Enhance your career in the world of built environment design by acquiring a degree in Interior Architecture. This degree program will enable you to be knowledgeable and skillful in the Interior Architecture industry facilitating the creation of quality products or services, and successfully engage in multi-disciplinary problem solving tasks through effective communication. By learning the design process of both interior design and architecture, we allow our students to delve deeper into the creative aspect of built environment design. Besides hands-on experience with design, this program also emphasises project management and feasible project costing through the understanding of efficient design processes, green-building materials and the application of high-tech digital software. This three and half year degree program simulates a real workplace environment to strengthen your employability prospects in the industry. Besides fortifying students with technical skills of interior architecture, this degree program also provide a 2 weeks students mobility program to top Universities to expose students to academic and cultural exchange across borders. Graduates have the option of pursuing the post of Interior Architects in architecture and design practices from all over Malaysia or alternatively pursuing careers in private interior architecture consultation specialising in residential, retail, workplace or hospitality. Our interior architecture degree is professionally recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Program information Highlights Program structure Study route Fee & intakes Entry requirements Why Choose Built Environment & Interior Design at UOW Malaysia KDU? Built Environment refers to the man-made surroundings that give the setting to human movement, going in scale from structures and parks or green space to neighbourhoods and urban communities. In other words, we are designing how humans interact with its surroundings. Here in UOW Malaysia KDU we are focusing on Interior Design and Architecture, and how we can make our surroundings sustainable and comfortable. INDUSTRY STANDARD DESIGN STUDIOS Learn using what the PROs use with our iMac Lab, Drafting room, 3D Modelling, 3D printers and Photography studios plus so much more! A ROBUST CURRICULUM WITH EMPHASIS ON MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING INTERNATIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE International exposures through international visits. Taught by Industry Professionals with Master Degree Qualification. Learn from the BEST with our team who are industry practitioners, award winner and passionate. Our comprehensive syllabus which features only the necessary CORE subjects prevents any unnecessary wastage of time! First ever Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Hons) in the Northern Region provided by a private institution. Duration 3½ years Program Location UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Batu Kawan Core YEAR 1 Design Fundamental Fundamental of Drawing Interior Architecture Project I (Spatial Planning) Writing & Referencing Architectural Technical Drawing Environmental Studies 1 History of Interior Architecture 1 Digital Architectural Drafting (CAD) History of Interior Architecture 2 Building Systems & Structures Materials & Finishes Design Visualization Interior Architecture Project II (Residential) YEAR 2 Interior Architecture Project III (Commercial) 3D Visualization Heritage & Conservation 1 Environmental Studies 2 Heritage & Conservation 2 Interior Architecture Project IV (Heritage Building) Competitions Briefs: Furniture Design Elective YEAR 3 Project Management & Contracts Professional Practice Practical Training Comprehensive Interior Architecture Project I : Research & Concept (Final Year Project) YEAR 4 Comprehensive Interior Architecture Project II (Final Year Project) Electives Year 2 Elective (Choose 1) Travelling Studio Digital Photography MPU Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students) Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International Students) Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian Students) Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (Malaysian Students) Entrepreneurship Malaysia and Global Issues Global Social Responsibility Bahasa Kebangsaan A* Notes Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia. without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs) Intake dates 2021 15 January 8 March 31 March 28 May 12 July 10 September 25 October Estimated fees Local students RM65,450 Download Fee Details International students RM78,520 Download Fee Details Academic Qualification GCE A Level : 2 Principal Passes STPM : 2 Principal Passes UEC : 5 Credits Foundation/Matriculation: Pass with min. CGPA of 2.00 Australian Matriculation/Foundation: ATAR score of 55 Diploma : Pass with min. CGPA of 2.00 Other Requirement : Pass interview and art test which will be conducted by UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College Notes Pass interview and art test which will be conducted by UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College Pass interview OR submission of portfolio determined by UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (effective June 2021) English Requirement Local Student: MUET Band 1 MUET Band 3 (Effective June 2021) International Student: Band 5.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 42 (IBT) or 410 (PBT) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English CAE & CPE (from 2015) (154); or PTE Academic (47) Notes If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia KDU. APPLY NOW Share