Diploma in 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 will also engage in real-life community-based research projects and spend at least six months apprenticed to architectural firms. By the end of the programme, you will emerge with a solid portfolio and foundational knowledge in architectural design. 

Courses Offered

Year 1

• Technical Mathematics
• Building Construction & Science
• Intro to Design principles
• Architecture Drawing I
• Introduction to Structure
• English Communication
• Architecture Design Studio I
• Architecture Drawing II
• Building Construction & Materials
• Architecture History I
• Architectural Digital Media I 
• Introduction to Writing & Research
• Architectural Digital Media II

Year 2

• Furniture Workshop
• Community Architecture 
• Architecture Design Studio II
• Architecture Drawing III
• Building Construction I
• Architecture History II
• Services
• Architecture design Studio III
• Building Construction II
• Professional Practice 
• Structure
• Working Drawing

Year 3 (**6 months)

• 6-month Industry Experience

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)

For foreign students:

1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)