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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Interior Architecture

Malaysia

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ABOUT THIS COURSE
STUDY JOURNEY

Quick fact

  • You will study in multiple countries

What will I learn?

This course is fully accredited by the Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM). Through a variety of electives, you will gain pertinent insights into a range of interior design practices, which include exhibition design, furniture design, set and lighting design, and advertising and promotion. You will have the opportunity to experience design and architecture first-hand through the School’s unique ‘Experiencing Culture’ course. You will also be encouraged to take part in live community projects and learn how to design to satisfy the needs of clients and to engage with cultural and societal aspirations.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture offered at UCSI University is a full time 3.5 year fully accredited degree programme governed by the Council of Architectural Accreditation & Education of Malaysia (CAAEM). The programme gears its students towards the future of being thinkers rather than just doers; ‘think-and-do-tanks’ that addresses human needs on a variety of scales. This will enable students to engage with current public expectations of interior architecture practice with the adaptive and increasingly complex and ever changing demands of design and current trends from the industry.

Various electives courses are introduced in the degree programme where interior architecture and environmental skills are developed through lecture, studio presentations and workshop based projects. Theoretical and technological studies offered in the elective programme explore the use and experience of interiors in various ways.

Elective/Option courses are introduced in the degree programme in order for students to obtain exposure in a selected field of interest :

Concept Design
Digital Architecture
Set & Exhibit Design
Furniture Design & Workshop
Advertising and Promotion for Designers
Experiencing Culture

Graduates will be able to gain professional working experience in:

Interior Design & Architectural Firm
Developer Firm
Film and Television Organisation
Construction Firm


Graduates may also venture into other fields of expertise, such as:

Interior Architect/Designer/Consultant
Project Manager
Environmental & Theme Park Design
Residential Design
Hospitality & Healthcare Design
Technical Assistant / Draftsperson
Site Supervisor
Lighting & Furniture Design
Retail & Commercial Design
Stage, Set & Exhibit Design


Opportunities also exist in support areas including:

Building Product Marketing & Promotion
Building Industry Resource-Supplier
Facilities Management & Development
3-D Visualiser

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering, Technology and Built Environment

Study options

Full Time (3.5 Years) - multiple study locations

Tuition fees
RM28,868.57 (US$ 6,566) per year
Approximate Total Fees: RM 101,040
Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

UCSI University

Kuala Lumpur Campus,

No. 1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights (Taman Connaught), Cheras,

KUALA LUMPUR,

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,

56000, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

Foundation in Arts/ Science/ Equivalent

Minimum CGPA 2.0

STPM

(Arts/Science stream)
Minimum CGPA of 2.0 for 2 subjects

​A-Level

Minimum Grade ‘D’ in 2 subjects

​UEC

(Commerce/Science stream)
Minimum 5 Credits (Grade B)

​SAM/AUSMAT/WACE/SACE

Minimum ATAR score of 60
OR
Minimum overall average of 60% in 5 subjects

CPU

Minimum average of 65% in 6 subjects

International Baccalaureate

Minimum 26/42 points from 6 subjects

Local Matriculation

Minimum CGPA 2.0

Diploma/ Advance Diploma/ Degree/ equivalent

Minimum CGPA 2.0

Subject to School discretion and credit transfer after reviewing transcript, syllabus description & portfolio.
Max. 30% credit transfer

Other qualification deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by MQA

Students will be considered on a case by case basis.

For International Students

Cambridge Linguaskill 154

IELTS Band 5.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests 154

TOEFL IBT 40

Pearson Test of English 47

MUET Band 3,5

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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