Overview of BA (HONS) in Interior Architecture in SEGi UNIVERSITY Malaysia
Interest in interior architecture has grown rapidly in recent years. New materials, technologies and techniques are giving interior architects exciting new ways to explore the way spaces can be reformed or re-imagined for new of different forms of inhabitation.
Interior architecture combines the study and practice of interior design with architecture. It explores how the interiors of buildings such as office blocks, houses, hospitals and galleries are inhabited, used and experienced. Furthermore, it also explores how interiors of buildings can be changed to meet different needs and to express different functions, for example from a station multi-storey car park to a modern office block. The course will equip students with core architecture skills, knowledge and attributes to succeed in the industry.
Programme Structure
Programme Structure of BA (HONS) in Interior Architecture in SEGi UNIVERSITY Malaysia
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Architectural Principle and Communication
Building Construction 1
Building Services 1
Software Application for Design
Semester 1
Commercial Design
Architecture History 2
Advance Computer 3D Modeling
Environmental Psychology
AutoCAD in Interior Design
Semester 2
Architecture History 1
Building Services 2
Semester 2
Environmental Management & Technology
Business Ethics
Semester 3
Residential Design
Architectural Graphic
Furniture Design Workshop
Interior Material and Furnishing
Building Construction 2
Semester 3
Advance Interior Design 1
Lighting Design
Construction Contract Law
Specification & Contract Documentation
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
Advance Interior Design 2
Project and Construction Management
Professional Practice for Interior Designer
Research Methods
Entrepreneurship
Semester 1
Design Project
Thesis
Semester 2
Internship/ Industrial Training
(6 months)
Entry Requirement
Entry Requirement of BA (HONS) in Interior Architecture in SEGi UNIVERSITY Malaysia
Pass STPM/A level with at least 2 principals passes or equivalent with CGPA 2.0; OR
Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least 5Bs; OR
Pass Foundation in Arts/Design OR Foundation OR Foundation Programme in related field with CGPA 2.0 and above from any institution of higher learning recognised by the Malaysian Government OR
Pass International Baccalaureate (IB) with at least 24 points; or
Pass Diploma in interior design/ OR a Diploma programme in related field with CGPA 2.0 and above from institutions recognised by the MQA
Other equivalent qualification recognised by the MQA AND
PASS in an Art Assessment and interview by faculty for candidates without art subject and technical drawing subject in SPM or equivalent
Career Prospects
Career Prospects of BA (HONS) in Interior Architecture in SEGi UNIVERSITY Malaysia
Interior Architect, Project Manager, Retail and Commercial Design, Hospitality and Healthcare Design, Set & Exhibit Design, Visual Merchandising, Office Design.
