Department of Architecture

DEGREE CONFERRED

Bachelor of Architecture (Architecture)

B.Arch. (Architecture)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Assumption University confers the degree of Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture upon students who meet all of the following requirements:

Have completed of the total number of credits of the curriculum
Have obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00
Have participated in 16 sessions of the Professional Ethics Seminar
Have obtained library and financial clearance from the University
Have demonstrated good behavior and discipline
Have to meet the minimum English Proficiency requirement specified in one of the following criteria

Test Instruments	Required Passing Scores
AU English Proficiency Assessment or	70%*
TOEFL (iBT) or	90
TOEFL (P) or	575
IELTS	6.5

*70% = Level B2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR)

OBJECTIVES

To produce graduates who have the characteristics, knowledge and skills as follows:

Possess professional ethics that will lead to architectural enhancement and approval of the society.
Possess architectural knowledge and skills sufficient to assume architectural leadership position in developing the society and the country, with professional responsibility.
Initiate research, analyze and critically evaluate solutions to formulate conclusions relating to architectural design.
To nurture a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in design-related field.
Able to take their leading roles in rendering architectural services and work constructively and productively within an interdisciplinary environment.
Effectively communicate by using a variety of oral, written and IT skills.
Equip with broader knowledge of built environment.

COURSES

General Education Courses 30 Credits

Language

Language Courses 15 Credits

BG 1001	English I	3
BG 1002	English II	3
BG 2000	English III	3
BG 2001	English IV	3
GE 1403	Communication in Thai (for Thai students)	3
or
GE 1405	Thai Language and Culture (For non-Thai Students)	3

Social Science

Social Science Course 3 Credits

MGT 1101

Introduction to Business

Humanities

Humanities Courses 6 Credits

GS 1004	Art of Delineation	3
GS 1005	Graphic Presentation	3

Science and Mathematics

Science and Mathematics Courses 6 Credits

GS 1008	Applied Mathematics	3
GE 1301	Environmental Science	3

Specialized Courses 135 Credits

Core Courses

Core Courses 30 Credits

AR 1102	Visual Studies and Communication	3
AR 1104	Fundamental of Architectural Design	3
AR 1106	Architectural Drawing	3
AR 1108	History of Art and Architecture	3
AR 2109	Building Technology and Construction I	3
AR 2110	Building Technology and Construction II	3
AR 2111	Introduction to Computer – Aided Design	3
AR 3108	Building Equipment and Systems	3
AR 3109	History of Thai Architecture	3
AR 4106	Methods of Research and Data Processing	3

Major Required

Major Required Courses 57 credits

AR 2202	Architectural Design I	6
AR 2204	Architectural Design II	6
AR 3200	Theory and Concept in Architecture	3
AR 3203	Architectural Design III	6
AR 3207	Architectural Design IV	6
AR 4207	Integrated Architectural Design I	6
AR 4208	Integrated Architectural Design II	6
AR 5206	Integrated Architectural Design III	6
AR 5200	Pre-Thesis in Architecture	3
AR 5205	Thesis in Architecture	9

Major Elective

Major Elective Courses 12 credits

Select courses according to concentration

A.) Concentration in Architectural Design

AR 5402	Fundamentals of Architecture and Urban Conservation	3
AR 5403	Advanced Computer - Aided Design	3
AR 5405	Individual Study in Architecture	3
AR 5409	Architectural Psychology	3
AR 5410	Thai Architecture	3
AR 5414	Energy Saving	3
AR 5415	Interactive Features Design	3
AR 5416	Façade Design in Architecture	3
AR 5417	Interior Design by Architects	3
AR 5418	Introduction to Exhibition Design	3
AR 5419	Special Topics in History, Theory and Technology in Architecture	3
AR 5420	Lighting, Perception and Culture	3
AR 5421	Landscape Architectural Design	3
AR 5422	Contemporary Theory and Concept in Architecture	3
AR 5423	Sustainable Building Design	3
AR 5424	Introduction to Design-Build	3

