Overview of Diploma in Architectural Technology in City University Malaysia
The Architectural Technology programme is designed to prepare learners for a career that supports the building design and construction industry with the necessary technological knowledge that range from design, building services, building construction and materials, as well as skills in using CAD and other relevant 3D softwares in producing drawings and documents.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Malaysian Studies 2 / Malay Communications 1
Academic English I
Computer Software Application
Studio Design 1
Basic Design Principles
Graphic and Technical Drawing
Basic Entrepreneurship
Academic English II
Studio Design 2
Building Construction and Material 1
Building Services 1
Theory and History of Architecture 1
Professional Communication / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Ergonomics and Human Factors
Survey Measurement
Co-Curriculum
Studio Design 3
Building Construction and Material 2
Building Services 2
Computer Aided Design (CAD) 1
Theory and History of Architecture 2
Academic English III
Studio Design 4
Computer Aided Design (CAD) 2
Building By Law
Structure
Environmental Science
Working Drawing and Documentation
Studio Design 5
Topical Studies
Principles of Architectural Practice
Project Management
Industrial Training
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV) / O-Levels with at least one credit in three (3) subjects including Mathematics; OR
Passed STPM or equivalent with at least one (1) principal in a subject and credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent; OR
Passed STAM (Jayyid rank) in one (1) subject and credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent; OR
Passed Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in relevant fields of Higher Education recognised by the Government of Malaysia with a CGPA of at least 2.0; OR
Passed Level 3 Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) in recognised or equivalent related fields AND:
Passed SPM with at least one (1) credit; AND
Continuing studies at the Diploma level in the same field; AND
Where necessary, the Academic Education Provider (AEP) should provide a bridging program as a consolidation program for students shifting from the skills sector to the academic sector.
Passed the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least grade B in three (3) subjects including Mathematics; OR
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government. AND
Passed the Arts / Engineering Drawing subject at SPM or equivalent; OR
Passed portfolio tests for those who failed or did not take Art Education subjects.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Technical Architect Assistant / draughtsperson, Technical or Construction Supervisor at Construction Site, Site Inspector, Administration & Diplomatic Officer (Government Sector), Freelance Designer, 3D Visualizer, Marketing Executive for Building Materials and Products and other relevant fields, BIM Supervisor.A
