Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
AED 84,924 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Architecture Department at CUD provides an exciting learning environment in the heart of Dubai, the design capital of the Middle East. Our strong connection to the local and global industry provides our students with a vast playing field to prepare themselves for careers with enormous potential and possibilities.
The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies is a pre-professional degree program that provides you with a broad understanding of architecture, specializing in the technology of building information modeling (BIM) and sustainable design. It will develop your knowledge of pre-professional architectural technology and introduce you to the operating environment of architectural practice.
We offer a trendy interactive program delivered in a state-of-the-art studio and lab setting by faculty experienced in both BIM and sustainability. The Department of Architecture offers an industry-aligned program focusing on transdisciplinary learning, intertwining sciences, digital communication, humanities, and arts to build a well-equipped graduate profile that is responsive to contemporary architectural design thinking.
Throughout the program you will form a good understanding and proven ability in the fundamentals of architectural design, enhance your abilities in graphic, digital modeling, and oral communications and develop knowledge of building systems, appropriate technology, and materials, as well as an appreciation of and sensitivity towards sustainability and the environment.
The 4-year Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies is a pre-professional degree and is different to a degree in Architecture. Any graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies program will not qualify for a professional license as Architects. Students enrolled in the 4-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture Studies degree who are interested in becoming professional Architects in the UAE must either;
- Supplement their Bachelor of Science in Architecture Studies degree with an additional two (2) year Master’s degree in Architecture.
or
- Transfer after successfully completing the 3rd year of their current program to the 5-year Bachelor of Architecture program, which equates to a total of 5 years of study.
This 4-year Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies degree has been designed specifically for those students who would like to pursue their professional careers in Canada. As such, those Students interested in becoming professional Architects in Canada; after graduating from this 4-year program, should then transfer to Canada to complete a Master’s degree in Architecture and satisfy any professional requirements set by the relevant Canadian authorities.
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Rankings
- Ranked #1 in university Dubai (QS World University Rankings 2023)/(THE Impact Rankings 2022)
- Ranked in the top 541-550 worldwide and top 4 in the UAE (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- Ranked #7 for International Students and #8 for International Faculty worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- 18 accredited programs and over 30 majors/concentrations
- Regional affiliation: AArU (Association of Arab Universities)
- Licensed by the Ministry of Education – United Arab Emirates
- Accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
- Diverse student community with over 120 nationalities
- International Program Accreditation/Certification: CIMA, CFA, ACCA, IAA, PRSA, PRME, ECO Canada, & SHRM
Institutional Licensure & Program Accreditation
Canadian University Dubai is licensed to award degrees by the UAE Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs. In addition, all of our degree-granting programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs through the Commission for Academic Accreditation.
Rankings
International
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has maintained its #1 rank in Dubai and remains in the top 2 percent of global universities according to the recent QS University Rankings for 2023.
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) ranking system is recognized among the world’s most respected university rankings.
Professional Accreditations and Affiliations
Our academic programs are designed to prepare students for professional practice in their chosen fields. This focus on employability skills has attracted industry recognition from leading international professional bodies, as outlined below. Canadian University Dubai's accredited programs have also been listed on the International Program Accreditation Portal (IPAP) by the UAE Ministry of Education.
The IPAP is a public portal that provides information on the Strategic National KPI that measures the percentage of nationally accredited undergraduate programs that have received additional accreditation by a recognized international body.
Autodesk
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Architecture, BSc in Architectural Studies, and BSc in Interior Design programs benefit from our Authorized Academic Partner with Autodesk, a global leader in the design and make technology. For over four decades, Autodesk has worked to transform how things are made. Their solutions currently span countless industries, empowering innovators to combine technologies in new ways, unleash talent, and unlock insights to make the new possible.
Association of Arab Universities
CUD is proud to join the Association of Arab Universities (AArU) as an active member, that works to support and connect institutions for higher learning in the Arab world, as well as enhance cooperation among them. The non-governmental organization includes 280 Arab universities at present, 12 of which are located in the United Arab Emirates.
Principles for Responsible Management Education
CUD is a proud member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), a worldwide initiative of the United Nations Global Compact to promote responsible and sustainable management education that includes 850 leading business and management schools across 95 countries.
International Association of Universities
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has joined the International Association of Universities (IAU), further demonstrating our commitment to growing our global network of institutional partners and facilitating our education and applied research development to enhance our academic and cultural exchanges.
Program Outcome
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies will be equipped with:
- Creative and analytical skills.
- An understanding of the economic, social, constructional, and legal environments in which the practice of Architecture operates.
- Knowledge of pre-professional architectural and ethical values.
- A good understanding and proven ability in the fundamentals of architectural design.
- An enhanced ability in digital modeling, and graphic and oral communication.
- Good knowledge of building systems, appropriate technology, and materials, and an appreciation of and sensitivity toward a sustainable environment.
Career Opportunities
Currently, graduates from the 4-year Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies program will be equipped to pursue career opportunities such as:
- BIM Manager
- BIM Information Manager
- BIM/Sustainability Coordinator
- BIM Modeler
- Teaching Assistant in BIM
- Sustainability Appraiser/Assessor
- Building Industry Coordinator
- BIM Technologist
- BIM/CAD Technician