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Course Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Honours) programme serves as Part I of the architectural education on the pathway towards the registration as Architect. As one of the accredited architecture courses in Malaysia, the programme is designed to cater for students who wish to pursue the career of architecture and practice as Architects in Malaysia. For candidates without the requisite pre-university qualification, they may choose to complete the Diploma in Architecture programme first before they are promoted to the degree study on credit transfer. Candidates for architectural studies are expected to have an interest in art and design, an ability to appreciate form and space, a love for heritage and culture, as well as an ability to appreciate all the five human senses. Students in this programme go through lectures, tutorials, laboratories, group discussions, seminars and studio works in which they learn draughting skills both manually and by using computer aided design (CAD) tools. Subjects covered in the programme include Design Studios, Design Theory, Construction Technology and Materials, Structural Studies, Environmental Science, Building Services, History of Architecture, Building By-Laws, Digital Modelling, Architectural Drawing etc.

Achievement

The Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Honours) programme has been accredited by the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia; LAM) as Part I of the professional programme in architecture. The programme is designed to cater for students who wish to pursue the career of architecture and practice as architects in Malaysia. For candidates without the requisite pre-university qualification; they may choose to complete the Foundation before they are promoted to the Bachelor degree study.

Curriculum

• Design Studios
• Architectural Graphic Techniques
• Architectural Drawing
• Theories of Architecture and Design
• History of Eastern Architecture
• History of Western Architecture
• CADD
• Digital Modelling
• Environmental Science
• Building Services
• Mechanical and Electrical Services
• Structural Studies
• Principles of Construction & Materials
• Construction Technology & Materials
• Special Construction Technology
• Building By-Laws
• Building Analysis
• Principles of Architectural Practice
• Design Project Publication
• Industrial Training
• Planning Studies
• Experiencing Architecture (Southeast Asia)
• Experiencing Architecture (Asia Pacific)

LANGUAGE, MATA PELAJARAN PENGAJIAN UMUM (MPU) AND CO-CURRICULAR COURSES:

English Language, English for Communication, English for Architectural Presentation, Tamadun Islam dan Asia, Hubungan Etnik, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Entrepreneurship, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Co-curricular.

Entry Requirements

1. STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects listed in Schedule A
2. A Level - Grade D in 2 relevant subjects listed in Schedule A
3. UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects listed in Schedule A
4. TAR UMT - Foundation in Arts (Track A) OR Relevant Diploma
5. Other IHL - Relevant Foundation /Diploma accredited by MQA

Compulsory subjects:

1. (1); (2); (3) and (5) must include SPM Pass/O Level Grade E/UEC Grade C in English Language.*
2. (1); (2); (3) and (5) must include SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/ UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject.#
3. (1); (2); (3); (4) and (5) must pass in Portfolio Interview conducted by TAR UMT.

*Grade C and aobe in AELE0364 English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC.

#Grade B and above in AMMS0104 General Mathematics conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the Mathematics requirement for applicants with a pass in SPM/Grade D or Grade E (pass) in O Level/Grade C in UEC in the required Mathematics subject.

Note:

1. Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
2. TAR UMT Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
3. Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Career Prospects

Graduates can be employed as:

• Architectural Assistant
• Assistant Designer
• Draughtsman
• Project Supervisor
• Building Model Maker
• 3D Architectural Visualiser