Faculty of Architecture & Built Environment

Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architectural Design)

(R2/581/6/0101) (MQA/FA 9393) 10/2025

Programme Description

The Architectural Design programme, which is equivalent to Board of Architects (LAM) Part I, is designed to prepare learners for a professional career that supports the building design and construction industry with the necessary technological knowledge on design, building services, building construction and materials, firefighting and safety, sustainability, and advanced skills in CAD and other relevant 3D software in producing ideas and design, drawings and documents.

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Programme Highlights

  • Mode: Full Time
  • Duration: 36 months
  • Credit Hours: 121
  • Scholarships Available
  • Intake: Jan/Feb, May/June, Sept/Oct
  • Course in Petaling Jaya

Subjects Offered*

  • Architecture Design
  • History & theory of Architecture
  • Building Services
  • Environmental Science
  • Graphic Communication
  • Building Construction
  • Principle of Landscape Architecture
  • Computer Aided Design (2D & 3D)

*(not limited to)

Entry
Requirements

  • i) Matriculation/Foundation – minimum CGPA of 2.0 in relevant fields as recognized by the MOHE or its equivalent.
  • ii) DVM / DKM / DLKM – passed in relevant fields and undergo a screening and bridging program.
  • iii) Diploma – minimum CGPA of 2.0 in Architecture and relevant field or its equivalent.
  • iv) Other Diploma – minimum CGPA of 2.5 in Science and Technology or its equivalent, and subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.
  • v) A-Levels – Grade D in two subject or its equivalent.
  • vi) UEC – minimum of 5 B’s including requisite subject.
  • vii) STPM – Grade C (GPA 2.0) in two subject or its equivalent.
  • viii) STAM – minimum grade of Jayyid.
  • ix) 12 years of schooling – passed the exit qualification in the country of origin including requisite subject.

All above qualifications must be supported with credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent/higher achievement.

AND

  • For qualifications (iv) until (ix):
    • a) Passed Art (Pendidikan Seni)/ Engineering Drawing subjects at SPM level or equivalent;
    • b) Pass the portfolio test for those who fail or do not take Art subjects.

For International Students

IELTS 4.0 or equivalent.

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