program is the first step towards becoming a qualified Architect. To pursue this path, you will follow up your undergraduate degree with the postgraduate Master and PhD of Architecture.
Entry Requirements:
All students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, university general entry requirements, and course-specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires a minimum of an/a
IELTS (Academic) of 5.0, with no Writing and Speaking band less than 5.5, or
PTE Academic score of 40, with no score lower than 40, or
TOEFL (iBT) of 40, with no individual band less than 40
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, an approved English language test completed within the last two years must be provided.
General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the Islamic Azad University-UAE Branch requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of education in Iran (Diploma).
Course Specific Requirements
This course does not have any course-specific requirements.
Fees & Scholarships
Education Service Fee | Fixed Tuition Fee | Theory Credit Points | Practical Credit Points | Workshop | Total Course Fee (2021/2022) | Course Fee Currency |
1,800 | 3,600 | 500 | 850 | 950 | 128,000 | United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) |
[1] Core means those courses that are compulsory for the purposes of the qualification’s major/specialisation.
[2] General Elective means the list of courses from which students may make any selection up to the total number of required credit hours or points. IAU-UAE Students are required to select 8 credits among the general elective courses
