The architect as a practicing professional has the creative responsibility of designing the building that shapes the physical environment. To understand the diverse technological, humanistic and economical nature of environmental problems, the architect must have a sound general education. More importantly, the knowledge learnt must prepare him or her for a life of continuing change in which problems to be solved will be large and small, for every sort of function, in every type of climate and for every budget. The curriculum of this program is designed to prepare students for a career that supports the building design industry. It equips students with the necessary technological skills and knowledge that range from building services, building construction and materials, technical and CAD drawings and office practice.
Entry Requirement
- 3 credits SPM/ 'O' levels or its equivalent
International Students
For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.
Where will it lead?
A Diploma in Architectural Technology will provide you with a number of options, such as:
- Advanced Standing into a related Limkokwing University Degree programme.
- Advanced Standing into a related 3+0 Curtin Universiy Degree offered at Limkokwing.
- Advanced Standing into an overseas Degree programme from our Partner Universities.
- Straight into industry.
Programme structure
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Design & Theory 151 | Design & Theory 152 |
| Building Construction 151 | Building Construction 152 |
| Building Structure 151 | Building Structure 152 |
| Foundation Mathematics 151 | Building Materials 152 |
| Architecture Drawing 151 | Architecture Drawing 152 |
| Foundation English 151 | Foundation English 152 |
| Moral/Islamic Studies* | Malaysian Studies |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Architecture Design 251 | Architecture Design 252 |
| Building Construction 251 | Building Construction 252 |
| Building Structure 251 | Building Services 252 |
| Building Services 251 | Architecture Drawing 252 |
| Architecture Drawing 251 | Architectural Techniques 252 |
| Architecture Computing 251 | Architecture Computing 252 |
| Bahasa Malaysia A/B | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Architecture Design 351 | Architecture Design 352 |
| Architecture Theory 351 | Architecture & Culture 352 |
| Building Construction 351 | Architecture Office Practice 352 |
| Architectural Science 351 | Working Drawing 352 |
| Technical Report Writing 351 | Architecture Options 352 -Archic CAD |
| Architecture Computing 351 | Architecture Options 352 –ESD |
* Not applicable for international students
Career Opportunities
- Architectural Assistant
- Architectural Draftperson or Technical Assistant
- Site Supervisor
- Project Executive/ Coordinator
- CAD Draftperson
- Landscape Project Executive
