Urban planning and design is a professional discipline that explores several aspects of the built and social environments of cities and communities anticipating how the city will function and how it will look as it develops (or redevelops) in the future. Urban planning aspects takes into consideration the technical and political process concerned with the welfare of people, control of the use of land, transportation and communication networks, and protection and enhancement of the city environment. The design aspects responds to changes of the technology as well as construction that deals with the look and aesthetic details of urban places and spaces. These designed spaces creates sense of place, character and give meanings to the city as well as becomes the platform for social interactions that enriches the quality of life for the people, vital not only for the growth of the nation, but also in making a livable and sustainable nation. The student’s journey in this course starts with the fundamentals on Urban Planning as well as fundamentals of design principles followed by a thorough training on every discipline involved in this field. Modules of study are centered on the planning, conservation and heritage, policy and planning law as well as landscape. Ultimately, the student will be equipped with a holistic understanding of the basic knowledge and operational skills necessary for achieving sustainable urban planning and design, their environments, facilities and support services.
Students with a recognised Diploma in the relevant field will be given credit exemptions based on past results and portfolio review (where applicable).
For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Planning Studio 1 | Planning Studio 2 |
| Evolution of Planning Ideas | Site Planning |
| City in History | Malaysian Society |
| Introduction to Planning | Option 142 – Plant Material |
| Communication Principal | Communication 112 |
| Select One: | |
| Bahasa Kebangsaan A / B | |
| Co-Curriculum 1 | |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 3 | Semester4 |
| Planning Studio 3 | Planning Studio 4 |
| Land-use Planning 1 | Land-use Planning 2 |
| Development & Urban Environment | Transport Planning & Highway Engineering |
| Quantitative Technique & Computer | Urban Economic Geography |
| Urban Engineering | |
| Global Classroom | |
| Select One: | Select One: |
| Moral Studies | Malaysian Studies |
| Islamic Studies | Co-Curriculum 3 |
| Co-Curriculum 2 | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Planning Studio 5 | Planning Studio 6 |
| Public Policy Making I – Structure Plan | Public Policy Making II – Local Plan |
| Planning Law (Malaysian Context) | Environmental Sustainable Studies |
| Community and Housing Diversity | GIS in Planning |
| Shaping the Metropolis | Government and Politics in Planning |
| Seminar | Research Methodology |
| Year 4 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
| Industrial Training | Research Project |
| Industrial Training Report & Logbook | Planning Practice |
| Planning Theory | Development Control & Management |
| Option 143 – Project Management | |
Career prospects await graduates in areas such as:
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