Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture

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.

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Intakes
February, April, September
Duration
3 Years, 6 Months (full-time)
Career Prospects
  • 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
Estimated Annual Course Fee
  • RM37,200
    for Malaysian students
  • USD8,517
    for international students
International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. The USD here is just an indicative/estimation and subject to the prevalent exchange rate

Programme Structure

Year 1

Architectural Graphics
Building Materials & Construction 1
Computer Aided Design 1
Design Thinking Fundamentals
Drawing Techniques
English for the Arts
History of Architecture and Design
Interior Architecture 1
Model Making

Year 2

Building Materials & Construction 2
Building Services & Technology
Colour, Materials & Finishes
Computer Aided Design 2
Communication Skills
Design for Society
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
Interior Architecture 2
Interior Architecture 3

Electives (Choose any 1 in Year 2)

Advanced Architectural Graphics
Exploring Cultures
History of Southeast Asian Architecture
Interior Visual Composition

Year 3

Furniture Design
Interior Architecture 4
Lighting Design
Professional Practice & Management
Research Proposal
Sustainable Interior Design

Year 4

Final Year Project
Internship (Part 1)
Internship (Part 2)

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
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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 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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