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Overview of BA (HONS) in Interior Architecture in Sunway University Malaysia

The BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture is an exciting programme designed for students who seek to become innovative interior architecture professionals of the 21st century. Spanning a period of 3 and 1/2 years, you will engage in various aspects of design for interior environments and develop skills which enable you to contribute to the profession with creativity and confidence. 

The programme of study takes place in a broad range of learning environments, beginning with studio experience which engages you in the fundamentals of design process and thinking, allowing knowledge and skill-development in the practice of designing interactions between people and interior spaces. You will be exposed to a balanced mixture of theoretical and practical subjects such as design practice, modelling, drawing, furniture design, and sustainable design. A keen sense of design coupled with communication skills and the ability to utilise the latest technology, will equip you for a career in any field of design.

You will also experience an immersive learning environment in the real world during the 6-month industrial placement programme. This programme has been developed according to the guidelines of the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia, LAM).

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will also be awarded with a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Career Opportunity of BA (HONS) in Interior Architecture in Sunway University Malaysia

• 3D / CAD Visualizer
• Creative Director
• Design Consultant
• Design Entrepreneur
• Furniture Designer
• Interior Architect / Designer
• Interior Technician
• Lighting Designer
• Project Manager
• Product Designer
• Retail Designer
• VR / AR Designer

Entry Requirement of BA (HONS) in Interior Architecture in Sunway University Malaysia

STPM

• Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level

• Minimum 8 points

Australian Matriculation

• ATAR 55

Canadian Matriculation

• 55%

Monash University Foundation Year

• 55%

Sunway Foundation in Arts

• CGPA 2.0

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

• CGPA 2.0

Unified Examination Certificate

• Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate

• Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma in Related Field*

• CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0

Specific Requirement

• The International Preparatory Programme (IPP) is an intensive six-month preparatory programme. International students or candidates from certain countries that want to take Sunway University’s certain degree programmes (for eg programmes in partnership with Lancaster University), they will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP) to be eligible to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by Sunway’s partner institution.
• Students are required to pass all the subjects with C and above to qualify for this.

Course Outline of BA (HONS) in Interior Architecture in Sunway University Malaysia

YEAR 1

• Design Thinking & Practice
• Drawing Techniques & Process
• History of Architecture & Design
• Model Making
• Computer Aided Design 1
• Interior Architecture 1
• Building Materials and Construction 1
• Architectural Graphics 1

YEAR 2

• Interior Architecture 2
• Computer Aided Design 2
• Building Materials and Construction 2
• Architectural Graphics 2
• Building Services and Technology
• Color, Materials and Finishes
• Interior Architecture 3
• History of South East Asian Architecture

YEAR 3

• Interior Architecture 4
• Lighting Design
• Furniture Design
• Design for Society
• Professional Practice
• Project Management
• Final Year Project 

YEAR 4

Internship (6 months)