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Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Hons)

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Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Hons)

Programme Information

Qualification

A-Levels

Duration

3 Years 6 months

Intake

January, May, September

Tuition Fee

RM 68750

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Penang

Overview

Enhance your career in the world of built environment design by acquiring a degree in Interior Architecture. This degree program will enable you to be knowledgeable and skillful in the Interior Architecture industry facilitating the creation of quality products or services, and successfully engage in multi-disciplinary problem-solving tasks through effective communication.

By learning the design process of both interior design and architecture, we allow our students to delve deeper into the creative aspect of built environment design. Besides hands-on experience with design, this program also emphasizes project management and feasible project costing through the understanding of efficient design processes, green-building materials and the application of high-tech digital software. This three- and half-year degree program simulates a real workplace environment to strengthen your employability prospects in the industry.

Besides fortifying students with technical skills of interior architecture, this degree program also provides 2 weeks students mobility program to top Universities to expose students to academic and cultural exchange across borders. Graduates have the option of pursuing the post of Interior Architects in architecture and design practices from all over Malaysia or alternatively pursuing careers in private interior architecture consultation specializing in residential, retail, workplace or hospitality. Our interior architecture degree is professionally recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

  • GCE A Level: 2 Principal Passes (EE)
  • STPM: 2 Principal Passes
  • UEC: 5 Credits (5Bs)
  • Foundation/Matriculation: Pass with min. CGPA of 2.00
  • Australian Matriculation/Foundation: ATAR score of 55
  • Diploma: Recognised Diploma min. with CGPA ≥ 2.00
  • Other Requirements: Pass interview and art test which will be conducted by UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

English Requirement

  • Local Student: MUET Band 1; or Band 5 in IELTS; or a min score of 57 (IBT) or 180 (CBT) in TOEFL
  • International Student: Band 5 in IELTS; or a min score of 34 (IBT) or 410 (PBT) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English CAE (160) & CPE (180); or PTE Academic (36); or MUET Band 3

Course Outline

Core

YEAR 1

  • Materials & Finishes
  • 2D & 3D Studies
  • Drawings & Illustrations
  • Colour Theories
  • Critical Design Studio
  • Digital Communication Skills
  • Technical Drawing & Digital Visual Composition
  • Competition Brief: Furniture Design
  • Critical and Cultural Studies 1

YEAR 2

  • Design Studio 1: Interior Architecture (Residential)
  • Computer Aided Design Visualisation
  • Critical and Cultural Studies 2
  • Construction Technology 1: Environmental Design
  • Construction Technology 2: Contemporary Technologies
  • Construction Technology 3: Advanced Technologies
  • Design Visualisation
  • Elective

YEAR 3

  • Professional Practice
  • Practical Training
  • Travelling Studio

YEAR 4

  • Design Studio 3: Interior Architecture (Macro Project – Heritage)

Electives (Choose 1)

  • Digital Photography
  • Digital Project Portfolio

MPU

  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
  • Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International Students)
  • Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian Students)
  • Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (Malaysian Students)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Malaysia and Global Issues
  • Global Social Responsibility
  • Oral Communication
  • Writing and Referencing

Programme Information

Qualification

A-Levels

Duration

3 Years 6 months

Intake

January, May, September

Tuition Fee

RM 68750

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Penang