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
English I
Architectural Design Studio I
Materials and Construction I
History of Asian Architecture
University Elective Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) I (Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect)
English II
Co-Curriculum
Architectural Design Studio II
Environmental Physics
History of World Architecture
Architectural Design Studio III
Materials and Construction II
Building Structure
Digital Architecture
***Philosophy and Current Issue / Basic Malay Language
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
Architectural Design Studio IV
Building Services
Programme Elective Courses: **Architectural Lighting and Acoustics / **Digital Fabrication
University Elective Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) II (Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul)
Architectural Design Studio VI
Professional Studies
Working Drawing
University Elective Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) III (Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Techie)
Industrial Training
Note:
UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE COURSES
Student Holistic Empowerment(SHE) I (Thinking Matters:Mind & Intellect)
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) II (Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul)
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
**Architectural Lighting and Acoustic/**Digital Fabrication
*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 1 (October) Intake
Semester 2 (March) Intake
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering
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
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
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
Possesses good vision, hearing, or speech and is not color blind
Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation / Foundation
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:
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: