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Which all subjects and areas are taught in B.Arch? Is it B.Arch different from B.Planning? What is the difference between these two degree? What is the scope of both degree in India? What are the job opportunities in India?

B.Arch and B.Planning are completely different courses. B.Arch involves basic and advanced level of architecture which deals with design and construction of buildings. B.Planning involves planning techniques which is essential for human settlements.

Key Differences Between B.Arch and B.Planning
- B.Arch is 5 year duration course whereas B.Planning is 4 year duration course.
- Study skills and work culture are different for both courses.
- Course syllabus is different for both courses.
- Job opportunities available for both courses are different.

B.Arch Syllabus
- Architecture Design
- Building Construction
- Theory of Structures
- Building Science and Services
- Building Management
- History of Architecture
- Architectural Drawing
- Computer and Software Lab
- Workshop Practice
- Architectural Appreciation
- Theory of Settlement Planning
- Design Applications

Career Scope

B.Arch
Job opportunities available in government as well as private sectors. After completion of B.Arch, One may get job in construction companies, urban planning bodies, museums, art galleries etc.

Job Profiles
- Architectural Engineer
- Architectural Historian
- Art Director
- Landscape Architect
- Interior Designer

B.Planning
After completion of B.Planning course, Job opportunities available in urban and town planning departments, housing schemes, transportation projects etc.

Job Profiles
- Urban Planner
- Regional Planner
- Design Architect
- Project Planner
- Interior Designer

These both Courses are completely different.

---B.ARCH :- its a 5 year undergraduate course in which candidate could be designed to produce the license or professional architects.

--Annual fee:-1.5 -5 lac

-- Starting Salary:- 2.5-4.5 lac

---Job profile:-
Architectural engineer
-- Art designer
-- Landscape architect
-- Interior design.

---- B.PLANNING:- it's a 4 year undergraduate course in which candidate could have a range of design relate to human settlement.

--Annual fee:- 1.5 - 3 lac
--Starting salary:- 3 -6.5 pac

---Jobs Profile:-
-- Urban Profile
-- Regional Palnner
-- Design Architect
-- Project Planner