Academic Programs

Why Degree in Architecture?

Study of Architecture is considered a bridge between engineering sciences and arts. In the current ages, it has become imperative for a developing country like Pakistan to equip architects with right knowledge and tools to service this highly competitive building industry.

Overview/ Curriculum and courses of reading

The program of Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) at UMT comprising of Five Years (Ten Semesters) is program of intensive studies and practical work leading to a professional degree in Architecture was established in 2012.

The curriculum and structure of the program is comparable to any similar international degree with regard to Pakistan’s HEC /PCATP specified guidelines. To this end, preparation of the curriculum, selection of faculty, planning of infrastructure facilities such as dedicated building, classrooms, design studios and other resources are designed to fulfill the PCATP (Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners)’s requirements. The program of study is highly demanding and only those students are recommended to apply who are willing to work long hours. Furthermore, significant component of studies involve fieldwork where students are required to visit construction sites, conduct field surveys, and join out of station study tours.

B. Arch degree requirements also include 12 weeks of internship in a professional establishment. The working environment within Department is pleasant. The students spend a significant part of their working in Design Studios which ensures high degree of interaction among students and academic staff. Our B. Arch graduates are eligible for license from PCATP  and practice as registered professional architects.

Program Education Objectives:

PEO-1:

Able to interpret and elaborate architectural knowledge, communication, graphical and computer skills

PEO- 2:

Able to develop building and architectural plans through design coordination selecting suitable materials and construction techniques.

PEO-3:

Able to propose appropriate solution to complex building issues and adapt recent developments in architecture focusing on research, creativity and innovation.

PEO-4:

Able to maximize ethics by keeping spirit of discipline and respecting the professional codes and society. 

Program Learning Outcomes:

PLO 1 Architectural Knowledge: An ability to illustrate, architectural fundamentals through verbal and graphical Techniques

PLO 2 Design Analysis and development: An ability to identify literature and analyze architectural problems reaching substantiated conclusions to meet specified needs with appropriate societal and environmental consideration.

PLO 3 Case study analysis: An ability to analyze architectural issues in a methodical way including design, field surveys, interpretation of field data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

PLO 4 Digital Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern architectural computer simulations, including prediction and modeling, to complex activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO 5 Environment and Sustainability: An ability to propose sustainable solutions to environmental problems through architectural design thinking.

PLO 6 Project Management: An ability to demonstrate management skills and leadership qualities in individual and teamwork capacity.

PLO 7 Design Coordination: An ability to coordinate effectively across different sectors of construction industry. (Material suppliers, Electrical plumbing, HVAC and Civil works).

PLO 8 Ethics and the society: An ability to apply ethical principles and professional       codes of the profession following the social norms to the best interest of the mankind.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the B. Arch program are trained for careers in government and private sector construction companies, engineering and design firms as well as in education and internationally. B. Arch graduates can work as architects, interior designers, design-consultant, project managers in engineering firms, architecture design offices and furniture showrooms.