University of Malaya (UM)

Overview of Bachelor of Science (Architectural Studies) in University of Malaya (UM) Malaysia

The Bachelor of Science in Architecture programme provides a solid academic foundation for those who wish to become architects. In this 3-year intensive course, Design is taught as the core subject into which knowledge on other subjects are integrated, enriched by elective subjects and industrial attachment. The BSc. Architecture course is also programmed as a stand alone undergraduate course that is sufficient for students who do not wish to continue on to the Master of Architecture  programme, but to venture into related fields.

CAREER PROSPECTS

•  Designer
•  Architectural assistants in architectural firms
•  Building contractor or developers
•  School teacher
•  Lecturer at polytechnics
•  Technical colleges
•  Technical administrator

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Passed STPM with minimum CGPA of 3.00; or
• Passed Matriculation/Foundation with minimum CGPA of 3.00; or
• Diploma holder from Public University / Polytechnic of Higher Education Department in Real Estate or related to Built Environment / Geomatic / Accounting & Business Study and recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate with minimum CGPA of 3.00; or
• Having an accredited GCE A-Level qualification with minimum of Grade B at A-Level in the following subjects:

• Mathematics/ Physics/ Accounting/ Economics; and
• One another subject

• MUET with minimum of Band 2