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A Bachelor of Architecture (commonly abbreviated as a B.Arch.) is a globally recognized academic degree awarded to undergraduates for completion of their course.  The degree generally takes four to five years to complete, but will vary depending on the country, institution, subject area and courses selected.  Programs resulting in a Bachelor of Architecture degree are generally more focused on their subject matter and mastering the technical and practical facets of the drawing and design techniques. Bachelor of Architecture degrees are usually offered in areas like design theories, Visual communications, construction, architecture history, and structural elements.

Recognition: Globally recognized.

Duration: Typically 4-5 years.

Subjects: There are several fields that are almost always considered to be architecture and thus award Bachelor of Architecture degrees. These fields include design, building construction and material, history, 3D design, building management etc.

Assessment: Varies based on country, university and subject. For some programs there may be continual assessment that makes the final grade.  For others, it may be a heavily weighted final exam.

Grading: Varies based on country, university, and subject.

The Bachelor of Architecture degree is awarded across the globe, and two of the main differences tends to be: the duration of the degree and subject selection.

In both the United States and Canada, the Bachelor of Architecture degree typically takes five years to complete and is awarded for the completion of undergraduate studies in studio courses like design and aesthetic theory, as well as practical courses on structures, building mechanical systems, electrical systems and construction. Student work is often in the form of drawings and renderings, either through computer-aided design or drafting by hand.

Additionally in the USA, there are universities that offer a four-year degree such as a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (B.Sc. Arch) or a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies (B.A. Arch).

Architectural education differs slightly in the UK. To study architecture, students must first complete a three-year undergraduate degree, either B.A. (Hons.) or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Architecture. Then a two-year B.Arch. can be completed before another two years of professional training. For most students to become an architect in the United Kingdom they must pass or be exempted from parts I, II and III of the RIBA’s (Royal Institute of British Architects) examinations. Completion of the three-year B.A. or B.Sc. gives an exemption from Part I. Completion of the two-year B.Arch. gives exemption from Part II and the final two years of supervised practical training, with supplemental examinations and assignments, makes up the requirements for Part III.

In France, the first step of architectural education is the Diploma of Studies in Architecture, a three-year degree equivalent to a Bachelor of Architecture. This degree does not allow registration as an architect, awardees must pursue a Master of Architecture in order to obtain vocational qualification.