Code | D101
Mode of Study | Full Time
Programme Area | Architecture
Aim
The aim of the degree program is to develop a creative, diverse and rigorous approach to design from the start. It provides an educational environment in which the study of architecture can be developed at an undergraduate level. It also aims to equip students with skills to practice architecture and also an understanding of the technological, professional, cultural and architectural contexts in which those skills can be deployed in a creative way.
Career Opportunities
Job prospects for the Bachelor of Science in Architecture graduates include: Government or Public Assistant Architect with the Public Works Department and Statutory Bodies, Assistant Architect to Professional Architect as an employee in a beg architectural organisation, Project Manager - managing a development project on behalf of a client, Specialist in the field of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), Research Officer (with universities, research institutions, NGO’s or private firms), Graphic Illustrator, Academic Architectural writer for journals, Developer, Manufacturer, Entrepreneur, Contractor and others.
Programme-Specific
The minimum programme entry requirements to the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture are:
a. A minimum of 240 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ Level passes with minimum of
grade C including Mathematics, Physics, Design & Technology, Computer Science/ Study, Art or Art & Design.
OR
b. An International Baccalaureate Diploma with minimum score of 30 points from relevant subjects at standard level, including Mathematics, Physics, Design & Technology, Computer Science/ Study, Art or Art & Design.
OR
c. A relevant Level 5 Diploma in Architecture, or its equivalent (including Interior Design, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering with at least 60% or higher of relevant modules with Merits).
OR
d. Relevant work experience and qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the School.
AND
e. At least a Credit Six in Mathematics at GCE 'O' Level or its equivalent
AND
f. A portfolio containing at least 10 pieces of original work that demonstrate applicant’s creative development and/ or process. The portfolio should include drawings, sketches, idea developments and demonstrate relevant 2D work (e.g. posters, editorial, photography, graphic design artwork, paintings, printmaking, digital imaging, web design, etc) and 3D work (e.g. 3D design, 3D paper structures, packaging design, etc).
AND
g. A pass in interview.
| YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 |
| Design Studio 1 | Design Studio 3 | Design Studio 5 |
| Effective Communication | Environmental Systems | Technical Studies and Documentations |
| History & Theory of Architecture | Construction Technology | Building Performance and Services |
| Architectural Drawing and Representation | Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Entrepreneurship |
| Melayu Islam Beraja | Design Studio 4 | Design Studio 6 |
| Design Studio 2 | Industrialised & Automated Building Systems | Capstone Project |
| Principle of Structures | Urban Design Theory and Practice | Professional Practice |
| 3D Modeling and Visualisation | Introduction to Green Building | ExperiencePLUS |
| Cultural and Contextual Studies |
