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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (SCHOOL OF HOUSING, BUILDING AND PLANNING)

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (SCHOOL OF HOUSING, BUILDING AND PLANNING)

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)

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Description The Master of Architecture Programme at the School of Housing, Building & Planning is a two-year course which is equivalent to the LAM Part II accreditation upon successful completion. This is a continuation of Bachelor of Science HBP (Architecture) or a similar Degree from other local universities or abroad with LAM Part I accreditation or equivalent. The course objective is to train future architects to be competent in exploring the design process and related skills vital to a professional architect. It also provides opportunities for students to conduct a special area of study on contemporary issues such as sustainability, special technologies, conservation or other areas of special interests.
Name of Institution UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)
Qualification Master's Degree
Course Duration 48 months
NEC Field Architecture and town planning
Entry Requirements Admission Requirements
I. Fulfill the general requirements of USM’s Graduate School
II. Candidate should hold a good first degree in Bachelor of Science HBP (Architecture), USM or
Bachelor of Architecture (equivalent to LAM Part I) from other universities of higher institutions
accredited by the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM)
III. Hold a CGPA minimum of 2.75 for the Bachelor of Science HBP (Architecture) or from other
universities or institutions with equivalent of LAM Part I with at least 6 months of working
experience in relevent fields after graduation (a requirement from LAM)
IV. If candidates’ CGPA is in the range of 2.5 – 2.74, one year minimum of working experience after
graduation is required in relevent fields (a requirement from LAM)
V. If candidates’ CGPA is in the range of 2.0 – 2.49, five years minimum of working experience after
graduation is required in relevent fields (a requirement from LAM)
VI. Successful in the interview process.
English Requirement Language Requirement
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
• A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or
• A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
• Results must be attached with the application form.
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