BA (Hons) Interior Architecture

  Institution: UCSI University

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

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirement

• UCSI Foundation: Pass
• STPM: CGPA of 2.33 (For any 3 subjects)
• A-Levels: 3 principals (average grades C, D, D)
• UEC: 5 credits
• SAM: Minimum average of 65% in 5 courses
• CPU: Minimum average of 65% in 6 courses
• National matriculation: CGPA 2.0
• International Baccalaureate: Average 28/42 (65%) from 6 subjects

English Requirements

• A distinction (A+, A or A-) in English Language subject at SPM/UEC level; or MUET Band 5; or a score of 213 (computer-based) / 550 (written-based) / 80 (internet-based) in TOEFL; or Band 5.5 in IELTS.
• In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, student may be required to undertake additional English module(s) prior or concurrently with undergraduate programme, based on the University’s decision.

*International students holding equivalent academic qualifications but of non-English curriculum, are required to sit for the English Placement Test, which may result in the taking of the Certificate in English programme (1 to 10 months). Students who intend to pursue the above undergraduate programme directly, are advised to fulfill the above English requirements prior commencing their studies at the university.

Career Opportunities

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 / Drafts person
• 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

Source: UCSI University