Faculty of Architecture & Built Environment
Faculty of Architecture & Built Environment
- PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION: Our programmes are accredited by the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM)
- INDUSTRIAL INPUT: Our faculty academicians are from a wide mix of research interests whereby 50% of them are professional architects with strong links to the architectural industry
- EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS: We provide input from industry professionals and academicians from other educational institutions to maintain the standard of design works and to be on par with national as well as international standards
- COLLABORATIVE STUDIOS: Strong peer learning and tutoring is actively promoted as part of the collaborative studio concept across the programmes
- INTERNATIONALISATION: We give you specialised international modules for a global career in architecture, design, planning, building management and much more
Gold Programme
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architectural Design)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architectural Design)
The Architectural Design programme, which is equivalent to Board of Architects (LAM) Part I, is designed to prepare learners for a professional career that supports the building design and construction industry with the necessary technological knowledge on design, building services, building construction & materials, firefighting and safety, sustainability, and advanced skills in CAD and other relevant 3D softwares in producing ideas and design, drawings and documents.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Assistant Architect, Technical or Construction Supervisor at Construction Site, Administration & Diplomatic Officer (Government Sector), Junior Executive in Design, Architecture or Maintenance Department (Development Company), Freelance Designer, 3D Visualizer, Academic for Architectural Educational Institutions (Certificate and Diploma), School teacher, Marketing Executive for Building Materials and Products and other relevant fields, BIM Manager.
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Passed STPM or equivalent with at least one (1) principal in a subject and credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent; OR
- Passed A-Levels with at least a pass in two (2) subjects including Mathematics. Students who did not take Mathematics subject at A-Levels should get credit in Mathematics at SPM / O-Levels; OR
- Passed Matriculation offered by the Ministry of Education or equivalent in a relevant field with a CGPA of at least 2.00; OR
- Passed Foundation or Pre-University in the field of Architecture or related fields with a CGPA of at least 2.00; OR
- Passed the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with grade B in five (5) subjects including Mathematics; OR
- A Diploma / Executive Diploma / Higher National Diploma (Level 4 MQF) in Architecture or related fields of Higher Education recognised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia with a CGPA of at least 2.00; OR
- An Advanced Diploma (Level 5 MQF) in Architecture or related fields from Higher Education recognised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia with a CGPA of at least 2.00; OR
- Passed Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of at least 55% including Mathematics; OR
- Passed South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) / New South Wales Higher School Certificate with an average of at least 60% including Mathematics; OR
- Passed International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum of 24 including Mathematics; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government;
AND
- Passed the Arts / Engineering Drawing subject at SPM or equivalent; OR
- Passed portfolio tests for those who failed or did not take the Art Education subject.
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent.
Programmes Offered
Foundation in Arts (Built Environment)
The Foundation in Arts (Built Environment) programme is tailored to provide students with a direct route into
CityU’s Bachelor of Science (Hons) Architectural Design & Bachelor of Interior Design (Hons). The core modules integrated in the programme shall equip the students with strong theoretical foundation to fully prepare them for their degree journey. The programme also aims to train the students to be able to enable architectural outline design to be buildable and sustainable via detailed design and specification. In addition to that, the programme also aims to strengthen English proficiency among its students with its comprehensive English modules.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Passed SPM / SPMV with five (5) credits including Mathematics ; OR
- Passed GCE O-Levels with five (5) credits including Mathematics ; OR
- Passed Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with average grade B in three (3) subjects including Mathematics ; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government.
Diploma in Architectural Technology
The Architectural Technology programme is designed to prepare learners for a career that supports the building design and construction industry with the necessary technological knowledge that range from design, building services, building construction and materials, as well as skills in using CAD and other relevant 3D softwares in producing drawings and documents.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Technical Architect Assistant / draughtsperson, Technical or Construction Supervisor at Construction Site, Site Inspector, Administration & Diplomatic Officer (Government Sector), Freelance Designer, 3D Visualizer, Marketing Executive for Building Materials and Products and other relevant fields, BIM Supervisor.
