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US6581001 - Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours

  • OVERVIEW

    The Architecture Programme in the School of Housing, Building & Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia is unique among courses offering LAM Part 1 accreditation. With a broad-based interdisciplinary approach exposed to the students, it aims to produce architecture graduates who are knowledgeable, skillful and responsive to the needs of the built environment and its inhabitants. In addition to training architecture students to be competent in designing process and related skills vital for a professional architect, it also provides opportunities for students to plan and design various projects that touch on contemporary issues such as sustainability, special technologies, conservation, socio-culture and other areas of special interests.

    School of Housing, Building & Planning
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    http://www.hbp.usm.my


    Duration : 3 Years / 6 Semesters
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Examination : Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM)Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others
      STPM:

      i. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Geography
      • History
      • Economics
      • Visual Arts
      • Business Studies
      • Accounting
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics M / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Passed the drawing test and excelled in the interview assessment.
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Passed Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry
      • Physics / Engineering Physics
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Computer Science / Programming / Computing
      • Accounting
      • Financial Accounting
      • Management Accounting
      • Business Management
      • Business and Technology
      • Economics
      • Basic Engineering / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

      OR

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in three (3) specialized subjects at the UiTM Law Foundation level.

      AND

      iii. Passed the drawing test and excelled in the interview assessment.
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:

      Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
      (Priority will be given to diploma graduates from Malaysian Polytechnics or institutions under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) and equivalent)

      OR

      A-Levels with a minimum score of 10 and obtained at least a Grade B in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Mathematics
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Further Mathematics
      • Economics
      • Law
      • Computing
      • Accounting
      • Business Studies
      • Art & Design

      OR

      International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtained at least a score of 4 in any two (2) subjects at Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) from the following:

      • Mathematics
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Design Technology
      • Environmental Systems & Societies
      • Visual Arts
      • Mathematical Studies
      • History
      • Geography
      • Information Technology in a Global Society

      OR

      AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate score of 68 and obtained at least a Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Mathematical Studies
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Specialist Mathematics
      • Information Technologies Studies
      • Economics
      • Computer Science

      OR

      Equivalent qualification recognized by Senate of the University.

      AND

      Passed the drawing test and excelled in the interview assessment.
    • STPMMatrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTMDiploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain
      STPM:

      i. Lulus Peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B (NGMP 3.00) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Geografi
      • Sejarah
      • Ekonomi
      • Seni Visual
      • Pengajian Perniagaan
      • Perakaunan
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics M / Mathematics T

      DAN

      iii. Lulus ujian lukisan dan cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.
      Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM:

      i. Lulus Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B (3.00) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry
      • Physics / Engineering Physics
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Computer Science / Programming / Computing
      • Accounting
      • Financial Accounting
      • Management Accounting
      • Pengurusan Perniagaan
      • Business and Technology
      • Ekonomi
      • Basic Engineering / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering


      ATAU


      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B (3.00) dalam tiga (3) mata pelajaran pengkhususan pada peringkat Asasi Undang-undang UiTM.

      DAN

      iii. Lulus ujian lukisan dan cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.
      Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain:

      Memiliki Diploma dalam bidang yang berkaitan dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00
      (Keutamaan kepada lepasan diploma daripada Politeknik Malaysia atau Institusi di bawah penyeliaan KPT dan setaraf)


      ATAU


      Lulus A-Level dengan memperolehi minimum skor 10 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Mathematics
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Further Mathematics
      • Economics
      • Law
      • Computing
      • Accounting
      • Business Studies
      • Art & Design


      ATAU


      Lulus International Baccalaureate (IB) dengan memperolehi minimum skor 28 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 4 dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran di peringkat High Level (HL) atau Standard Level (SL) berikut:

      • Mathematics
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Design Technology
      • Environmental Systems & Societies
      • Visual Arts
      • Mathematical Studies
      • History
      • Geography
      • Information Technology in a Global Society


      ATAU


      Lulus AUSMAT/SAM dengan memperolehi minimum agregat 68 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Mathematical Studies
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Specialist Mathematics
      • Information Technologies Studies
      • Economics
      • Computer Science

      ATAU


      Mempunyai kelulusan lain yang diiktiraf setaraf dengannya dan diperakukan oleh Senat Universiti.


      DAN

      Lulus ujian lukisan dan cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      700.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,250.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change
    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      12,000.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      12,550.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Architecture course exposes the students to the basic elements and principles used in designing works. The students will also be guided to understand the critical processes of the formation of an idea, concept, design, material selection, choice of construction methods, and the application of technology to the design.

    • Architecture course emphasizes on basic elements and principles used in building and environmental designs incorporating expression of architectural concept based on design and planning principles, physical structures, energy efficient technologies and services, internal and external circulations, and ecological and sustainable design.

    • Architecture course will guide the students to acquire a sound understanding of the processes, elements and principles involved in the rural and urban design context. Students will handle projects involving a comprehensive planning and design of a building which focuses on the integration of structure, building services, technology, materials and construction in an urban and rural areas.

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Assistant Architect
    • Interior designer
    • Academician
    • Graphic artist
    • 3D modeler
    • BIM manager
    • Project manager
    • Green building consultant
    • Property developer

     

    Related Industries

    • Building Technology
    • Interior design
    • Urban design
    • Industrial design
    • Architectural Technologist
    • Town Planner

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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