Diploma in Architectural Studies

Key Modules

• 1Technical Mathematics
• 2Building Construction & Science
• 3Intro to Design principles
• 4Architecture Drawing I
• 5Introduction to Structure
• 6English Communication
• 7Architecture Design Studio I
• 8Architecture Drawing II
• 9Building Construction & Materials
• 10Architecture History I
• 11Architectural Digital Media I
• 12Introduction to Writing & Research
• 13Architectural Digital Media II
• 14Furniture Workshop
• 15Community Architecture
• 16Architecture Design Studio II
• 17Architecture Drawing III
• 18Building Construction I
• 19Architecture History II
• 20Services
• 21Architecture design Studio III
• 22Building Construction II
• 23Professional Practice
• 24Structure
• 25Working Drawing
• 26**6 months
• 276-month Industry Experience
• 28Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 29(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
• 30Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
• 31(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)

Entry Requirements

• SPMV/SPM/‘O’ Levels
• (Arts/Science stream)
• Pass SPM with minimum 3 Credits (grade ‘C’ for O-level) inclusive of
• Pass SKM/SKK level 3 in related field
• *Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass
• Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass ‘program pengukuhan matematik’
• Community College
• 1. Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the related field
• 2. Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) with CGPA 2.0 in the related field
• STPM (Arts/Science)
• Pass with minimum ‘C’ grade (CGPA 2.0) for 1 subject
• in SPM or equivalent
• Pass with (Magbul grade)
• (Commerce/Science stream)
• Pass with minimum grade ‘B’ for 3 credits inclusive of
• Minimum Grade ‘D’ for 1 subject
• Minimum average of 50% in 5 subjects inclusive of
• Minimum average of 50% in 6 subjects inclusive of
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• Minimum average of 50% inclusive of 50% for
• *Art Requirement:
• All applicants must pass Art Education/ Engineering Drawing/ related subject at SPM/O-Level / equivalent
• Pass Portfolio Review in replacement of art subject if applicable.
• The general rule applies to both local and foreign applicants.
• Upon successfully completing the Diploma programme, students will gain:
• Direct entry into Year 2 (semester 3) of
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture, UCSI University
• Academic Requirements
• English Language Requirements
• For Local Students
• UEC English Language
• 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
• Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill
• B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)
• For International Students
• Cambridge Linguaskill
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
• Pearson Test of English
• Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
• International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and / or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

Career Prospects

• Dip. Architectural Studies
• Technical Assistant
• Draughtsperson
• Marketing Promoter
• Facility Manager
• Visualiser
• Model Maker
• Supervisor
• Professional Recognition
• Malaysian Qualifications Agency