BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE WITH HONOURS

1.1 Overview

The Department of Architecture has offered the Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours programme, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM, since May 2000. It is a professional degree programme equivalent to the professional qualification of the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM) Part I. The programme takes 3 ½   years (7 semesters) or 125 credit hours to graduate and is offered as a full-time programme.

This programme provides an integrated curriculum to produce semi-professional human resources in architecture to support the development of the nation’s construction industry. Studio teaching is a key component of the curriculum. Students can integrate various skills and knowledge from other courses into their architectural designs through studio-based learning.

1.2 Programme Recognition

This professional program is accredited by the Majlis Akreditasi dan Pendidikan Senibina (MAPS) Malaysia, also known as the Council of Architectural Accreditation and Education Malaysia (CAAEM) under the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM Part I). The program is also listed in the Malaysian Qualification Register (MQR) of the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).

1.3 Career Prospects

Graduates of this program get career opportunities as assistant architects in government agencies (e.g.local authorities), private architectural consulting firms, construction companies and real estate developers. Many graduates continue their studies to the Master of Architecture programme (see Section 6) to qualify themselves as Graduate Architects (LAM Part 2) or other related postgraduate programmes. Graduates also have the opportunities to venture into interior design, writing, graphic design, and model-making, to name a few.

1.4 Programme Educational Objectives

To produce assistant architects who are:

• highly knowledgeable in theoretical and practical aspects and competitive to support the architecture field of the nation
• creative, critical thinking and innovative in designing sustainable buildings;
• ethical, integrity and professional in handling architectural projects and able to work in a team; and
• skilled and knowledgeable to continue studies to the Master of Architecture level (LAM Part 2).

1.5 Special Programme Admission Requirements

Besides meeting the University General Admission Requirements, candidates must meet the following Special Programme Admission Requirements:

 
STPM Candidates

Obtained at least Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) at STPM level in one (1) subject not including General Studies subject; AND

Obtained at least Band 2.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination starting Session 1 year 2021 or Band 2 for examination until the year 2020; AND

Passed the interview conducted by the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM.

* Priority is given to candidates who took Visual Arts subject at the STPM level.

Matriculation / Foundation Candidates

Obtained at least Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) at Matriculation / Foundation level in one (1) subject; AND

Obtained at least Band 2.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination starting Session 1 year 2021 or Band 2 for examination until the year 2020; AND

Passed the interview conducted by the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM.

* Priority is given to candidates who passed Pendidikan Seni Visual or Reka Cipta at the SPM level.

Diploma/Equivalent Candidates

Have a Diploma in Architecture or other related fields from University, Polytechnic or public institution recognised by the UPM Senate; OR

Have one (1) Diploma from any of the following institutions approved by the UPM Senate:

• Diploma in Architecture from Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA (KKTM);
• Diploma in Architecture from Kolej Universiti Geomatika.

AND

Obtained at least Band 2.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination starting Session 1 year 2021 or Band 2 for examination until the year 2020; AND

Passed the interview conducted by the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM.

* Priority is given to candidates who passed Pendidikan Seni Visual or Reka Cipta at the SPM level.

 
1.6 Study Scheme

Total Credits to Graduate: 125 credit hours
Study Duration: 7 semesters (3 ½ years)

Year 1, Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2

 Year 2, Semester 1

Year 2, Semester 2

 Year 3, Semester 1

Year 3, Semester 2

 Year 4, Semester 1

1.7 Fee Structure

Average cost per student per year: RM 25,207
Annual tuition fees: Approx. RM 4,400
Government subsidy to student per year: Approx. RM 20,700  

1.8 Contact Us

Pn. Ida Suriana bt Ismail
Head of Department
Department of Architecture
Faculty of Design and Architecture
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: +603-9769 4070
Email: ida@upm.edu.my

Dr Annisa Ummihusna Abdul Ghani
BArch Programme Coordinator
Tel: +603-9769 4070
Email: annisa@upm.edu.my

Updated:: 18/04/2025 [hasmahmi]