Overview of Bachelor of Science in Architecture in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Architecture is the art and science of building. It’s activities encompass the design, development and planning of the built environment as well as managing the construction process. Architects play the key role in creating buildings and habitats that serve as integrated solutions to issues and contexts as diverse as design, research, practice, construction, socio-culture, human behaviour, history, and the environment. An architect’s design could extend from working places and simple individual living, to communal and urban living of the society. Such role demands highly professional and ethical individuals in creating better built environment. The Bachelor of Science in Architecture programme at UTM is designed to produce individuals that can fulfil this role.
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture Programme is a professional degree that is equivalent to the professional qualification of the Board of Architects Malaysia Part I, which is the first part of a two tier architecture programme. The programme emphasise on architectural design skill based studio projects and the complementary courses. Competent skills and knowledge addressed with the programme, contribute to the development of architecture within the National framework, for sustainable development.
Programme Educational Objectives
| PEO1 |
To produce graduates who are knowledgeable and competent in line with the professional qualification of Board of Architect Malaysia Part I. |
| PEO2 |
To produce graduates who are able to solve design problems based sound facts and idea. |
| PEO3 |
To produce graduates who are professionally ethical, aware and responsive to the values of humanity and sustainability. |
| PEO4 |
To produce graduates who are competitive, effectively communicative and contributive to working teams. |
Programme Learning Outcomes
| O1 |
KNOWLEDGE : Discuss, articulate and apply knowledge in relation to culture, environment, technology and practice in architecture and the related field. |
| PO2 |
SKILLS : Apply techniques, skills and theories of design, communication, technology, environment, culture and practice into architectural design work. |
| PO3 |
PROBLEM SOLVING, CRITICAL THINKING : Identify, analyze and evaluate and solve issue or design problem, issues, or tasks by integrating knowledge in design, to conclude and produce alternative solution. |
| PO4 |
COMMUNICATION : Convey ideas, express rationale, and provide solutions clearly in verbal and graphic in an appropriate form for a given audience. |
| PO5 |
TEAM WORKING : Interact, collaborate and negotiate responsibly within team of colleagues and/or community. |
| PO6 |
LIFE LONG LEARNING : Acquire resource, select, retrieve, evaluate, and manage information from various sources; appreciate new ideas and be capable of independently learn new skill/knowledge/new concept in architecture. |
| PO7 |
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS : Demonstrate ethical values in executing tasks and projects to protect the environment and society acting as steward of the Earth. |
| PO8 |
LEADERSHIP : Demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, motivate and coordinate a team towards knowledge acquisition, architectural production or goal achievement. |
| PO9 |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP : Acquire entrepreneurship knowledge and skills in architectural and related creative endeavors and enterprises. |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MALAYSIAN STUDENTS
A Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level
?A pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subjects in the STPM
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
A Malaysian Higher Religious Certificate (STAM) holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level
?A pass in STAM Qualification for at least Jayyid level
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
A Matric and Asasi holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level
?A pass in Malaysian Matriculation Certificate / Foundation with minimum CGPA of 2.00
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
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A – LEVEL / IB / AUSMAT Holders
A A-Level / IB / Ausmat holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level / Equivalent
?Hold A – Level / International Baccalaureate / Australian Matriculation (Ausmat) Certificate
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)/ Band 5.5 in IELTS/ Score of 500 in TOEFL PBT/ Score of 59 in TOEFL IBT
DIPLOMA Holders
A Diploma holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level
?Hold Diploma / Equivalent recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate or a pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subject in the STPM
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
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DIPLOMA VOKASIONAL Holders
A Diploma Vokasional holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?Hold Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) equivalent to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least Academic PNGK 2.00, at least PNGK 2.67 and competent vokasional modules and credit in Bahasa Melayu SVM kod 1104
?Hold Diploma Vokasional recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
? A Senior High School Certificate/Senior Secondary School/other equivalent pre-university qualifications from government schools (with a period of at least 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary) ;
OR General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘A’ Level , Diploma in related field or other equivalent pre-university examinations
OR Other certificates recognized by the Senate of the University as equivalent to the above;
AND Specific requirements based on programme ;
AND
- English language requirement
1. A minimum score of 500 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (or TOEFL (IBT) > 59) or;
2. An overall band score of 5.5 in IELTS (Academic) or;
3. An overall band score of 5.5 in TEEP (UTMSPACE) or;
4. An overall band score of 3 in MUET (STPM holder) or;
5. Completion of ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) Level 107 or higher
