The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning was introduced as a professional program in line with the requirement of the Board of Town Planners Malaysia. The Urban Planning program is designed to reflect a different niche area as compared to other universities offering similar program i.e UTM, UiTM, UIA and USM. The niche area for UM’s Urban Planning program will be related to spatial planning for sustainable development.
Therefore, the graduates will be able to rise above the challenging rapid urbanizing world. The department aspires to be a center of excellence in urban and regional planning studies and research in the Asia-Pacific region. The region provides a living laboratory where urban and regional issues can be identified, analyzed and examined, and strategies formulated.
Duration: 4 Years (8 Semester), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
English I
Planning Studio I – Fundamental Planning Skills
Computer Aided Graphic Design in Planning
History and Evolution of Urban Planning
Site Planning and Analysis
Philosophy and Current Issues / Basic Malay Language*
Programme Elective Courses**: Communication in Planning
University Elective Courses: SHE III
University Elective Courses: SHE IV
Planning Studio VI – Township Appraisal
Housing, Planning and Sustainability
Planning Theory and Philosophy
Research Methodology
Co-Curriculum
International Planning Practice
Academic Project
Professionalism, Ethics and Politics
Urban Management
Industrial Training
Note:
* Non Citizen
**Student need to choose one of the offered programme elective subjects for the semester
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)
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) IV (Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place)
PROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSES
Sustainable Tourism Planning
Technologies in Urban Planning
Environmental Studies
Communication in Planning
Noted: Course KIAR GQX0056 is a compulsory SHE course
Career Prospects
Urban Planner, Regional Planner, Town Planner, Land Use Planner, Transportation Planner, Environmental Planner, City Planner, Housing Development Officer, Planning Consultant, Urban Designer, Policy Analyst, Community Development Officer, GIS Specialist, Zoning Officer, Infrastructure Planner, Sustainable Development Consultant, Research Officer, Development Control Officer.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM89,400
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects: Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, History, Geography, Visual Arts
Stream: Art and Science stream
Matriculation / Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Basic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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 Urban and Regional Planning 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 of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects: Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, History, Geography, Visual Arts
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 the Mathematics subject
Obtain a minimum grade of B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Basic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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: