
UCSI University
Based on the principles of boldness, perseverance, integrity, and excellence, UCSI University is a leading higher education institution with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, and Sarawak, Malaysia. Our college is equipped with the most advanced facilities to meet the needs of students, offering a wide range of academic courses, from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, and architecture to music, multimedia, education, liberal arts, and hospitality.
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Course Overview
The Diploma in Architectural Studies at UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur equips students with essential skills in architectural design, building construction, and digital media, preparing graduates for roles such as technical assistant, draughtsperson, and facility manager.
Program Structure
- Year 1: Technical Mathematics, Building Construction & Science, Introduction 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-month Industry Experience
Entry Requirements
- SPMV/SPM/‘O’ Levels: Pass with minimum 3 Credits, including Mathematics
- SKM/SKK Level 3: Pass in related field, plus SPM with minimum 1 Credit and pass in Mathematics
- Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF): Pass in related field, plus SPM with minimum 1 Credit and pass in Mathematics
- STPM: Pass with minimum 'C' grade (CGPA 2.0) in 1 subject and Credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent
- STAM: Pass with 'Magbul' grade and Credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent
- UEC: Pass with minimum grade 'B' in 3 subjects, including Mathematics
- A-Level: Minimum Grade 'D' in 1 subject and Credit in Mathematics at 'O'-Level
- SAM: Minimum average of 50% in 5 subjects, including Mathematics
- CPU: Minimum average of 50% in 6 subjects, including Mathematics
- Other qualifications: Equivalent to SPM/'O'-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency, with minimum average of 50%, including 50% in Mathematics
- Art Requirement: Pass in Art Education/Engineering Drawing/related subject at SPM/'O'-Level/equivalent, or pass Portfolio Review if applicable
Career Opportunities
- Technical Assistant
- Draughtsperson
- Marketing Promoter
- Facility Manager
- Visualizer
- Model Maker
- Supervisor
Highlights
- Duration: 2.5 years (7 semesters, including 6-month Industry Internship)
- Location: Kuala Lumpur
- Mode: Full-time
- Intakes: January, May, October
- Accreditation: Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
- Graduate Employability: 100% score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022
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