Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Program Overview
Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Architecture Programme
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture programme at UTM is designed to produce individuals who can fulfill the role of architects in creating a better built environment. This professional degree 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.
Programme Philosophy
The programme is committed to academic and professional competency as prerequisites to advance in the architectural world. It provides a holistic approach for students to excel in architecture through creative knowledge, technology, and conviction towards the development of a caring and sustainable built environment.
Aim
The aim of the programme is to train and produce qualified professional architects (LAM Part I) with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture. The programme provides essential knowledge and skills in the core areas of design, communication, technology, environment, culture, and practice, while committed to developing students' creative, innovative, and versatile qualities with the essential generic skills and ethics required.
Entry Requirements
- Matriculation holders
- STPM holders
- STAM holders
- Diploma holders
- Undergraduate Admission for International Students
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture programme is recognised by the Board of Malaysian Architects (LAM), Association of Malaysian Architect (PAM), and Public Service Department (JPA). The UTM architecture programme is the first in the country acknowledged by PAM and LAM. The 3-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture is accredited for LAM/PAM Part I, and the following 2-year Master of Architecture is accredited for Part II.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this programme are competent to work in both public and private sectors as:
- Architectural officer
- Assistant architect
- Building designer
- Project architect
- Project supervisor
- Design consultant
- Other architectural design-based interests
Mode and Duration of Study
- Mode of Study: Full-time
- Minimum Duration: 3 years
- Maximum Duration: 5 years
Classification of Courses
Courses offered under this programme are based on the classification scheme:
- Programme Core
- A. Design + Communication
- B. Technology & Environment
- C. Cultural Context
- D. Management Practice & Law
- Elective Courses
- EA, EB, EC, ED. Elective Courses
- University Courses
- F. University Courses
Award Requirements
To be eligible to graduate from this programme, students must complete a total of 120 credit hours or more, accumulated from courses that are set according to the classification scheme, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0.
Programme Implementation
The programme is delivered using a variety of approaches:
Project-Based Learning in Design Studio
For the core Design courses, design learning takes place in a studio-based environment, where students learn through design projects in designated workspaces in studios. Students of each year are divided into smaller groups of not more than 15, ensuring each student's uniqueness and individual creativity are catered for.
Subject & Theory Learning
Complementary to the studio project-based learning is the theory input, which includes categories such as Culture, Technology and Environment, Management, Practice, and Law.
Practice Learning Environment
Design Studio learning is carried out similar to an office environment, with the Studio Master acting as the office principal and students as the staff. Occasionally, professional architects and expert inputs are brought in to provide a balancing edge between working and academic environments.
Research Base-Learning
Various research-based subjects promote inquisitive and systematic thinking skills, contributing to the body of local as well as world knowledge.
Laboratory Testing & Simulation and Hands-on Workshop
The programme encourages students to learn through Building Science and Computer Graphics testing and simulation, as well as hands-on approaches in building workshops.
Seminars, Workshops, and Exhibition
The programme becomes a venue for various intellectual platforms to allow the dispersal and sharing of knowledge through seminars, workshops, and exhibitions at school, national, and international levels.
National & International Competition
The programme promotes student/staff participation in both national and international competitions to measure its standing as a leading architecture school.
Field Study
The programme ensures architectural learning through firsthand experience of real places, with workbase trips organized each semester to visit buildings, places, sites, and architects' offices.
Global Outreach, Student Exchange & Internationalisation
The University promotes global outreach, student exchange, and other internationalisation activities through subsidized schemes, allowing participating students to experience working with international partners and expanding their horizons. The enrolment of international students in the programme also enriches the learning experience within a multi-cultural environment.