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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture

  • Bachelor (Honours)

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture is a 3.5-year programme designed to develop innovative interior architecture professionals. It combines theoretical and practical subjects, including design practice, modelling, and sustainable design, with a 6-month industrial placement. Graduates receive dual certification from Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
3.5 - 3.5 years full-time
Course Code
R/0731/6/0019(09/26)
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Apr, Sep
Domestic Fees
$39,620 per year
International Fees
$9,304 per year

About this course

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture is an exciting programme designed for students who seek to become innovative interior architecture professionals of the 21st century. Spanning a period of 3 and 1/2 years, you will engage in various aspects of design for interior environments and develop skills which enable you to contribute to the profession with creativity and confidence.

The programme of study takes place in a broad range of learning environments, beginning with studio experience which engages you in the fundamentals of design process and thinking, allowing knowledge and skill-development in the practice of designing interactions between people and interior spaces. You will be exposed to a balanced mixture of theoretical and practical subjects such as design practice, modelling, drawing, furniture design, and sustainable design. A keen sense of design coupled with communication skills and the ability to utilise the latest technology, will equip you for a career in any field of design.

You will also experience an immersive learning environment in the real world during the 6-month industrial placement programme. This programme has been developed according to the guidelines of the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia, LAM).

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

STPM

Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level

Minimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)

Note: For A-Level points calculation

  • A = 10 points
  • B = 8 points
  • C = 6 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 55

Canadian Matriculation

55%

Monash University Foundation Year

55%

Sunway Foundation in Arts

CGPA 2.0

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

CGPA 2.0

Unified Examination Certificate

Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)

International Baccalaureate

Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma in Related Field*

CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

Note: Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.__*Sunway Diploma holders may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Specific Requirement for Certain International Students

International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by Sunway's partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree.

Portfolio Requirements

Pass a Portfolio review by the University

Why is a Portfolio Necessary?

A portfolio provides some indication of your design ability and allows us to assess your creative potential.

What should a Portfolio contain?

Candidates must submit a complete portfolio of at least five (5) interior design drawings showcasing their best work. The portfolio should include a pencil and ink drawings, sketches of ongoing work, AutoCAD drawings, hand-drafted architectural drawings, 3D models, and other examples of design work. All artwork should be coloured and completed.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS or equivalent 6.0
  • MUET Band 4
  • SPM English B+
  • UEC English B4
  • O-Level English (1119) Credit
  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
  • ESL / English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

What you will learn

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture is an exciting programme designed for students who seek to become innovative interior architecture professionals of the 21st century. Spanning a period of 3 and 1/2 years, you will engage in various aspects of design for interior environments and develop skills which enable you to contribute to the profession with creativity and confidence.

The programme of study takes place in a broad range of learning environments, beginning with studio experience which engages you in the fundamentals of design process and thinking, allowing knowledge and skill-development in the practice of designing interactions between people and interior spaces. You will be exposed to a balanced mixture of theoretical and practical subjects such as design practice, modelling, drawing, furniture design, and sustainable design. A keen sense of design coupled with communication skills and the ability to utilise the latest technology, will equip you for a career in any field of design.

You will also experience an immersive learning environment in the real world during the 6-month industrial placement programme. This programme has been developed according to the guidelines of the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia, LAM).

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Career pathways

  • 3D / CAD Visualizer
  • Creative director
  • Design consultant
  • Design Entrepreneur
  • Furniture designer
  • Interior Architect / Designer
  • Interior Technician
  • Lighting Designer
  • Project Manager
  • Product Designer
  • Retail designer
  • VR / AR Designer

Course structure

Programme StructureYear 1
  • Design Thinking Fundamentals
  • Drawing Techniques
  • History of Architecture and Design
  • Model Making
  • Interior Architecture 1
  • Computer Aided Design 1
  • Building Materials & Construction 1
  • Architectural Graphics
  • English for the Arts
Year 2
  • Interior Architecture 2
  • Computer Aided Design 2
  • Building Materials & Construction 2
  • Interior Architecture 3
  • Building Services & Technology
  • Design for Society
  • Colour, Materials & Finishes
  • Communication Skills
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
Electives (Choose any 1 in Year 2)
  • Advanced Architectural Graphics
  • Exploring Cultures
  • History of Southeast Asian Architecture
  • Interior Visual Composition
Year 3
  • Interior Architecture 4
  • Sustainable Interior Design
  • Research Proposal
  • Professional Practice & Management
  • Furniture Design
  • Lighting Design
Year 4
  • Internship (Part 1)
  • Internship (Part 2)
  • Final Year Project
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjectsFor Local Students
  • English for the Arts
  • Communication Skills
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Entrepreneurship Mindset and Skills
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Integrity & Anti-Corruption
For International Students
  • English for the Arts
  • Communication Skills
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Critical Thinking
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Entrepreneurship Mindset and Skills
  • Integrity & Anti-Corruption

Credit for prior study or work

APEL.A
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

Note: Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.__*Sunway Diploma holders may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

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