Overview
This course is fully accredited by the Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM). Through a variety of electives, you will gain pertinent insights into a range of interior design practices, which include exhibition design, furniture design, set and lighting design, and advertising and promotion. You will have the opportunity to experience design and architecture first-hand through the School’s unique ‘Experiencing Culture’ course. You will also be encouraged to take part in live community projects and learn how to design to satisfy the needs of clients and to engage with cultural and societal aspirations.
* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2020. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture offered at UCSI University is a full time 3.5 year fully accredited degree programme governed by the Council of Architectural Accreditation & Education of Malaysia (CAAEM). The programme gears its students towards the future of being thinkers rather than just doers; ‘think-and-do-tanks’ that addresses human needs on a variety of scales. This will enable students to engage with current public expectations of interior architecture practice with the adaptive and increasingly complex and ever changing demands of design and current trends from the industry.
Various electives courses are introduced in the degree programme where interior architecture and environmental skills are developed through lecture, studio presentations and workshop based projects. Theoretical and technological studies offered in the elective programme explore the use and experience of interiors in various ways.
Elective/Option courses are introduced in the degree programme in order for students to obtain exposure in a selected field of interest :
- Concept Design
- Digital Architecture
- Set & Exhibit Design
- Furniture Design & Workshop
- Advertising and Promotion for Designers
- Experiencing Culture
Professional Recognition
Academic Requirements
Foundation in Arts/ Science/ Equivalent
Minimum CGPA 2.0
STPM
(Arts/Science stream)
Minimum CGPA of 2.0 for 2 subjects
A-Level
Minimum Grade ‘D’ in 2 subjects
UEC
(Commerce/Science stream)
Minimum 5 Credits (Grade B)
SAM
Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects
CPU
Minimum average of 65% in 6 subjects
International Baccalaureate
Minimum 26/42 points from 6 subjects
Local Matriculation
Minimum CGPA 2.0
Diploma/ Advance Diploma/ Degree/ equivalent
Minimum CGPA 2.0
- Subject to School discretion and credit transfer after reviewing transcript, syllabus description & portfolio.
- Max. 30% credit transfer
Other qualification deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by MQA
Students will be considered on a case by case basis.
AND
*General Requirement:
All applicants must pass Art Education/ Engineering Drawing/ related subject at SPM/O-Level / equivalent
OR
Pass Portfolio Review in replacement of art subject if applicable.
The general requirement applies to both local and foreign applicants.
*Faculty reserves the right to request an interview if deemed necessary. This applies to both local and foreigners.
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
SPM: Minimum Credit – 'C' gradeO-Level: Minimum Credit – 'C' grade
UEC: Minimum Credit – 'B6' grade
STPM: Minimum Pass – 'C' grade
A-Level: Minimum Pass – 'D' grade
SAM/CPU: Minimum Pass – 65% (Degree)
English Language Requirements
Local Students:
International Students:
**The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.
- Interior Architecture Design 1
- Design Communication 1
- Interior Architecture Technology 1
- Interior Architecture History 1
- Professional Communication
- Interior Architecture Design 2
- Design Communication 2
- Interior Architecture Technology 2
- Interior Architecture History 2
- Architectural Digital Media 1
- Interior Architecture Design 3
- Interior Architecture Technology 3
- Interior Architecture History 3
- Architectural Digital Media 2
- Communication & Visualisation
- Minor 1**
- Interior Architecture Design 4
- Interior Architecture Technology 4
- Theories of Interior Architecture
- Interior Architecture Management
- Minor 2**
- Interior Architecture Design 5
- Interior Architecture Practice
- Design Report
- Building Science 1
- Minor 3**
- 6-month Professional Interior Internship
- Interior Architecture Design 6
- Interior Architecture Contract & Law
- Building Science 2
- Minor 4**
- Minor: Concept Design & Visual Arts 1
- Minor: Concept Design & Visual Arts 2
- Minor: Furniture Design Workshop 1
- Minor: Furniture Design Workshop 2
- Minor: Experiencing Culture 1
- Minor: Experiencing Culture 2
- Minor: Advertising & Promotion 1
- Minor: Advertising & Promotion 2
- Ethnic Relations
- Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation
- Malaysian Studies
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.
Graduates will be able to gain professional working experience in:
- Interior Design & Architectural Firm
- Developer Firm
- Film and Television Organisation
- Construction Firm
Graduates may also venture into other fields of expertise, such as:
- Interior Architect/Designer/Consultant
- Project Manager
- Environmental & Theme Park Design
- Residential Design
- Hospitality & Healthcare Design
- Technical Assistant / Draftsperson
- Site Supervisor
- Lighting & Furniture Design
- Retail & Commercial Design
- Stage, Set & Exhibit Design
Opportunities also exist in support areas including:
- Building Product Marketing & Promotion
- Building Industry Resource-Supplier
- Facilities Management & Development
- 3-D Visualiser
| IDP Programme | Pathway | University | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Interior Architecture | 2+1.5 / 1+2 | Middlesex University | United Kingdom | £ 9250 |
| BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design | 1+2 / 2+1 | University of Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | £ 12,350 |
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