Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture

Course Details

• Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Intake Date: 17 July 2025, 29 September 2025, 25 November 2025
• Awarding Body: APU, Malaysia

Why choose APU?

• Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
• 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
• 100% Employability Rate
• Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
• More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni

Dual Degree

• APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
• Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme.
• Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Programme Outline

• The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture aims to offer students an outstanding education of comprehensive knowledge of discipline areas; deep understanding of individual components, concepts, and theories; skills in applying methods within a discipline; and the competencies required to apply knowledge in studies and in practice.
• The programme is design-oriented and will help students develop the design and complementary skills expected in an innovative architecture programme.
• The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture is a multidisciplinary programme that aims to train students to be specialised in architectural knowledge and to possess a diverse set of transferable skills in visual and spatial literacy; ethics and practice; critical and cultural thinking; climate literacy and regenerative design; design for all, and progressive professionalism; for the development of sustainable designs towards ensuring a healthy environment for future generations.
• The programme aims to provide exemption from LAM Part I Examination and is the Basic First Stage pre-professional architectural qualification. As well as meeting the professional criteria, the programme develops transferable skills that support careers in other related fields and disciplines.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirements
  • Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree
    • STPM: Minimum Grade C in 2 subjects and a Credit pass in SPM/O-Level Mathematics or equivalent
    • A-Level: Minimum Grade D in 2 subjects, excluding General Paper and a Credit pass in SPM/‘O’ Levels Mathematics
    • UEC: Pass with Minimum 5Bs, including Credit in Mathematics
    • Foundation: Pass with minimum CGPA 2.00
    • Diploma: Pass with CGPA 2.00
  • Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree
    • Architecture Related Diplomas: A Diploma in Architecture related areas with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer is subject to approval by the APU Academic Board.
• English Requirements
  • International Students: IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL IBT: 40, Pearson (PTE): 47, MUET: Band 3.5

Programme Outline

• Degree Level 1
  • Architectural Design Studio 1: Exploring and Experiencing Architecture
  • Architectural Design Studio 2: Creating and Writing Architecture
  • Architectural Representation
  • Architectural History and Theory
  • Construction Technology
• Degree Level 2
  • Architectural Design Studio 3: Exploring and Practicing Ethical Design
  • Architectural Design Studio 4: Exploring and Applying Climate Literacy
  • Integrated Technology
  • Energy and Building
• Degree Level 3
  • Architectural Design Studio 5: Design Enquiry and Proposition
  • Architectural Design Studio 6: Design Synthesis and Resolution
  • Professional Practice
• MQA Compulsory Subjects
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
  • Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Workplace Professional Skills
  • Integrity and Anti-corruption
  • Co-Curriculum

Career Path

• Architectural Assistant
• Design Consultant
• Building Technologist
• Urban Designer
• Interior Designer
• Project Coordinator
• Building Information Modeler (BIM)
• Sustainability Consultant
• Project Manager

Fees & Certification

• Malaysian: RM32,900 (Year 1), RM34,000 (Year 2), RM35,300 (Year 3), RM102,200 (Total)
• International: RM33,600 (Year 1), RM34,800 (Year 2), RM36,200 (Year 3), RM104,600 (Total)
• MQA Cert: Programme code: (N/0731/6/0009)(07/29)(MQA/PA17386)