Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture, accredited by the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia or LAM), is a pre-professional degree programme exempting graduates from the LAM Part I Examination. 

Acquire comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills through a curriculum that nurtures your creativity, critical thinking, and technical expertise. Upon completion of the programme, you graduate as an Assistant Architect, capable of contributing to projects under the guidance of registered architects.

Explore Taylor's industry-focused curriculum, designed to equip you with robust skills for thriving in today's rapidly changing environment. Below is an overview of what you can expect from this programme's structure.

Primary Major

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

Year 1

• Architectural Design I

• Architecture History and Theory

• Design Communication

• Architectural Design II

• Asian Architecture

• Building Construction and Materials

• Architecture and Environment

Year 2

• Architectural Design III

• Computer Applications

• Architectural Design IV

• Building Services

Year 3

• Architectural Design V

• Advanced Architectural Construction

• Architectural Design Project

• Architectural Project Management

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. It consists of compulsory and nationally mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
• Emotional Intelligence in Action
• Kursus Integriti dan Antirasuah
• Social Innovation Project

The Flexible Education component offers students the flexibility to explore modules in a related or unrelated field, enhancing and complementing their primary major. This component allows students to broaden their knowledge and skills by selecting modules from the same or different schools within the university.

Extensions

You will need to choose one of the below:

• Option 1: Heritage and Conservation
• Option 2: Sustainable Design

Free Electives

You will need to select any one (1) of the Free Electives offered by Taylor's University. You can refer to the Flexible Education Guide for the complete list.

The free electives offered are subject to availability and you will need to meet the minimum module pre and co-requisite.

The extensions offered are subject to availability and you will need to meet the minimum module pre and co-requisite.

Flexible Education can take various forms, including free electives, extensions, minors, or even a second major. These options provide students with the opportunity to delve deeper into a specific area of interest or broaden their understanding by exploring a different field of study.

Once you’ve successfully completed this Bachelor of Science in Architecture programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers as an architecture graduate, including:

• Architectural Model Specialist
• Architectural Photographer
• Architectural Structure Specialist
• Computer-Aided Design / 3D Visualiser
• Interior Designer / Interior Architect
• Resort / Hotel Architectural Conceptualiser
• Theme Park Conceptual Architect
• Town Planning Conceptual Architect