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV) / O-Levels with at least one credit in three (3) subjects including Mathematics; OR
- Passed STPM or equivalent with at least one (1) principal in a subject and credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent; OR
- Passed STAM (Jayyid rank) in one (1) subject and credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent; OR
- Passed Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in relevant fields of Higher Education recognised by the Government of Malaysia with a CGPA of at least 2.0; OR
- Passed Level 3 Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) in recognised or equivalent related fields AND:
- Passed SPM with at least one (1) credit; AND
- Continuing studies at the Diploma level in the same field; AND
- Where necessary, the Academic Education Provider (AEP) should provide a bridging program as a consolidation program for students shifting from the skills sector to the academic sector.
- Passed the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least grade B in three (3) subjects including Mathematics; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government. AND
- Passed the Arts / Engineering Drawing subject at SPM or equivalent; OR
- Passed portfolio tests for those who failed or did not take Art Education subjects.
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) skor 500 atau International English Language Testing System (IELTS) skor 5.0 atau yang setara dengannya.
*MQA Entry Requirement Built Environment (Update 1 Nov 2016)
Diploma in Interior Design
Interior Design programme aims to produce graduates professionally as semi-professional in interior design environment and building industry with savvy theoretical and technical knowledge and to develop learners who are able to communicate effectively, endeavour teamwork, adapt readily talent to altering situation by problem solving with high confidence and guided by high ethical and moral values that prepares them to fulfill their professional career in competitive global market.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
3D Visualizer, Junior Furniture Designer, Junior FF&E Designer (Furniture ,Fixture & Equipment), Freelance Designer, Technical assistant in architectural or interior design organization, Stage designers, Retail Designer, Colour Consultant
Light and Acoustic Consultant, Window display designers, Draught person
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV) / GCE O-Level with at least three (3) subjects and pass the Mathematics subject; or
- Passed Level 3 Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) in a recognised or equivalent field and: Passed SPM / SPMV with at least one credit in one (1) subject; and
- Continuing studies at the Diploma level in the same field; and
- Where necessary, the Academic Education Provider ( AEC) should provide a bridging program as a consolidation program for students shifting from the skills sector to the academic sector.
Or
- Passed STPM or equivalent at least one (1) principle in a subject and credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent; or
- Passed STAM (Jayyid rank) in one (1) subject and credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent; or
- Passed Certificate (Level 3 MQA) in relevant fields of AEC recognised by the Government of Malaysia with at least CGPA 2.0; or
- Passed the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least grade B in three (3) subjects including Mathematics; or
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government;
AND
- Passed the Arts / Engineering Drawing subject at SPM or equivalent; or
- Passed portfolio tests for those who failed or did not take Art Education subjects.
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Interior Design (Hons)
Bachelor of Interior design program aims to produce graduates professionally in the interior design environment and building industry with theoretical , technical and practicality knowledge in interior design field . The program will prepare the student in designing research component and the fast demands on the new technologies and changes in the current built environment industry. Student will be train professionally in developing the ability in handling various problem/issues with creative practice along with a design consideration relating to sustainability, universal design, safety and by laws.
The course is designed to provide comprehensive learning experience – both theory and practical – as a creative problem solver respond towards multi-disciplinary field , and an industry leader guided by high ethical and moral values
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Interior and Spatial Designer, 3D Visualizer, Furniture Designer, FF&E Designer (Furniture ,Fixture & Equipment), Freelance Designer, Design Researcher, Exhibition Designer, Production / Theater / Stage designers, Retail Designer, Visual Merchandiser
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Passed STPM with at least a two (2) principals in two (2) subjects including Mathematics. Students who did not take Mathematics at STPM should obtained credit in Mathematics at SPM level; or
- Passed A-Level with at least a pass in two (2) subjects including Mathematics. Students who did not take Mathematics at A-Level should get credit in Mathematics at SPM / O Level; or
- Passed Matriculation in a related field with a minimum CGPA 2.0 including Mathematics; or
- A Diploma in Architecture Technology from CUCST with a minimum CGPA 2.0; or
- A Diploma in related fields from any Academic Education Provider (AEC) recognised by the Government of Malaysia with a minimum CGPA 2.0; or
- Passed Foundation in Built Environment or CUCST; or
- Passed the Basic Program / Foundation in the relevant field from any AEC recognised by the Government of Malaysia with a minimum CGPA 2.0; or
- Passed the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least Grade B in five (5) subjects including Mathematics; or
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government;
AND
- Passed Art in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM); or
- Passed portfolio tests for those who did not take Art in SPM
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architectural Design)
The Architectural Design programme, which is equivalent to Board of Architects (LAM) Part I, is designed to prepare learners for a professional career that supports the building design and construction industry with the necessary technological knowledge on design, building services, building construction & materials, firefighting and safety, sustainability, and advanced skills in CAD and other relevant 3D softwares in producing ideas and design, drawings and documents.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Assistant Architect, Technical or Construction Supervisor at Construction Site, Administration & Diplomatic Officer (Government Sector), Junior Executive in Design, Architecture or Maintenance Department (Development Company), Freelance Designer, 3D Visualizer, Academic for Architectural Educational Institutions (Certificate and Diploma), School teacher, Marketing Executive for Building Materials and Products and other relevant fields, BIM Manager.
