BSc (Hons) Architecture

At UCSI University, we believe that creativity, curiosity and strong intellectual grounding are fundamental aspects of an architectural education. As students, you will thrive as you develop a sense of both breadth and depth through courses infused with market-driven software. These courses, from building construction and technology to the history of architecture, will equip you with creative design and practical skills. You will also benefit from yearly visits to architectural sites in Asia including Bali, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Korea, Tokyo and Beijing, for example. As a graduate, you will leave with a desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of people and the environments in which they live 

Courses Offered

Year 1

• Architecture Design Studio 1
• Building Construction and Technology 1
• Architecture History 1
• Design Communication 1
• Professional Communication
• Architecture Design Studio 2
• Structure 1
• Building Construction and Technology 2
• Architecture History 2
• Design Communication 2

Year 2

• Architecture Design Studio 3
• Building Services 1
• Building Construction and Technology 3
• Architecture History 3
• Computer-aided Design 1
• Building Science 1
• Architecture Design Studio 4
• Building Construction and Technology 4
• Theories of Architecture & Design
• Computer-aided Design 2
• Building Science 2
• Structure 2
• Experiencing Architecture

Year 3

• Architecture Design Studio 5
• Building Services 2
• Professional Architecture Office Practice
• Architecture Inquiries
• Architecture Option*
• Integrated Architectural Design Project
• Working Drawing

+ 3-month Professional Architectural Internship

*Architectural Option 1 (Choose any ONE)

• Furniture Workshop
• Project Management
• Digital Architecture
• Architecture Site Planning
• Architecture Site Surveying & Coordination
• Behaviorology
• Cinematic Architecture
• Material & Fabrication

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)