DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE

Main areas of employment are with building contractors while opportunities exist in property development, mine-filled property development, academic and government departments. Specific professions include being an architectural & structural draughtsman, technical assistant, site supervisor, assistant architect

1. SPM / SPMV / O-Level / Equivalent: Pass with minimum 3 credits / Grade C in any subjects including Mathematics; or
2. UEC: Pass with minimum Grade B in any 3 subjects including Mathematics; or 
3. SKM: Pass Level 3 in relevant field with 1 credit in any subject and pass in Mathematics in SPM or Pass SPM with 1 credit in any subject and pass Intensive Mathematics course (for students who failed Mathematics in SPM); or
4. Community College Certificate: Pass with Level 3 MQF in relevant field with minimum Grade C and pass Mathematics in SPM; or
5. STPM / A-Level: Pass with minimum Grade-C in any 1 subject with credit in Mathematics in SPM/equivalent; or
6. STAM: Pass with Maqbul Grade with credit in Mathematics in SPM; or
7. Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government

        

and 




• Pass in Art Education / Engineering Drawing in SPM/equivalent; or
• Pass Portfolio test set by the Senate for those who have not taken or failed Visual Art Education/Engineering Drawing in SPM/equivalent
        and 



        International students must pass
• IELTS minimum Band 4; or
• TOEFL with a score of 397 - 410; or
• MUET Band 2

• Introduction to Built Environment
  
• Architectural Design Communication 1
• Introduction to Construction Technology
• Materials in Construction
• Building Construction 1
• Architectural Design Communication 2
• Working Drawing
• Principles of Architectural Design
• Building Services 1

• Architectural Design Theory
  
• Introduction to Computer Aided Design
• Architectural Project 1 (Residential Building)
• Structure
• Building Services 2
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Architectural Project 2 (Public Building)
• History of Eastern Architecture
• Building Construction 2

• History of Western Architecture
• Environmental Science
• Architectural Project 3 (Medium Rise or Span Building)
• Health, Safety & Welfare
• Building Construction 3
• Architectural Project 4 (Thesis)
• Practical Training

To produce Architectural Technicians who are:

PEO 1	Capable to apply adequate knowledge in design and technical and able to utilize it in architectural practices.
PEO 2	Effective with ability in practical skills and able to work independently or as teamwork as well as an effective problem solver in resolving issues.
PEO 3	Able to demonstrate with entrepreneurial skills and ability to support the managerial duties in architectural practices and as well possess lifelong learning attributes

Programme Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this program, students will be able to:

PLO 1	Possess knowledge and understanding of basic skills in architecture design and technical drawings as well in building construction and technology.
PLO 2	Apply both manual and digital drawing skills and other media in the preparation of architectural design drawings presentation, technical drawings and models that needed for project completion.
PLO 3	Demonstrate social skills and responsibility in order to function in a team related to group work and ability to work independently in their work
PLO 4	Practice professional ethical values, integrity and professionalism in performing tasks related to their work in line with principles and practices pertaining to project management.
PLO 5	Communicate effectively both in written, spoken and graphical form in course of executing projects.
PLO 6	Demonstrate analytical skills and critical thinking capability required on interdisciplinary project groups for effective problem solving and decision making.
PLO 7	Recognize the need for learning and personal management on record achievements and future career development and as well to engage in life-long learning.
PLO 8	Recognize the need for learning and personal management on record achievements and future career development and as well to engage in life-long learning