BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture
Sunway University
Key Information
Campus location
Shah Alam, Malaysia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
42 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 27,353 *
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Introduction
The BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture is an exciting program 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 that enable you to contribute to the profession with creativity and confidence.
The program of study takes place in a broad range of learning environments, beginning with a studio experience that engages you in the fundamentals of the 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, modeling, drawing, furniture design, and sustainable design. A keen sense of design coupled with communication skills and the ability to utilize 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 program. This program has been developed according to the guidelines of the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia, LAM).
On successful completion of the program, the 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.
Intakes
January, April, and September
Duration
3 Years 6 months, Full-Time
Why Study Here?
Holistic Education
The US education system is one of the most flexible in the world, offering students unlimited choices of courses and focusing on an all-around learning experience. Adopting the US liberal arts approach of inclusiveness, industry relevance, and flexibility, Sunway ADTP has a strong track record of producing well-rounded students equipped for American higher learning.
Seamless Transfer into American Universities
We engage professors from US universities to deliver parts of our academic content. Each year, more than 100 US universities visit Sunway University providing a valuable opportunity for students to engage with and seek advice from admission counselors. We also host representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) on campus who provide counseling services to students transferring to WMU.
Academic Mentorship and Support
Each ADTP student is assigned an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and support. Our student-lecturer engagement is high extending over and beyond the classroom. One in four of our lecturers consistently receives “excellent teaching” awards.
Extracurricular Advantage
Each semester our students engage in out-of-class activities e.g. running projects and charity programs as part of their assignments, volunteering in cultural performances, or participating in international conferences. We celebrate bank holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.
University Placement Guidance
We conduct workshops on all aspects of the transfer process—from selecting suitable universities and preparing applications to transitioning abroad. Our “Freshman Seminars” equip students with skills to succeed as a freshman. Our placement team continually supports students to transfer into “best fit” colleges. We receive study-abroad-semester students from US and non-US universities each year, many of which are our alumni for summer semesters. On top of our summer semester subject offerings, we support our alumni by providing referrals, offering proctoring services, and providing internship opportunities.
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Curriculum
Programme Structure
Year 1
- Design Thinking & Practice
- Drawing Techniques & Process
- History of Architecture & Design
- Model Making
- Computer-Aided Design 1
- Interior Architecture 1
- Building Materials and Construction 1
- Architectural Graphics 1
Year 2
- Interior Architecture 2
- Computer-Aided Design 2
- Building Materials and Construction 2
- Architectural Graphics 2
- Building Services and Technology
- Color, Materials, and Finishes
- Interior Architecture 3
- History of South East Asian Architecture
Electives (Choose any 1 in Year 2)
- Introduction to Computer Graphics
- Digital Photography
- Principles of Advertising Design
- Design Enterprise
- Sustainable Design
Year 3
- Interior Architecture 4
- Lighting Design
- Furniture Design
- Design for Society
- Professional Practice
- Project Management
- Final Year Project
Year 4
- Internship (6 months)
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
for Local Student
- Malaysian Studies 2
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
for International Student
- Malay Language for Communication 1
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service
Career Opportunities
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