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.
- 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
- RM37,200
for Malaysian students
- USD8,517
for international students
Programme Structure
Year 1
Year 2
Electives (Choose any 1 in Year 2)
Year 3
Year 4
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
For Local Students
- 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
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
For International Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Critical Thinking
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
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
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 B3 or 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
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.
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