BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE



Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Architecture programme provides constitutes the first tier of the two-tier system.The programme provides solid academic foundation for those who wish to pursue professional architect qualification. In this 3-year intensive course, design is taught as the core subject into which knowledge on other subjects are integrated.


The BSc. Architecture course is also programmed as a stand-alone undergraduate course that is sufficient for students who do not wish to continue on to the Master of Architecture programme, but to venture into related fields.


Duration:  3.5 Years (6 Semester & 2 Special Semester), Full time (Coursework)

Programme Structure

  1. English I
  2. Architectural Design Studio I
  3. Materials and Construction I
  4. History of Asian Architecture
  5. University Elective Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) I (Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect)
  6. English II
  7. Co-Curriculum
  8. Architectural Design Studio II
  9. Environmental Physics
  10. History of World Architecture
  1. Architectural Design Studio III
  2. Materials and Construction II
  3. Building Structure
  4. Digital Architecture
  5. ***Philosophy and Current Issue / Basic Malay Language
  6. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
  7. Architectural Design Studio IV
  8. Building Services
  9. Programme Elective Courses: **Architectural Lighting and Acoustics / **Digital Fabrication
  10. Programme Elective Courses: *Measured Drawing / *Landscape Architecture
  1. Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
  2. Architectural Design Studio V
  3. Culture and Context
  4. Architectural Academic Report
  5. University Elective Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) II (Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul)
  6. Architectural Design Studio VI
  7. Professional Studies
  8. Working Drawing
  9. University Elective Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) III (Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Techie)
  10. Industrial Training

Note:

UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE COURSES

  1. Student Holistic Empowerment(SHE) I (Thinking Matters:Mind & Intellect)
  2. Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) II (Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul)
  3. Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) III (Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Techie)

*Elective subject (Under Cluster and context)

**Elective subject (Under Cluster technology and Environment)

***Courses offered to non-Malaysian students


PROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSES

  1. **Architectural Lighting and Acoustic/**Digital Fabrication
  2. *Measured Drawing/*Landscape Architecture

Noted: Course KIAR GQX0056 is a Compulsory SHE course


Career Prospects

Architect, Architectural Assistant, Urban Planner, Interior Designer, Landscape Designer, Building Designer, Project Coordinator, Construction Manager, Draftsperson, 3D Visualizer, BIM Specialist, Sustainable Design Consultant, Building Information Modeler, Design Consultant, Site Supervisor, Planning Officer, Heritage Conservation Officer, Facilities Planner.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM94,500

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM103,900

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025//2026

Entry Requirement


STPM
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
  • Stream: Art and Science stream
Matriculation / Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
  • Stream: Engineering, Social Sciences, Science, and Accounting
STAM
  • Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Possess a Diploma from a Public University (UA) / Private Higher Education Institution (IPTS) / Polytechnic under the Department of Higher Education Malaysia in the field of Architecture or related to the Built Environment / Engineering / Geomatics, recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
UM SATU Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects.
AUSMAT
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
STPM (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation/Foundation(not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
IPTS Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects

Additional Requirement

  • Interview Required
  • Test Required (Drawing Test)
  • Possesses good vision, or hearing, or speech and is not colorblind
Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)
  • Pass with a minimum average of 65%
  • Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Diploma
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
  • Obtain a recognize GCE A-Level Qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects
AUSMAT
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
  • Obtain a minimum grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
Additional Requirements:
  • Interview Required
  • Test Required (Drawing Test)
  • Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.

English Language Requirements

  • Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
  • However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
    • Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
    • Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
  • Obtained a minimum English language Competency in any ONE (1) of the following requirements:
    • MUET 3.5
    • IELTS (Academic) 5.0
    • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 40
    • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 7.5
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 47
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 154