Diploma in Architectural Studies

UCSI’s Diploma in Architectural Studies is a design-cum-technological programme that uses a project-based learning approach to develop investigative design innovators with knowledge of the latest building technologies. From building design foundations in the first year to enhancing analytical and conceptual thinking by the third year, students engage in real-life community-based research projects and complete a six-month apprenticeship with architectural firms. Graduates will emerge with a solid portfolio and a strong foundation in architectural design.

Any of these:

• SPMV/SPM/‘O’ Levels (Arts/Science stream): Pass SPM with minimum 3 Credits (grade ‘C’ for O-level) inclusive of Maths
• SKM/SKK: Pass SKM/SKK Level 3 in related field AND
  • *Pass SPM with minimum 1 credit and pass Maths or
  • Pass SPM with minimum 1 credit and pass ‘Program Pengukuhan Matematik’
• Community College (Level 3, MQF):
  • Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the related field AND
  • *Pass SPM with minimum 1 credit and pass Maths OR
  • Pass SPM with minimum 1 credit and pass ‘Program Pengukuhan Matematik’ OR
  • Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) with CGPA 2.0 in the related field AND
  • *Pass SPM with minimum 1 credit and pass Maths
• STPM (Arts/Science): Pass with minimum ‘C’ grade (CGPA 2.0) for 1 subject AND credit in Maths in SPM or equivalent
• STAM: Pass with (Magbul grade) AND credit in Maths in SPM or equivalent
• UEC (Commerce/Science stream): Pass with minimum grade ‘B’ for 3 credits inclusive of Maths
• A-Level: Minimum Grade ‘D’ for 1 subject AND credit in Maths in ‘O’-Level
• SAM: Minimum average of 50% in 5 subjects inclusive of Maths
• CPU: Minimum average of 50% in 6 subjects inclusive of Maths
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum average of 50% inclusive of 50% for Maths

Art Requirement

• All applicants must pass Art Education, Engineering Drawing, or a related subject at SPM/O-Level or equivalent
  OR

• Pass Portfolio Review in replacement of the art subject if applicable.

English Language Requirements

For Local Students:

• MUET: Band 3
• SPM English: Grade B+
• UEC English Language: Grade A2
• TOEFL IBT: 30-31
• IELTS: Band 4.0
• 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C
• Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill: 140
• Pearson Test: 36
• CEFR: B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)

For International Students:

• Cambridge Linguaskill: 140
• IELTS: Band 4.0
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 140
• TOEFL IBT: 31
• Pearson Test of English: 36
• MUET: Band 3
• CEFR: B1 (High B1)
• 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C

Year 1

• Technical Mathematics
• Building Construction & Science
• Intro to Design principles
• Architecture Drawing I
• Introduction to Structure
• English Communication
• Architecture Design Studio I
• Architecture Drawing II
• Building Construction & Materials
• Architecture History I
• Architectural Digital Media I 
• Introduction to Writing & Research
• Architectural Digital Media II

Year 2

• Furniture Workshop
• Community Architecture 
• Architecture Design Studio II
• Architecture Drawing III
• Building Construction I
• Architecture History II
• Services
• Architecture design Studio III
• Building Construction II
• Professional Practice 
• Structure
• Working Drawing

Year 3 (**6 months)

• 6-month Industry Experience

General Courses (MPU) 

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)

For foreign students:

1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)