Courses

Course Description

SYNOPSIS

The Diploma in Architecture study program is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge, technical skills, and behaviors required in the field of architecture. The teaching and learning activities are carried out in lecture rooms, studios, and industries related to the scope of architectural design work and construction technology based on customer requirements or industry needs. This study program develops students’ understanding of concepts, principles of design, and plan drawing, as well as applying creativity in integrating links with environmental conditions, cultural context, use of building materials and technology, law, and professional practice in the field of architecture.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Architectural Technical Assistant
• Site Supervisor
• Site Works Inspector
• BIM Coordinator
• 3D Maker and Illustrator
• Architectural Consultant
• Creative Industry Entrepreneur

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SPM graduate

1. Malaysian
2. Have SPM or equivalent
3. Pass Malay
4. Pass History (SPM 2013 and above)
5. Pass English
6. Get THREE (3) honours in the following subjects:
1. Mathematics
2. ONE (1) Science/Technical/Vocational/STEM Elective subject
3. ONE (1) other subjects that has not been taken into account
7. Candidates do not have visual (blindness), hearing, physical, or learning disabilities that make practical work difficult

Graduates other than SPM

1. Malaysian
2. Passed Certificate level studies recognized by MQA/COPTA/Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 in related fields
3. Pass SPM with ONE (1) credit in any subject
4. Candidates do not have visual (blindness), hearing, physical, or learning disabilities that make practical work difficult.

1. Polytechnic Certificate

• Certificate of Architecture

2. Community College Certificate

• Architectural Drawing Certificate
• Architectural Draftsman Certificate
• Construction Site Supervision Certificate
• Interior Design Certificate
• Construction Technology Certificate
• Building Construction Technology Certificate
• Architectural Technology Certificate

3. MARA Skills Institute Certificate

Certificate of Architecture

4. Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3

• Architectural Plan Drawing (BC-050-3:2013)
• Interior Design Senior Painter (ID-040-3)
• Civil and Structural Engineering Senior Draftsman (B-040-3)
• Senior Architectural Draftsman (BC-050-3)
• Residence Building Construction (BC-030-3:2013)
• Civil & Structural Supervisor (CVS3)
• Drywall Cleanroom Supervisor (DWC 3)
• Building Construction Supervisor (B-010-3)
• Building Decoration Supervisor (PTD3)
• Masonry Supervisor (BC-020-3 /MSR3)
• Decorative Ceiling Installation Supervisor (ID-021-3)
• Drywall Divider Supervisor (DWP 3)
• Architecture & Building Supervisor (ARB3)
• Ceiling Supervisor (DCS 3)
• Formwork System Supervisor (FWK3)
• Carpenter Supervisor (TCJ3)
• SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGSMAN (BC-050-3)
• SENIOR INTERIOR DRAUGHTSMAN (B-120-3)

* If the certificate you have is not in the list above, please contact the Student Intake Unit, section Student Intake and Development Division.

APEL graduate

1. Malaysian
2. Obtain an APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) certificate from MQA for admission to the diploma (Level 4)
3. Have experience working in a related field