Master of Architecture is postgraduate programme by coursework. It is a professional degree programme equivalent to the LAM Part II Examination of the Board of Architects (LAM). The programme is a continuation of the LAM Part I Examination qualification as addressed in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture.

The objectives of the programme is to produce architectural graduates who are highly skillful in the field of architecture and competent in their future career as Professional Architects with the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM).

INTAKES

MARCH, AUGUST

REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES

Pass interview which includes review of Design Portfolio and Personal Statement.

*All information is subject to change. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science or Arts in Architectural Studies

Min. CGPA 2.67

Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM)

Student must obtain LAM Part 1 exemption or recognition prior to joining the programme.

Board of Architects Malaysia & Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education

Any other qualifications recognised by the Board of Architects Malaysia and Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

Practical Experience

Min. six (6) months practical experience after graduating from the first stage of architectural education at a registered architect’s office, approved architectural related organization or practice within the building industry.*

OR

Bachelor of Science or Arts in Architectural Studies with a minimum CGPA >2.50 and <2.66; Any other qualifications recognised by the Board of Architects Malaysia and Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education; Students must obtain LAM Part I exemption/recognition prior to joining the programme.

Minimum twelve (12) months practical experience after graduating from the first stage of architectural education at a registered architect office, approved architectural related organization or practice within the building industry.*

*The list of registered architect office, approved architectural related organisation or practice within the building industry can be obtained from the Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM) website.

*All information is subject to change.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Students undertake a range of specialist and research-based studio projects supported by knowledge and application of technology and environment, culture context, research and professional practice to forge the position of “Sustaining Humanity”. Utilising a design as research teaching pedagogy, the design studio forms the intersection of interests across three board domains of inquiry, i.e. urbanity, community and technology.

YEAR 1

Semester 1

• Culture and Community Design Studio
• Environment and Technology I

• Research Methods

Semester 2

• Urban Design Studio
• Environment and Technology II

• Core Elective

YEAR 2

Semester 3

• Architectural Design Thesis I*
• Dissertation I**

• Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship I

Semester 4

• Architectural Design Thesis II*
• Dissertation II**

• Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship II

* Architectural Design Thesis is to be completed in two semesters.

** Dissertation is to be completed in two semesters.

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