BSc
Architecture BSc Programs
Admission Requirement
The candidates should successfully complete the preparatory program and pass an entrance examination given by the department/institute.
Graduation Requirement
No ‘F’ allowed in required course
2.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average or above from a minimum of 300 ECTS
Degree Nomenclature
The degree to be awarded upon completion of the program is:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture (In English)
In Amharic-
የሳይንስ ባችለር ድግሪ በ”አርክቴክቸር”
Courses | Code | Cr.Hrs | ECTS |
Communicative English language Skill -I | FLEn1011 | 3 | 5 |
General Physics | Phys1011 | 3 | 5 |
General Psychology | Psch1011 | 3 | 5 |
Mathematics for natural sciences | Math1011 | 3 | 5 |
Critical Thinking | LoCT1011 | 3 | 5 |
Physical Fitness | SpSc1011 | P/F | 2CH |
Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn | GeES1110 | 3 | 5 |
Total | 18 | 30 |
Courses | Code | Cr.Hrs | ECTS |
Communicative English language Skill-lI | FLEn1012 | 3 | 5 |
Social Anthropology | Anth1012 | 2 | 4 |
Applied Mathematics-I | Math 1041 | 3 | 5 |
Entrepreneurship | MGMT1012 | 3 | 5 |
Introduction to emerging technologies | EmTe1012 | 3 | 5 |
Moral ad Civics Education | MCiE1012 | 2 | 4 |
Computer programming | ECEg2052 | 3 | 5 |
Total | 19 | 33 |
Course Code | Course Title | ECTS |
ARCH 2071 | Architectural basics – design studio I | 7 |
ARCH 2041 | Communication skills I (Sketching and Architectural Drawing) | 5 |
ARCH 2161 | Building Materials and Construction | 5 |
ARCH 2151 | Building Workshop | 2 |
ARCH 2181 | Theory and Design of Structures I | 4 |
GlTr1012 | Global Trends | 4 |
ARCH 2271 | Introduction to History of art and Architecture | 3 |
| Total | 30 |
Course Code | Course Title | ECTS |
ARCH 2072 | Architectural basics – design studio II | 7 |
ARCH 2042 | Communication skills II (geometry and sketching) | 5 |
ARCH 2162 | Building Materials and Construction II | 5 |
ARCH 2182 | Theory and Design of Structures II | 4 |
ARCH 2272 | History of Architecture I | 3 |
SNIE1012 | Inclusiveness | 4 |
ARCH 2342 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
Course Code | Course Title | ECTS |
ARCH 3081 | Architectural Design studio III | 7 |
ARCH 3051 | Communication skills III | 4 |
ARCH 3171 | Building Materials and Construction III | 4 |
ARCH 3271 | History of Architecture II | 3 |
ARCH 3191 | Theory and Design of Structures III | 4 |
ARCH 3131 | Introduction to Landscape Design | 3 |
ARCH 3351 | Urban Ecology | 3 |
ARCH 3221 | Architectural science I (HVAC) | 3 |
| Total | 31 |
Course Code | Course Name | ECTS |
ARCH3082 | Architectural Design studio IV | 7 |
ARCH3302 | General Building Heritage | 3 |
ARCH 3262 | Appropriate Building Technology | 3 |
ARCH3172 | Building Materials and Construction IV | 5 |
ARCH 3232 | Architectural Sciences II (water – supply and sewage) | 3 |
ARCH 3292 | Theory and Design of Structures IV | 4 |
ARCH 3282 | History of Ethiopian Architecture | 3 |
ARCH 3142 | Seminar – I | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
Course Code | Course Name | ECTS |
ARCH 4091 | Integrated Design Project studio I | 8 |
ARCH 4031 | Urban Sociology | 3 |
ARCH 4331 | Introduction to Urban Planning | 5 |
ARCH 4221 | Architectural Sciences III–(Light & energy) | 4 |
ARCH 4291 | Theory of Architecture I | 3 |
ARCH 4111 | Professional Practice a n d E t h i c s | 3 |
ARCH 4061 | Computational design in Architecture | 4 |
| Total | 30 |
ARCH 3383* | Internship I P/F 8 weeks | Split |
Course Code | Course Title | ECTS |
ARCH 4092 | Integrated Design Project studio II | 8 |
ECON 1011 | Economics | 3 |
ARCH 4232 | Architectural Sciences IV– (Acoustics) | 4 |
ARCH 4292 | Theory of Architecture II | 3 |
ARCH 4112 | Specification and BOQ | 4 |
ARCH 4322 | Basic Urban Design | 5 |
ARCH 4142 | Seminar – Il | 2 |
| Total | 29 |
ARCH 4383* | Internship II P/F 8 weeks | Split |
Course Code | Course Title | ECTS |
ARCH 5101 | Integrated Design Project III | 10 |
ARCH 5261 | Cost Efficient Construction | 4 |
ARCH 5331 | Introduction to Housing | 4 |
ARCH 5361 | Architectural Project Feasibility | 4 |
ARCH 5391 | Thesis – Seminar | 5 |
Total | 27 |
Course Code | Course Title | ECTS |
ARCH 5372 | Architectural project Management | 4 |
ARCH 5392 | Bachelor Thesis Project | 18 |
ARCH 5142 | Seminar – III | 2 |
Elective (One from the three) | ||
ARCH 5373* | Property management and valuation |
5 |
ARCH 5132 | Interior design | |
ARCH 5202 | Advanced structures for architects | |
Total | 29 |