Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Architecture

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Architecture aims to develop a new generation of architectural graduates who demonstrate the rigour of architectural design as a creative and critical practice and its agency in contributing to the shaping of society. Positioned within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the programme collaborates with the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

Students engage in a 3-year programme, learning through making and doing, thinking and investigating, anticipating and exploring, and addressing the complexities of the built environment through design. The intersection of criticality and creativity within the architecture and the arts, anchored by a practice-led pedagogy, the programme integrates context driven and human-centred design principles with an interdisciplinary approach to produce graduates who can shape the future. Students are encouraged to craft innovative, ethical, and sustainable architectural solutions that enrich cultural and environmental narratives.

Two flexible pathways allow personal focus: Experiential and Immersive Architecture, which explores how design influences human perception and interaction; and Bio-integrated Architecture, which investigates the integration of biological systems into responsive and resilient architectural designs.

Intakes

January, April, September

Duration

3 Years (full-time)

Career Prospects

Architectural Model Specialist
AR/VR Immersive Visualiser
Assistant Architect
BIM Modeller
CAD/3D Visualiser
Design consultant
Interior Designer/ Interior Architect

Preview Session

Programme Structure

Year 1

Architectural Design 1

Design Communication

History of Architecture and Design

Building Construction and Technology

Architectural Design 2

Design Theory

Computer-Aided Design

3D Modelling and Rendering

Year 2

Architectural Design 3

Advanced Construction Techniques

Environmental Systems in Architecture

Measured Drawing

Architectural Design 4

Community and Social Architecture

Climate, Ecology and Architecture

Year 3

Architectural Design 5

Re-imagining Architecture

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Architectural Design 6

Professional Practice in Architecture

Internship

Electives (Choose 1 Career Pathway)

Pathway 1: Experiential and Immersive Architecture

Designing for Human Experience
Immersive Technologies in Architecture
Lighting and Acoustics Design

Pathway 2: Bio-Integrated Architecture

Reimagining Architecture
Principles of Biophilic Design
Landscape and Architecture
Biomimicry in Architecture

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR
Critical Thinking (Applicable to students who passed SPM and obtain Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
Community Service for Planetary Health
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Philosophy and Current Issues

For International Students

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
Community Service for Planetary Health
Critical Thinking
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Malay Language for Communication 2

Entry Requirements

STPM

Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level

Minimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)

Note: For A-Level points calculation

A = 10 points

B = 8 points

C = 6 points

D = 4 points

E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 55

Canadian Matriculation

55%

Monash University Foundation Year

55%

��Ƶ Foundation in Arts

CGPA 2.0

��Ƶ Foundation in Science Technology

CGPA 2.0

Unified Examination Certificate

Maximum 30 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)

International Baccalaureate

Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)

��Ƶ Diploma in Related Field*

CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0

Note: Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*��Ƶ Diploma holders may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Specific Requirement for Certain International Students

International students from certain countries that want to take some ��Ƶ University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a ��Ƶ degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by ��Ƶ’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree.

Portfolio Requirements

Pass a Portfolio review by the University

Why is a Portfolio Necessary?

A portfolio provides some indication of your design ability and allows us to assess your creative potential.

What should a Portfolio contain?

Candidates must submit a complete portfolio of at least five (5) architecture-related works
showcasing their best work. The portfolio should include pencil and ink drawings, sketches of ongoing
work, AutoCAD drawings, hand-drafted architectural drawings, 3D models, and other examples of design work. All artwork should be coloured and completed.

English Language Requirements

IELTS or equivalent 6.0
MUET Band 4
SPM English B
UEC English B6
O-Level English (1119) Credit
��Ƶ Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
ESL / English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English