Overview of Diploma in Architecture in Lincoln University College Malaysia
Diploma in Architecture program in Lincoln University College provides a balanced combination of creativity, humanities along with sciences by conceptualizing the design of individual buildings, urban configurations and landscapes. This course will equip students with fundamental skills and concepts involved in architecture, including drafting, planning and design of existing and emerging economic, technical and social needs.The innovative design program is balanced with the history & theories of architecture, graphics communication, architectural digital media, urban planning& design, as well as construction,structural design and environmental design. Our new Department of Architecture is a unique community, rich in diversity that allows students to explore creative design approaches, with an international faculty prominent across the field and supportive to push the boundaries of the field to extend their own abilities in exciting new directions.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
| Sl.No. |
MQA Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credits |
| 1 |
DOA 1113 |
Basic Design |
3 |
| 2 |
DOA 1133 |
Introduction to the Built Environment |
3 |
| 3 |
DOA 1122 |
Graphics Communication |
2 |
| 4 |
BEL 1003 |
English |
3 |
| 5 |
DOA 1143 |
Architectural Drawing-1 |
3 |
| 6 |
DOA 1153 |
Design Fundamentals |
3 |
| 7 |
MPU 2113 / MPU 2153 |
Malaysian Studies / Malay Language Communication 2 |
3 |
| 8 |
DOA 1223 |
Architectural Drawing-2 |
3 |
| 9 |
DOA 1243 |
Building Material & Construction 1 |
3 |
| 10 |
DOA 1253 |
Architectural Graphics |
3 |
| 11 |
DOA 1233 |
Architectural Digital Media |
3 |
| 12 |
MPU 2322 |
Constitution & Community |
2 |
| 13 |
DOA 1323 |
Structural Design |
3 |
| 14 |
MPU 2222 |
Creative Problem Solving |
2 |
| 15 |
DOA 1313 |
Building Material & Construction 2 |
3 |
| 16 |
DOA 2414 |
Architectural Design-1 |
4 |
| 17 |
DOA 2423 |
Landscape |
3 |
| 18 |
DOA 2433 |
Architecture Computing |
3 |
| 19 |
DOA 2443 |
Introduction to Building Information Modelling [BIM] |
3 |
| 20 |
DOA 2453 |
Building Services 1 |
3 |
| 21 |
DOA 2463 |
Introduction to Structure |
3 |
| 22 |
DOA 2513 |
Environmental Studies |
3 |
| 23 |
DOA 2522 |
Research Methodology |
2 |
| 24 |
DOA 2533 |
Construction Law |
3 |
| 25 |
DOA 2543 |
Building Services 2 |
3 |
| 26 |
DOA 2553 |
Site management |
3 |
| 27 |
DOA 2563 |
History and Theories of Architecture |
3 |
| 28 |
MPU 3442 |
Co-Curriculum |
2 |
| 29 |
DOA 2625 |
Architectural Design-2 |
5 |
| 30 |
DOA 3716 |
Industrial Training |
6 |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Passed the Certificate of Education (SPM) or equivalent with at least three credits in three (3) subjects including Mathematics and one Science / Technical / Vocational subject and graduated from English; or
- Passing O-Level with at least Grade C in three (3) subjects including Mathematics and a pass in English; or
- Pass Certificate (Level 3 MOH) in a related field or equivalent recognized state with a CGPA of at least 2.00; or
- Pass the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Level 3 and pass SPM with at - least credit in one (1) subject and pursued his studies in the same midwife; or
- Other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.
- And
- Passing the subjects of Art Education or Engineering Drawings in the SPM or equivalent; or
- Passing Test Portfolio for students who fail or do not take the subjects of Art Education or Engineering Drawings in the SPM or equivalent.
For international students, the scores of Bahasa Inggeris Test as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International 550 Bahasa Inggeris Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or equivalent. If students do not meet these criteria. PPT must offer English proficiency courses to ensure students' proficiency adequate to meet the needs of the program. This is usually done through the evaluation process.
CAREER PROPSCETS
Architecture graduates will find careers in infrastructure development and maintenance, engineering organizations, research technology institutes, as well as technical careers in industries, universities and corporate jobs. The course also provides the students with the chance to pursue post graduate studies in specialized subjects of architecture. The graduates can obtain higher degree qualifications by MBA, courses on policy development. Career opportunities of diploma architecture engineers includes,
- Architect
- Architectural technologist
- Interior and spatial designer
- Building surveyor
- Commercial/residential surveyor
- Historic buildings inspector/conservation officer
- Landscape architect
- Planning and development surveyor
- Structural engineer
- Town planner
