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.
Our program is accredited by Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Programme Details
Entry Requirements
- Pass SPM or its equivalent with a minimum of credit in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics ; or
- Pass UEC with grade ‘B’ in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics ; or
- Other equivalent qualifications as recognized by the Malaysian Government.
Duration
- 2 years 9 months
Total Credit Hours
- 96 hours
Total Programme Fee
- RM 16,100
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 | SB 110 | Building Services | 3 |
| MPU2412 | Khidmat Masyarakat | 2 | CT205 | Construction Technology II | 3 | CT305 | Construction Technology III | 3 |
| Total | 9 | Total | 14 | Total | 14 | |||
| Year 3 | ||||||||
| Short Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Subject | Credit |
| AR301 | Industrial Training | 6 | AR115 | Western History of Architecture | 3 | AR117 | Working Drawings | 4 |
| AR114 | Architecture Project IV | 5 | AR116 | Architecture Project V | 5 | |||
| AR143 | Introduction to Landscape Architecture | 3 | AR160 | Environmentally Responsible Design | 3 | |||
| Total | 6 | Total | 11 | Total | 12 | |||
Industrial Advisor: AR Chang Jih Ren
AR Chang (seated front middle) with lecturers and students from Architecture department. | In efforts to enhance the quality of its programme and to enable staff and students to get the latest updates of the industry, AR Chang Jih Ren is officially appointed as the Industrial Advisor of Architecture Department, Kolej Laila Taib. This appointment is in line with the college’s vision to ensure that the college’s programmes are industry relevant and that our students are job ready when they graduate from the college. AR Chang started his practice in 1981 and since then has been involved in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, interior designing and project management. Throughout his years of practice in Malaysia, AR Chang’s designs has won him several awards ranging from timber houses to stadiums. |
 | PAMSC Design Forum 2019 |
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Street art festivals |
  | Cardboard competition 2019 |
   | ArchiNights |
Alumni
 Full story | Tan Tze Lik | KLT Alumni 2020 Diploma in Architecture Former School: SMK Lanang, Sibu Current Status: Student of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor [Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours] |
 Full story | Wong Siew Weng | KLT Alumni 2020 Diploma in Architecture Former School: SMK Tung Hua, Sibu Current Status: Student of University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS), Sibu [Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Hons)] |
 | TIONG MENG SHWEN EMMANUEL | KLT Alumni 2015 Diploma in Architecture Former school: SMK Bintulu |