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
Expected January 2026
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur Campus,
No. 1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights (Taman Connaught), Cheras,
KUALA LUMPUR,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,
56000, Malaysia
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.