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Passed STPM or equivalent with at least one (1) principal in a subject and credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent; OR
- Passed A-Levels with at least a pass in two (2) subjects including Mathematics. Students who did not take Mathematics subject at A-Levels should get credit in Mathematics at SPM / O-Levels; OR
- Passed Matriculation offered by the Ministry of Education or equivalent in a relevant field with a CGPA of at least 2.00; OR
- Passed Foundation or Pre-University in the field of Architecture or related fields with a CGPA of at least 2.00; OR
- Passed the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with grade B in five (5) subjects including Mathematics; OR
- A Diploma / Executive Diploma / Higher National Diploma (Level 4 MQF) in Architecture or related fields of Higher Education recognised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia with a CGPA of at least 2.00; OR
- An Advanced Diploma (Level 5 MQF) in Architecture or related fields from Higher Education recognised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia with a CGPA of at least 2.00; OR
- Passed Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of at least 55% including Mathematics; OR
- Passed South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) / New South Wales Higher School Certificate with an average of at least 60% including Mathematics; OR
- Passed International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum of 24 including Mathematics; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government;
AND
- Passed the Arts / Engineering Drawing subject at SPM or equivalent; OR
- Passed portfolio tests for those who failed or did not take the Art Education subject.
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent.
Master of Architecture(N/581/7/0108) (MQA/PA 12578) 11/2024
The Master of Architecture (Coursework) is a 2-year full-time programme. It is the second stage of the professional training to became a graduate architect.
This Master or Architecture provides a dynamic studio-based learning environment that produces graduates who are forward thinking, collaborative and at the forefront of the changing architectural profession. You will be exposed to studio teaching from a combination of experienced and innovative young academics together with industry professionals who will inspire you and develop your critical ability, skills and creativity within a simulated office practice environment.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Subjects Offered
Design Core
Electives
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Architecture Core
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Entry Requirement
Malaysian Students
- B.Sc (Hons) (Architectural Design) of City U (LAM Part 1) with a minimum of CGPA 2.50; and with at least 6 months of work experience after receiving
a degree, with B grade in final Design course; OR - Bachelor of Science or Arts in Architecture, or Architectural Studies from any university or equivalent as recognized to LAM Part 1; with a CGPA of at least 2.50; and with at least 6 months of work experience after receiving a degree with B grade in the final Design course; and pass the portfolio assessment; OR
- B.Sc (Hons) (Architectural Design) from City U or a Degree in the Architecture field from any university and recognized equivalent to LAM Part 1; with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; and with at least 1 year of work experience after receiving a degree;
International Students
- Bachelor of Science or Arts in Architecture or
Architectural Studies with a minimum CGPA of
2.50 from any international university and has
been exempted from sitting for the LAM Part 1
exam; and - Have a work experience in the field of Architectural
Practice for at least 6 months after receiving the
degree; and - Obtained at least a B grade in the final Design
course; and - Pass in the portfolio assessment; and
- TOEFL with at least 600 OR IELTS scores with a
score of 6.0, or its equivalent.
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