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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Introduction

The Department of Architecture under the School of Science and Technology educates its students as per the changing needs of modern society. Central to the department's philosophy is commitment to the value of architectural design and contextuality as well as the mutually reinforcing aspects of creativity, investigation and technology. The department hence is dedicated to nurture professionalism, social awareness, and environmentally sensitive issues among the bright minds of its students. Currently chaired by Sajid Bin DOZA, PhD, the department is guided by the following mission statement:

The Department of Architecture of State University of Bangladesh builds future's professionals and scholars. Students of DOA at SUB are educated to lead with the complex and chaotic situation of the city. Focus has been made to chisel each student to be knowledgeable and might deal with sophistication to build future road-map. Outreach activities, community development events-workshops and contribution to the urban life are adjunct morals with studio activities. To cre­ate trendsetters, architectural education in the State University of Bangladesh helps to craft responsibility, dedicated and determined by the mottos of recep­tive, resilient, and comprehensive built environment. Multidisciplinary knowledge and skills aimed at enlightening widespread aesthetic values, traditional techniques, sociocultural patterns, economic viability and universal wisdom to face current climate change challenges. With this pedagogical inspiration, our students become sympathetic to environmental and sustainable developments and contribute with their full effort and potential to serve the country as well as the global vicinity.

Degree Requirement

The program is structured around a credit oriented Bi-Semester system comprising of total ten semesters. Students must complete 190 Credit Hours within a maximum duration of 8(eight) years to be eligible for obtaining the degree i.e. Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch). Minimum CGPA requirement for obtaining the degree is 2.50.

Admission Process

The university operates a round the year admission system divided into bi-semesters i.e. Spring (January-June) and Fall (July-December). The students are required to fulfill the university admission requirement besides to the UGC guidelines. The admission forms and relevant information can be collected from the Admissions Office in the main building. Completed applications together with required documents should be submitted to the Admission Office as per deadlines.
For convenience of the graduate students seeking admission in the master programs, the admission office is also open on Fridays and Saturdays besides the regular university working hours.
 

Admission Eligibility

For students under National Curriculum:

Minimum GPA-2.50 both in SSC & HSC (Separately). If anyone gets less than 2.50 then he/she needs 6 points in total for admission with mathematics and Physics at any level (HSC/SSC)

For students from English-medium institutions:

For Student of 0-level & A-level one must complete at least 5 subjects in 0 level & at least 2 subjects in A level. Out of these 7 subjects one must obtain B grade or GPA 4.00 in four subjects and in rest 3 subjects grade C or GPA 3.50.

For students with Polytechnic Diploma under the Bangladesh Technical Education Board:

Passed within the last two years from any of the government Polytechnic Institutes in Architecture.


ADMISSION TEST OUTLINE 

Total: 100 Marks

Drawing: 80 Marks

Paragraph Writing: 20 Marks



CONTACT 

Name: Ashraf Hossain
Designation: Executive
E-mail: ashraf.arch@sub.edu.bd
Contact No.: 01766662697
Telephone No.: 09606782338 Ext. 121

Curriculum

The 190-credit undergraduate program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) incorporates a broad-based curriculum encompassing arts and sciences of creating spaces as well as critical contents of environments, urban and social resilience. Students are exposed to a variety of general subjects at the lower level, often with moderate specialization. At the higher level, the focus is on specific professional and academic competence. About 77 courses of the program are distributed into 10 equal semesters (two semesters/ year) over five years along with other programs of the university. Besides theoretical courses students are rigorously trained through sessional courses of architectural drawings and designs. The program as a whole consists of core courses, electives, specialized topics and a thesis (final design). Portfolio development for each studio based course in every semester is also an integral part of the program.

