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Bachelor of Architectural Design

City University Malaysia

  • Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A three-year degree in architectural design forming the first part of a five-year architecture pathway.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Architectural Design. Apply relevant theories
  • Methods
  • And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Architectural Design.

Career outcomes

  • Urban designer
  • Architectural practices
  • Designer in roles not requiring professional registration
  • Progression to the Master of Architecture

Curriculum

  • The three-year Bachelor of Architectural Design plus the two-year Master of Architecture make up the five-year specialist route. The degree develops a knowledge base and experience of the architectural design process in studio-based learning. Three years full-time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • STPM (Grade C in 2 subjects)
  • STAM
  • Matriculation or Foundation with CGPA 2.00
  • Or Diploma with CGPA 2.00
  • Or equivalent
  • English score varies by programme (IELTS 5.0-5.5 or MUET Band 3-4).

Accepted academic background

STPM (Grade C in 2 subjects), STAM, Matriculation or Foundation with CGPA 2.00, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (MQF Level 4/5) with CGPA 2.00, Or equivalent

Language tests

  • IELTS 5

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Qualification Certificates
  • English Proficiency Evidence If Required

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM28,617, RM25,000 MYR
Application feeRM250 MYR
DepositRM1,500 MYR

Program details

CampusPetaling Jaya Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Architecture & Built Environment
DepartmentDepartment of Creative Arts
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value121,120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
Scholarship noteScholarships may be available for eligible applicants, Award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    1 Dec 2026

    18 days left
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Apr 2027

    139 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    261 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.