B.) Concentration in Design Business

AR 5401	Building Cost Estimation and Control	3
AR 5404	Construction Management	3
AR 5405	Individual Study in Architecture	3
AR 5407	Real Estate Development	3
AR 5413	Project Management	3
AR 5425	Project Feasibility Study	3

Minor Required

Minor Required Courses 36 Credits

AR 1300	Preparation for Architectural and Design Studies	Non-Credit
AR 2307	Structural Design Principle	3
AR 2308	History of Modern Architecture and Later	3
AR 3309	Architectural Design Methods	3
AR 3307	Building Technology and Construction III	3
AR 3308	Building Technology and Construction IV	3
AR 3310	Fundamentals of Site and Landscape Planning	3
AR 3311	Fundamental of Building Information Modeling Management	3
AR 3312	Architectural Programming	3
AR 4301	Fundamentals of Urban and Regional Planning	3
AR 4302	Seminar in Architecture	3
AR 4303	Practicum in Architecture	Non-Credit
AR 4304	Building Technology and Construction V	3
AR 5300	Professional Ethics and Practices	3

Free Elective Course 6 Credits

Students can take free elective courses of 6 credits from any faculty in Assumption University upon completion of the prerequisites (if any).

STUDY PLAN

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Code	Subjects	Credits
AR 1102	Visual Studies and Communication	3
AR 1106	Architectural Drawing	3
AR 1300	Preparation for Architectural and Design Studies	Non-Credit
BG 1001	English I	3
GE 1403	Communication in Thai (for Thai students)	3
or
GE 1405	Thai Language and Culture (For non-Thai Students)	3
GS 1004	Arts of Delineation	3
GS 1008	Applied Mathematics	3
	Total	18

Second Semester

Code	Subjects	Credits
AR 1104	Fundamental of Architectural Design	3
AR 1108	History of Art and Architecture	3
BG 1002	English II	3
GE 1301	Environmental Science	3
GS 1005	Graphic Presentation	3
MGT 1101	Introduction to Business	3
	Total	18

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Code	Subjects	Credits
AR 2109	Building Technology and Construction I	3
AR 2202	Architectural Design I	6
AR 2307	Structural Design Principle	3
AR 2308	History of Modern Architecture and Later	3
BG 2000	English III	3
	Total	18

Second Semester

Code	Subjects	Credits
AR 2110	Building Technology and Construction II	3
AR 2111	Introduction to Computer – Aided Design	3
AR 2204	Architectural Design II	6
AR 2309	Architectural Design Methods	3
BG 2001	English IV	3
	Total	18

THIRD YEAR

First Semester

Code	Subjects	Credits
AR 3108	Building Equipment and Systems	3
AR 3203	Architectural Design III	6
AR 3307	Building Technology and Construction III	3
AR 3310	Fundamentals of Site and Landscape Planning	3
AR 3311	Fundamental of Building Information Modeling Management	3
	Total	18

Second Semester

Code	Subjects	Credits
AR 3109	History of Thai Architecture	3
AR 3200	Theory and Concept in Architecture	3
AR 3207	Architectural Design IV	6
AR 3308	Building Technology and Construction IV	3
AR 3312	Architectural Programming	3
	Total	18

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Code	Subjects	Credits
AR 4207	Integrated Architectural Design I	6
AR 4301	Fundamentals of Urban and Regional Planning	3
AR 4302	Seminar in Architecture	3
AR 4304	Building Technology and Construction V	3
	Major Elective I	3
	Total	18

Second Semester

Code	Subjects	Credits
AR 4106	Methods of Research and Data Processing	3
AR 4208	Integrated Architectural Design II	6
AR 4303	Practicum in Architecture	Non-Credit
	Major Elective II	3
	Major Elective III	3
	Free Elective	3
	Total	18

FIFTH YEAR

First Semester

Code	Subjects	Credits
AR 5200	Pre-Thesis in Architecture	3
AR 5206	Integrated Architectural Design III	6
	Major Elective IV	3
	Free Elective	3
	Total	15

Second Semester

Code	Subjects	Credits
AR 5205	Thesis in Architecture	9
AR 5300	Professional Ethics and Practices	3
	Total	12