University of Islamic Sciences Malaysia

Overview of Bachelor of Science (Hons) Architecture in University of Islamic Sciences Malaysia Malaysia

This three years program provides broad and coherent knowledge and skill base of the discipline of architecture. It aims to inspire and exercise students in a wide and diverse range of experiences so as to develop an independent, creative, experimental and rigorous approach to design. With the integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge, creative design skills, imaginative vision, strategic thinking, humanistic and ethical understanding, environmental knowledge and technical ability, students are guided in discovering their own vision in architecture within a vibrant and exciting culture assisted by highly qualified academicians.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

MALAYSIAN STUDENTS

• STPM

SPM
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia and graduated in the subjects of history beginning in 2013. Credit in Bahasa Malaysia / Malay language paper in July disregarded;

AND

STPM
Passed the Malaysian Higher School Certificate Examination (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with GRADE C in 3 subjects including General Studies;

AND

MUET
Obtained at least Level 1 (Band 1) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

• MATRICULATION

SPM
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent with credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia or credit (Grade C) Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia paper in July and passed in the subjects of history (SPM 2013 and up ) in the SPM examination;

AND

MATRIKULASI
Pass KPM Matriculation / UM Science Foundation / UiTM Foundation with at least CGPA 2.00;

AND

MUET
Obtained at least  Level 1 (Band 1)  in the  Malaysia University English Test (MUET)  according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

• DIPLOMA

SPM
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in Bahasa Malaysia / Bahasa Melayu and graduated in the subjects of history beginning in 2013. Credit in Bahasa Malaysia / Malay language paper in July disregarded;

AND

DIPLOMA
Has a Diploma IPTA / ILKA / IPTS or other Qualification recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate (special program requirements according to the type of program offered in UA);

AND

MUET
Obtained at least  Level 1 (Band 1)  in the  Malaysia University English Test (MUET)  according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

1. Senior High School / Senior Secondary School / other equivalent pre-university examinations from government schools (with the period of at least 11 to 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary); OR
2. General Certificates of Education (GCE) ‘A’ Level / Diploma in related fields or other equivalent pre-university examinations; OR
3. Any other certificate that is recognized by the senate of the university as equivalent to the above; AND
4. Specific entry requirements based on programmes; AND
5. Credit in one (1) Islamic Studies subject at O Level / A Level / equivalent; AND
6. Fulfilled English Language Proficiency Requirement; AND
7. Fulfilled Arabic Language Proficiency Requirement.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants shall show evidence of proficiency in ENGLISH LANGUAGE* based on the following criteria:

• minimum score in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 437 (PBT)/equivalent; or
• Band 4 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
• Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or
• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) equivalence; or
• successfully completed full time secondary or tertiary studies or equivalent qualification where the language of instruction and assessment was in English; or
• native speakers of English

Applicants shall show evidence of proficiency in ARABIC LANGUAGE based on the following criteria:

• Credit in Arabic Language at O-Level/equivalent or A-Level/equivalent
• successfully completed full time secondary or tertiary studies or equivalent qualification where the language of instruction and assessment was in Arabic; or
• native speaker of Arabic; or
• pass University Arabic Placement Test (UAPT) conducted by the University