Diploma in Architectural Studies

Diploma in Architectural Studies is a 2.5 years Diploma program taught at UCSI University, . The program is offered in campus-based modes with full Time options. To successfully obtain Diploma in Architectural Studies from UCSI University you are required to complete credit hours. After completion of Diploma in Architectural Studies you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Network Architect, Architect, Naval Architect, Town Planner.

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Architectural Studies at UCSI University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by UCSI University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by UCSI University as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Architectural Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

SPMV/SPM/‘O’ Levels

(Arts/Science stream)
Pass SPM with minimum 3 Credits (grade ‘C’ for O-level) inclusive of Maths

SKM / SKK

Pass SKM/SKK level 3 in related field
AND *Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass Maths
OR Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass ‘program pengukuhan matematik’

​Community College

(Level 3, MQF)
1. Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the related field AND
*Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass Maths OR
Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass ‘program pengukuhan matematik’
OR
2. Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) with CGPA 2.0 in the related field AND
*Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass Maths

STPM (Arts/Science)

Pass with minimum ‘C’ grade (CGPA 2.0) for 1 subject AND credit in Maths in SPM or equivalent

STAM

Pass with (Magbul grade) AND credit in Maths in SPM or equivalent

​UEC

(Commerce/Science stream)
Pass with minimum grade ‘B’ for 3 credits inclusive of Maths

A-Level

Minimum Grade ‘D’ for 1 subject AND credit in Maths in ‘O’-Level

SAM

Minimum average of 50% in 5 subjects inclusive of Maths

CPU

Minimum average of 50% in 6 subjects inclusive of Maths

Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Minimum average of 50% inclusive of 50% for Maths

AND

*Art 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 rule applies to both local and foreign applicants.

Recognition

Upon successfully completing the Diploma programme, students will gain:

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/programmes/diploma-architectural-studies

From laying your design foundations in the first year to strengthening your analytical and conceptual thought processes by the third year, UCSI’s Diploma in Architectural Studies is a design-cum-technological programme that adopts a unique project-based learning approach, to develop you into an investigative design innovator equipped with a knowledge of the latest building technologies.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Network Architect
• Architect
• Naval Architect
• Town Planner