Courses & Credit hours

Areas No. of Course Credit
Core Sessional 21 97
Optional Sessional 09 09
Core Theory 27 56
Optional Theory 19 28
Total = 76 190

Semester wise course details

Title & Description of Course Credits Hours/week
Semester 1 ( 1st Year)
ARC 111 Design Studio I
4.5
ARC 113 Architectural Graphics I
3
ARC 115 Free Hand Drawing
1.5
ARC 121 Sculpture and painting
1.5
ARC 141 Aesthetics and Design
2
ENG 181 English I
2
MATH 183 Mathematics
2
PHY 184 Physics
2
ARC 132 Artistic Appreciation
2
ARC 133 Music Appreciation
2
TOTAL
22.5 (Credits)
Semester 2 ( 1st Year)
ARC 112 Design Studio II
4.5
ARC 114 Architectural Graphics II
3
ARC 116 Computer Graphics I
1.5
ARC 122 Photography, Film & Media
1.5
ARC 142 Society and culture
2
ARC 151 Climate and Design
2
ARC 182 English II
2
ARC 185 Principles of Economics
2
ARC 186 Philosophy
2
ARC 131 Art & Arch I: Ancient Civilization
2
TOTAL
22.5 (Credits)
Semester 1 ( 2nd Year)
ARC 211 Design Studio III
6
ARC 213 Computer Graphics II
1.5
ARC 221 Model Making Workshop
1.5
ARC 223 Product Design
1.5
ARC 231 Art & Arch II: Europe
2
ARC 241 Vernacular Architecture
2
ARC 271 Structure for Architects I
2
ARC 273 Material and Construction
2
ARC 242 Human Psychology & Built Environment
2
ARC 275 Building Technology
2
TOTAL
22.5 (Credits)
Semester 2 ( 2nd Year)
ARC 212 Design Studio IV
6
ARC 222 Graphic Art
1.5
ARC 224 Construction Workshop
1.5
ARC 232 Art & Arch III: India
2
ARC 251 Acoustic and Lighting
2
ARC 272 Structure for Architects II
2
ARC 274 Plumbing
2
ARC 252 Ecology & Environmental Studies
2
ARC 253 Introduction to Sustainability, Site Con¬text & Analysis
2
ARC 281 Anthropology
2
TOTAL
23 (Credits)
Semester 1( 3rd Year)
ARC 311 Design Studio V
8
ARC 313 Working Detail I
1.5
ARC 321 Advanced Computer Graphics
1.5
ARC 322 Technical Writing and Verbal Communication
1.5
ARC 331 Art & Arch IV: Modern and Contemporary
2
ARC 371 Structure III
2
ARC 373 Mechanical Service
2
ARC 341 Interior Design
2
TOTAL
20.5 (Credits)
Semester 2( 3rd Year)
ARC 312 Design Studio VI
8
ARC 314 Working Detail II
1.5
ARC 332 Art & Arch V: Bengal
2
ARC 361 Introduction to Urban Planning & Design
2
ARC 372 Structure IV
2
ARC 374 Electrical Service
2
ARC 342 Landscape Design
2
TOTAL
19.5 (Credits)
Semester 1( 4th Year)
ARC 411 Design Studio VII
10
ARC 413 Supervised Training
ARC 421 Landscape Design Studio
1.5
ARC 461 Urban Design & Site Planning Elements
2
ARC 462 Housing
2
ARC 463 Rural Settlement
2
ARC 464 Urbanism
2
ARC 465 Development Studies
2
TOTAL
21.5 (Credits)
Semester 2( 4th Year)
ARC 412 Design Studio VIII
10
ARC 414 Cost estimation and specification
1.5
ARC 431 Architectural Conservation and Recording
2
ARC 441 Health Facilities Planning and design
2
ARC 442 Industrial Building Design
2
ARC 451 Climate Change and disaster reliance
2
TOTAL
19.5 (Credits)
Semester 1( 5th Year)
ARC 511 Design Studio IX
10
ARC 513 Seminar
1.5
ARC 571 Construction Document
2
ARC 572 Professional Practice
2
ARC 581 Accounting
2
TOTAL
17.5 (Credits)
Semester 2( 5th Year)
ARC 512 Design Studio X
12
ARC 514 Dissertation
1.5
ARC 513 Construction Management
1.5
TOTAL
15 (Credits)
GRAND TOTAL
190 (Credits)

Tuition Fees

Particulars Amount
Bachelor of Architecture 9,02,000 TK

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