There are six divisions in the department. Each of the courses offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels is a part of any of the six divisions of the department. The six divisions are Environment and Energy; History, Theory, Culture and Criticism; Housing and Settlements; Urban Design and Landscape; Construction and Technologies, and Synergies.
Environment and Energy Division
The Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) programme at BUET is a five-year professional degree, accredited by the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) that aims to prepare thoughtful and responsible individuals who are primed to be leaders of the profession at home and abroad. B.Arch programme is administered by the Board of Undergraduate Studies (BUGS). Focusing on design studio this multidisciplinary curriculum emphasizes building technology, construction, history, theory and culture through which students develop visual literacy, design and communication skills, construction knowledge to face environmental, social and aesthetic challenges of contemporary architecture and urban practices. Students delve deep, different facets of architecture through ten different design studios and other essential theory courses that prepare them to see and think like an architect. Cumulative learning is possible only through immersion into design studio culture.
History Theory and Criticism Division
The postgraduate programme is a research-based taught programme that follows the semester system. In total 30-35 students for each academic session get selected for M Arch programme followed by a written and/ or oral test. The minimum duration of the M Arch programme shall be three semesters. To get an M Arch degree a student must complete 36 credit hours including a thesis of 18 credit hours within five academic years or ten semesters.
Housing and Settlement Division
The PhD programme is a research degree offering independent research in architecture for a person who wishes to advance teaching or a research career with a commitment to make an original contribution in the field. The selection committee of the Department of Architecture selects a doctoral candidate provisionally and submits the name of the supervisor upon provisional admission. Supervisor must be a full-time faculty member of the department of architecture, BUET who will then propose a doctoral committee upon consultation with the Head of the Department. The committee must be recommended by the BPGS and approved by the CASR (Committee for Advanced Studies and Research). The minimum duration of the PhD course shall be four semesters. A student must complete all the required course works and dissertation within six academic years or twelve semesters.
Urban Design and Landscape Division
The PhD programme is a research degree offering independent research in architecture for a person who wishes to advance teaching or a research career with a commitment to make an original contribution in the field. The selection committee of the Department of Architecture selects a doctoral candidate provisionally and submits the name of the supervisor upon provisional admission. Supervisor must be a full-time faculty member of the department of architecture, BUET who will then propose a doctoral committee upon consultation with the Head of the Department. The committee must be recommended by the BPGS and approved by the CASR (Committee for Advanced Studies and Research). The minimum duration of the PhD course shall be four semesters. A student must complete all the required course works and dissertation within six academic years or twelve semesters.
Construction & Technology Division
The PhD programme is a research degree offering independent research in architecture for a person who wishes to advance teaching or a research career with a commitment to make an original contribution in the field. The selection committee of the Department of Architecture selects a doctoral candidate provisionally and submits the name of the supervisor upon provisional admission. Supervisor must be a full-time faculty member of the department of architecture, BUET who will then propose a doctoral committee upon consultation with the Head of the Department. The committee must be recommended by the BPGS and approved by the CASR (Committee for Advanced Studies and Research). The minimum duration of the PhD course shall be four semesters. A student must complete all the required course works and dissertation within six academic years or twelve semesters.
Synergies Division
The PhD programme is a research degree offering independent research in architecture for a person who wishes to advance teaching or a research career with a commitment to make an original contribution in the field. The selection committee of the Department of Architecture selects a doctoral candidate provisionally and submits the name of the supervisor upon provisional admission. Supervisor must be a full-time faculty member of the department of architecture, BUET who will then propose a doctoral committee upon consultation with the Head of the Department. The committee must be recommended by the BPGS and approved by the CASR (Committee for Advanced Studies and Research). The minimum duration of the PhD course shall be four semesters. A student must complete all the required course works and dissertation within six academic years or twelve semesters.
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