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Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) is an undergraduate degree in the field of architecture. This five-year full-time program is a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge for students to learn the art of planning, designing and constructing physical structures of various kinds. From ideating to mapping and overseeing the construction, a qualified architect is involved at every stage of any construction project.

Overview

  • 5 years full time
  • On Campus (Taraka)
  • Available to domestic students
  • Start Year Intake – February

    • A PNG Secondary School Certificate with B passes or higher in English, Physics, and Maths A or, alternatively, a B pass or higher in Maths B; or
    • Equivalent overseas matriculation certificate; or
    • A Diploma in Building, Architecture, or Civil Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institution of PNG or equivalent.
    Course Structure

    Students in architecture spend their fourth and fifth years studying the following program
    on a full-time basis.

    Students in building spend their fourth year undertaking an approved programme in Industrial Training before returning to the campus full-time for their fifth year of study.

    The hours provided for this subject cover staff administration and supervision time.

    LevelCodeSubject
    Year 1 – Semester 1AR110Architectural Design I
     AR111Computer Aided Design
     AR117Building Science
     CD111Sustainable Development
       
    Year 1 – Semester 2AR120Architectural Design II
     AR121Digital Architecture
     AR122Vernacular Building Traditions
     CM124Construction Economics 1
    Year 2 – Semester 1AR210Architectural Design III
     AR212History of Architecture II
     AR213Building Systems I
     AR214Structures
       
    Year 2 – Semester 2AR220Integrated Architectural Design IV
     AR222Modern Architecture
     AR223Building Systems II
     AR272Architecture Theory
    Year 3 – Semester 1AR310Integrated Architectural Design V
     AR312Melanesian Built Environment
     AR316Urban Development
     AR317Sustainable Design
     AR319Architectural Research I (Elective)
    Year 3 – Semester 2AR320Capstone Design Project VI
     AR326Urban design Theory & Urban Landscape
     AR327Green Architecture
     AR328Introduction to Management & Practice in Architecture
     AR329Architectural Research II (Elective)