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Diploma in Architecture

The Diploma in Architecture has its main focus on architectural design, building construction, building services as well as building acts and contracts. Students who are pursuing this course will be well equipped with a solid knowledge base and skills in the aforementioned core domains.
 
Students will be sufficiently grounded with technical knowledge and skills to enable them to pursue higher qualifications in architecture or other disciplines within the built environment.
 
   Career Prospects

Graduates with the Diploma in Architecture can find employment in architectural firms, constructions and renovation firms.

   Minimum Entry Requirements
   
  • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
      (i) 5 credits which must include Mathematics and Visual Art Education (Pendidikan Seni Visual)
      (i) Pass in English Language
       
      OR
       
  • Certificate in Technology (Architecture) from TAR College
       
    Applicants who only have a pass in SPM Bahasa Malaysia will be required to obtain a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia or equivalent before the award of Diploma.
       
    A pass in the English Language (1119 Level) course conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies Department (EMSD) is recognised as satisfying the English Language requirement for admission to the Diploma course.
       
       Course Schedule

    Course Schedule
    Diploma in Architecture
    Unit Code Unit Title
    Credit
         
    Year 1 Semester 1    
    AELE1133 English Language
    3
    AEMS2032 Hubungan Etnik
    2
    ATGB1034 Building Construction I
    4
    ATBR1003 Mathematics
    3
    ATBR1113 Introduction to Architectural Drawing
    3
    ATBR1004 Principles of Architectural Design
    4
         
    Year 1 Semester 2    
    AELE2263 English for Communication
    3
    ATGB1053 Building Materials
    3
    ATGB1064 Building Construction II
    4
    ATGB1163 Building Services I
    3
    ATBR2543 CADD for Architecture
    3
    ATBR1104 Architectural Design Studio I
    4
         
    Year 2 Semester 1    
    AEMS2042 Bahasa Malaysia Lanjutan
    2
    ATBD2043 Science for Building
    3
    ATBR2114 Design Theory I
    4
    ATBD2014 Building Construction III
    4
    ATGB2163 Building Services II
    3
    ATBR2204 Architectural Design Studio II
    4
         
    Year 2 Semester 2    
    AELE3493 English for Engineering
    3
    ATGB3663 Building Acts & Contracts
    3
    ATBR2213 History of European Architecture
    3
    ATBR2223 Digital Design Modelling
    3
    ATBR2214 Architectural Design Studio III
    4
         
    Year 3 Semester 1    
    ATBR3006 Practical Training in Industry (6 months: April - October)
    6
         
    Year 3 Semester 2    
    AEMS1412 Tamadun Islam dan Asia
    2
    ATBD3054 Site Surveying
    4
    ATBR3233 History of Asian Architecture
    3
    ATBR3114 Design Theory II
    4
    ATBR3214 Architectural Design Studio IV
    4
         
      Co-curricular units
    2