BSc (Hons) Architecture

At UCSI University, creativity, curiosity, and intellectual grounding are central to architectural education. Students develop both breadth and depth through courses infused with market-driven software, covering areas like building construction, technology, and architectural history. The programme also includes yearly visits to architectural sites across Asia, such as Bali, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Korea, Tokyo, and Beijing. Graduates are equipped with creative design and practical skills, along with a commitment to positively impacting people and their environments.

Academic Requirements

• Foundation in Arts/Science/Equivalent:

  • Minimum CGPA 2.0 with credit in Maths

  • Minimum credit in Maths in SPM or grade ‘C’ in O-Levels

• STPM (Arts/Science stream):

  • Minimum CGPA of 2.0 (or equivalent)

  • Minimum Grade ‘C’ for 2 subjects INCLUDING Maths

• UEC (Commerce/Science stream):

  • Minimum 5 Credits (‘B’ grade) INCLUDING Maths

• SAM/AUSMAT/WACE/SACE:

  • Minimum ATAR score of 60 AND minimum score of 60% in Mathematics

  • OR minimum overall average of 60% in 5 subjects AND minimum score of 60% in Mathematics

• CPU:

  • Minimum average of 65% in 6 subjects INCLUDING Maths

• International Baccalaureate:

  • Minimum 26/42 points from 6 subjects

  • Minimum score of 4/7 in Maths

• Local Matriculation:

  • Minimum CGPA 2.0 INCLUDING Maths

  • Minimum credit in Maths in SPM or grade 'C' in O-Level

• Diploma/Advance Diploma/Equivalent:

  • Minimum CGPA 2.0

  • Subject to School discretion and credit transfer after reviewing transcript, syllabus description, and portfolio (Max. 30% credit transfer)

• Other qualification deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by MQA:

  • Students will be considered on a case-by-case basis

AND

• General Requirement:

  • All applicants must pass Art Education/Engineering Drawing/related subjects at SPM/O-Level/equivalent

  • OR pass Portfolio Review in replacement of the art subject if applicable

• The general requirement applies to both local and foreign applicants.

• The Faculty reserves the right to request an interview if deemed necessary. This applies to both local and foreign applications.

English Language Requirements

For Local Students

• MUET: Band 3.5

• SPM English Language: Grade B+

• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C

• UEC English Language: Grade A2

In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For International Students

• Cambridge Linguaskill: 154

• IELTS: Band 5.0

• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 154

• TOEFL IBT: 40

• Pearson Test of English: 47

• MUET: Band 3.5

Year 1

• Architecture Design Studio 1
• Building Construction and Technology 1
• Architecture History 1
• Design Communication 1
• Professional Communication
• Architecture Design Studio 2
• Structure 1
• Building Construction and Technology 2
• Architecture History 2
• Design Communication 2

Year 2

• Architecture Design Studio 3
• Building Services 1
• Building Construction and Technology 3
• Architecture History 3
• Computer-aided Design 1
• Building Science 1
• Architecture Design Studio 4
• Building Construction and Technology 4
• Theories of Architecture & Design
• Computer-aided Design 2
• Building Science 2
• Structure 2
• Experiencing Architecture

Year 3

• Architecture Design Studio 5
• Building Services 2
• Professional Architecture Office Practice
• Architecture Inquiries
• Architecture Option*
• Integrated Architectural Design Project
• Working Drawing

+ 3-month Professional Architectural Internship

*Architectural Option 1 (Choose any ONE)

• Furniture Workshop
• Project Management
• Digital Architecture
• Architecture Site Planning
• Architecture Site Surveying & Coordination
• Behaviorology
• Cinematic Architecture
• Material & Fabrication

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)