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Architecture and Surveying
Normative 4-year Degree
Major
Architecture and Surveying
建築學及測量學
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Surveying
理學士(建築學及測量學)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Normal Period of Study
4 years
Maximum Period of Study
8 years
Credit Units Required for Graduation
121 credit units
Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

GE Requirements (31 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2025/26


  Credit Units
GE University Requirements GE1401 University English 3
GE2410 English for Engineering 3
GE1501 Chinese Civilisation - History and Philosophy 3
GE1601 Whole-Person Development 1
GE Distributional Requirements Take at least 1 course from each of the three distributional areas:

Area 1: Arts and Humanities
Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations
Area 3: Science and Technology

Visit the GE website for more course information.		 12
College-specified Courses MA1200 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I
Or
MA1300 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I		 3
MA1201 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II
Or
MA1301 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II		 3
CA2066 Professionals and Society 3

College / School Requirements (6 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2025/26

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CS1302Introduction to Computer Programming3
PHY1201General Physics I3

Major Requirements (84 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2026/27


1.  Core Courses (ARC Stream - 81 credit units, SURV Stream - 63 credit units)

Common Core Courses (15 credit units)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA1167Engineering Communication3
CA2674Construction Materials3
CA2744Building Technology3
CA3629Building and Fire Safety Control3
CA3691Building Services for Building Professionals3

Core Courses for ARC Stream (66 credit units)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA4534Final Year Project6A course to fulfil the internship/consultancy project/research project requirement for normative 4-year degree students
CA4528Integrated Building Project Development (Architecture)3

 Architectural Design and Design Research Projects
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA2343AArchitectural Design - Space Making (Topic 1)6Each studio option focuses on a different project topic as specified by studio tutor

Or
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA2343BArchitectural Design - Space Making (Topic 2)6Each studio option focuses on a different project topic as specified by studio tutor
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA2344AArchitectural Design – Site and Environment (Topic 1)6Each studio option focuses on a different project topic as specified by studio tutor

Or
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA2344BArchitectural Design – Site and Environment (Topic 2)6Each studio option focuses on a different project topic as specified by studio tutor
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3349AArchitectural Design: Building Integration (Topic 1)6Each studio option focuses on a different project topic as specified by studio tutor. Existing BSAS Core Cr.

Or
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3349BArchitectural Design: Building Integration (Topic 2)6Each studio option focuses on a different project topic as specified by studio tutor. Existing BSAS Core Cr.
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3350AArchitectural Design: Context (Topic 1)6Each studio option focuses on a different project topic as specified by studio tutor. Existing BSAS Core Cr.

Or
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3350BArchitectural Design: Context (Topic 2)6Each studio option focuses on a different project topic as specified by studio tutor. Existing BSAS Core Cr.
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA4539Architectural Design: Final Year Design Research Project Part 16In conjunction with CA4534
CA4540Architectural Design: Final Year Design Research Project Part 26In conjunction with CA4534

Communication
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA2345Digital Media and Presentation3
CA3200Advanced Design Tools3Existing BSAS Core Cr.

History, Theory and Societal
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA2346Experiencing Architecture3
CA2347History of Architecture - Western3
CA3170History of Architecture – Chinese and Asian3Existing BSAS Core Cr.

Environment and Sustainability
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA2348Sustainable Environment3
CA3342Architecture, Smart Cities and Design3Existing BSAS Core Cr.

Core Courses for SURV Stream (48 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA2123Engineering Methods3
CA2126Measurement of Building Works3HKIS QSD accreditation required
CA2213Development Economics3
CA2311Construction Contracts I3
CA3214Construction Economics3HKIS QSD accreditation required
CA3314Surveying Studio3
CA3321Construction Contracts II3
CA3324Advanced Surveying Studio3
CA3703Construction Methods and Equipment3
CA4320Cost Management of Building and Engineering Works3HKIS QSD accreditation required
CA4415Value Management3
CA4424Strategic BIM Management in Smart Construction3
CA4513Final Year Project6A course to fulfil the internship/consultancy project/research project requirement for normative 4-year degree students
CA4524Integrated Building Project Development (Surveying)3
CA4630Building Design and Appraisal3


2. Electives (ARC Stream - 3 credit units, SURV Stream - 21 credit units)

 Elective for ARC Stream (3 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3508Industrial Internship3A course to fulfil the internship/consultancy project/ research project requirement for normative 4-year degree students

Remarks: Students may take a 3-CUs elective course at undergraudate level offered by ACE or a 3-CUs GE course in Area 1 instead of CA3508.


Elective for SURV Stream (21 credit units)
Select ONE from the following:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA2418Green Building and Construction3
CA2627Building Science3

Select THREE from the following:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3168Building Information Modelling for Capital Projects3
CA3200Advanced Design Tools3
CA3228Land Use and Urban Planning3
CA3230Property Valuation and Interest Theory3
CA3342Architecture, Smart Cities and Design3
CA3417Management for Construction3
CA3422Decision Analysis and Risk Management for Construction3
CA3508Industrial Internship3A course to fulfil the internship/consultancy project/research project requirement for normative 4-year degree students

Select THREE from the following:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA4229Land Use Planning and Applied Valuation3HKIS BSD and QSD accreditation required
CA4313Construction Contracts III3
CA4413Construction Project Management3
CA4617Temporary Works Design3
CA4623Maintenance Technology and Management3HKIS BSD accreditation required