The Master of Architecture is a two (2) year full-time taught programme. The acquisition and advancement of knowledge is through studio-based learning, based on critique sessions, seminars and one-to-one tutorials, combined with and classroom-based course. The programme is accredited by the Boards of Architect Malaysia (LAM) and the Royal British Institute of British Architects (RIBA) with exemptions from Professional Exam part II. This programme is equivalent to architecture programmes offered in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Candidates need to complete a total of 62 credit hours of coursework. The total credit hours include program core and specialization courses (59 credit hours), and an elective course (3 credit hours).

Admission and Entry Requirements

1. A Bachelor of Science (Architecture) from UiTM with at least 3.00 CGPA and had obtained a minimum grade of 2.67 for design course at the final semester, and with a minimum of six (6) months working experience in an architectural organisation; or
2. A Bachelor of Science (Architecture) from UiTM with a minimum of one (1) year working experience in an architectural organisation; or
3. A Degree in Architecture Studies from recognized institutions of Higher Learning, with exemptions from LAM Part 1 and with academic achievement of at least 3.00 CGPA and a minimum grade 2.67 for design course at the final semester and at least one (1) year working experience in an architectural organisation.

Courses:

Semester 1
AAA700 Advanced Design I
AAA702 Architectural Philosophy
AAA704 Sustainable Environment
AAA725 Advanced Digital Architecture
AAA726 Planning Principles & Practices

Semester 2
AAA750 Advanced Design II
AAA771 Advanced Construction Technology
AAA754 Integrated Building Services
AAA755 Architectural Research

Semester 3
AAA820 Design Thesis I
AAA805 Dissertation
AAA806 Building Economics

Semester 4
AAA880 Design Thesis II
AAA886 Construction Project Management
WHC711 Architecture and Historic Building Technology*
CPA733 Financial Management*
EMS775 Sustainable Real Estate*
FMM704 Strategic and Risk Management*
UDM763 Urban Conservation and Management*

* Elective Course (choose 1 only)

Mode and Duration of Study

Dr Aidatul Fadzlin Bakri
Tel : 603-3258 6162
Email: aidatulfadzlin@uitm.edu.my