Architecture is both the process and the product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings and other physical structures. It is an art that reflects human feelings and dreams in shapes within science, environment, and humanity. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural symbols and as works of art. Historical civilizations are often identified with their surviving architectural achievements.
Architecture is a highly respected, creative and challenging profession. The range of specialisations chosen by architects include commercial, retail, industrial and institutional developments, housing, historical building conservation and renovation and building interiors; client brief writing, urban design, planning appeal submissions and presentation assessment; stage set and exhibition design; property and construction management.
At KLT, our Diploma in Architecture is aimed specifically at meeting the needs of the architectural profession and to equip students with the knowledge, skills competencies and awareness relating to architecture profession.
The programme also aims to:
- Produce graduates who are capable of demonstrating competence in the analysis, synthesis, judgement and communication within the architectural practice profession;
- Ensure that a high standard is maintained in all aspects of teaching.
Programme Details
Entry Requirements
- Pass SPM or its equivalent with a minimum of credit in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics and a Science-based subject; or
- Pass UEC with grade ‘B’ in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics and a Science-based subject; or
- Other equivalent qualifications as recognized by the Malaysian Government.
Duration
- 2 years 9 months
Total Credit Hours
- 96 hours
Total Programme Fee
- RM 16,800
Subject Overview
| Year 1 | ||||||||
| Short Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Subject | Credit |
| AR157 | Environmental Science | 3 | SE203 | Communication in the Workplace | 3 | |||
| AR105 | Communication & Architectural Graphics I | 4 | AR204 | Communication & Architectural Graphics II | 4 | |||
| AR101 | Principles of Architecture | 3 | AR104 | Architecture Project I |
5 | |||
| AR135 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 3 | CT105 | Construction Technology I | 3 | |||
| Total | 13 | Total | 15 | |||||
| Year 2 | ||||||||
| Short Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Subject | Credit |
| MPU2113 | Pengajian Malaysia 2 | 3 | SB118 | Building By-Laws | 3 | AR109 | Eastern History of Architecture | 3 |
| MPU2122 MPU2222 | Bahasa Kebangsaan A or Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 2 | AR137 | CAD Applications | 3 | AR112 | Architecture Project III |
5 |
| MPU2312 MPU2322 | Moral dan Etika or Pengajian Islam | 2 | AR107 | Architecture Project II |
5 | AR123 | Architecture Theory of Structure | 3 |
| MPU2412 | Khidmat Masyarakat | 2 | CT205 | Construction Technology II | 3 | CT305 | Construction Technology III | 3 |
| Total | 9 | Total | 14 | Total | 15 | |||
| Year 3 | ||||||||
| Short Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Subject | Credit |
| AR115 | Western History of Architecture | 3 | AR117 | Working Drawings | 4 | |||
| AR114 | Architecture Project IV |
5 | SB110 | Building Services | 3 | |||
| CA325 | Contract Administration | 3 | AR116 | Architecture Project V |
5 | |||
| AR143 | Introduction to Landscape Architecture | 3 | AR160 | Environmentally Responsible Design | 3 | |||
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 | |||||