Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies

About this course

The Bachelor of Science (Architectural Studies) is the first part of the architect’s training. The three years in this programme precede the final two years available in the Bachelor of Architecture. Professionally, architectural training requires a minimum of seven years and consists of three parts. The first two parts, comprising 5 years of study, is completed in academic institutions. It consists of a three-year Bachelor of Science degree (for Part I) followed by a two-year study that confers a Bachelor of Architecture degree which is professionally-recognized as Part II.

Between the two parts, the University requires students to undertake a period of practical training, ranging from 6 months to one year. The two parts at the end of the third and fifth year of study, though conferring two different Bachelor's degrees, can be one continuous process. The curriculum is designed as one, which means that many of the things taught in the fourth year through the Bachelor of Architecture are developed and leveled up versions of those in the third year. The third part is a two-year period of practical training or working experience that enables a candidate to sit in the professional Part III examination.

Entry Requirements

1. A pass in STPM/A-Level or its equivalent, with a minimum Grade C in any two subjects AND A pass in SPM/O-Level or its equivalent, with at least passes in Mathematics, English and any ONE subject related to science/technical/vocational OR

2. A recognized Diploma in Building Surveying or recognized equivalent qualifications, with minimum CGPA of 2.5; 18 (Candidates with CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 must have at least one year of relevant working experience) OR

3. A recognized Diploma in Built Environment or recognized equivalent qualifications, with minimum CGPA of 2.5; (Candidates with CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 must have at least one year of relevant working experience. HEPs are to determine the initial commencement level of study) OR

4. A pass in recognized Matriculation/Foundation or recognized equivalent qualifications, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0. AND 5. English Proficiency Requirement for International student IELTS 5.0 OR TOEFL iBT 34 OR TOEFL PBT 410-413 OR CAE160 (Cambridge Advanced English) OR CPE 180(Cambridge Proficiency English) OR CFE 154-161(Cambridge First English) OR PTE 36(Pearson Test of English Academic) OR MUET Band 3

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