Pioneer From laying your design foundations in the first year to strengthening your analytical and conceptual thought processes by the third year, UCSI’s Diploma in Architectural Studies is a design-cum-technological programme that adopts a unique project-based learning approach, to develop you into an investigative design innovator equipped with a knowledge of the latest building technologies. You will also engage in real-life community-based research projects and spend at least six months apprenticed to architectural firms. By the end of the programme, you will emerge with a solid portfolio and foundational knowledge in architectural design.
Duration of Study
2.5 Years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Kuala Lampur
Intakes
Assessments
Assessments vary from the list below depending on the course:
- Project critique session
- In-class assignment
- Coursework
- Written examination
- Site investigation/survey
- Portfolio review
- Workshop participation
Career Prospect
Graduates of this programme are able to find career opportunities in the following:
- Technical Assistant
- Draughtsperson
- Marketing Promoter
- Facility Manager
- Visualiser
- Model Maker
- Supervisor
Subjects Offered
Year 1
- Technical Mathematics
- Building Construction & Science
- Intro to Design principles
- Architecture Drawing I
- Introduction to Structure
- English Communication
- Architecture Design Studio I
- Architecture Drawing II
- Building Construction & Materials
- Architecture History I
- Architectural Digital Media I
- Introduction to Writing & Research
- Architectural Digital Media II
Year 2
- Furniture Workshop
- Community Architecture
- Architecture Design Studio II
- Architecture Drawing III
- Building Construction I
- Architecture History II
- Services
- Architecture design Studio III
- Building Construction II
- Professional Practice
- Structure
- Working Drawing
Year 3 (6 Months)
- 6 month Industry Experience
For Malaysian students:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
For foreign students:
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
SPMV/SPM/‘O’ Levels
(Arts/Science stream)
Pass with minimum 3 Credits (‘C’ grade for O-Level)
SKM / SKK
Pass SKM/SKK level 3 in related field AND *Pass SPM with min 1 credit
(Level 3, MQF)
1. Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the related field AND *Pass SPM with min 1 subject
OR
2. Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) with CGPA 2.0 in the related field
UEC
(Commerce/Science stream)
Pass with minimum grade ‘B’ for 3 credits
STPM
Pass with minimum ‘C’ grade (CGPA 2.0) for 1 subject
STAM
Pass with (Magbul grade)
A-Level
Minimum Grade ‘D’ for 1 subject
SAM
Minimum average of 50% in 5 subjects
CPU
Minimum average of 50% in 6 subjects
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum average of 50%
AND
*Art Requirement:
All applicants must pass Art Education/ Engineering Drawing/ related subject at SPM/O-Level / equivalent
OR
Pass Portfolio Review in replacement of art subject if applicable.
The general rule applies to both local and foreign applicants.
Recognition
Upon successfully completing the Diploma programme, students will gain:
- Direct entry into Year 2 (semester 3) of Bachelor of Arts (Hons) In Interior Architecture, UCSI University
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
TOEFL IBT
30
Pearson Test of English
36
MUET
Band 2
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