BACHELOR OF ART (HONOURS) INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN 3.5+0, in collaboration WITH SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY, UK

Take the creatively challenging Bachelor of Art (Honours) Interior Architecture & Design programme that introduces you to all aspects of interior design. Develop the range of practical and intellectual skills that encourage risk-taking and inventive problem-solving approaches.

• Accredited by Board of Architects Malaysia
• Specialist lecturers who are design professionals
• A compulsory industry placement programme provides students with the opportunity to experience real-life industry practice
• Programme and curriculum designs are enhanced by professional input from design practitioners
• Degree awarded by Sheffield Hallam University, UK
• Students will stand a chance to be awarded the Annual Inspirational Student Awards by Sheffield Hallam University
• Through the “Co-Exist” initiative, student will experience interdisciplinary practice
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Programme Structure

Programme can be completed in 3.5 Years (Inclusive of a 6 month internship).

Year 1

Subjects include:
• Interior Architecture Design Space, Form and Architecture Part 1
• Interior Architecture Design Space, Form and Architecture Part 2
• Interior Design People and Place Part 1
• Interior Design People and Place Part 2

Electives:
• Green Design
• Building Construction and Materials

Learning Focus:
• Theory and Practice of Design
• Architecture and Interior Design Vocabulary
• Fundamentals of design process and thinking
• Re-ordering, manipulating, and transforming space
• Understanding of space, place, and people
• Architecture history, human and cultural
• AutoCAD, SketchUp

Year 2

Subjects include:
• Interior Design Context Part 1
• Interior Design Context Part 2
• Interior Design Application Part 1
• Interior Design Application Part 2
• Building by Law (Malaysia)

Learning Focus:
• Understanding of design culture and practice
• Differences in perceptions and interpretations of concepts and practice
• Creative, innovative spatial practice in interior design
• Professional practice as Interior Designer
• Project management, construction and documentation
• Projects and collaborations with industry professionals
• Live project and competition
• V-Ray for 3Ds Max

Year 3

Subjects include:
• Interior Design Inhabitation
• Interior Design Resolution

Industry Attachment (Compulsory)
• Industry Placement (Interior Design)

Learning Focus:
• Innovative and sustainable designs
• Emerging design practices
• Professional development
• Critical and self-directed study
• Design integration
• Graduation project
• Design research report
• Autodesk Revit

MPU Subjects

• Bahasa Kebangsaan A*/Design Thinking
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Engagement
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Local students) / Communicating in Malay 2 (International students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues

Career Opportunities

Explore your career possibilities.

This programme prepares you for future studies and careers in:

• Interior Designer
• Spatial Designer
• Furniture Designer
• Exhibition Designer
• 3D Visualiser
• Lighting Designer
• Set and Production Designer
• Retail Designer
• Project Designer
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Additional information

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies while giving students the competitive edge.

Studio-based learning enables students to develop creative and technical skills. They will work both collaboratively and individually while taking part in small group tutorials in a studio environment.

Students will have opportunities to visit design consultancies, industrial facilities, museums and exhibitions. These visits contribute to the development of a deeper contextual and industrial understanding of interior design, with direct links to studio-based projects or theoretical studies.

Students will also continue building an understanding of the design industry by working with clients and industry professionals on 'live projects', mirroring the employment experience. These commercial projects will also help students understand the business context of design, preparing them for a career.

Entry Requirements

Requirements depend on your entry level. Expand for more details.

Candidates without an art subject or who do not have a credit in Art must Pass Portfolio Review or Art Test conducted by the College.

Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.
To find country-specific entry requirements visit our international entry requirement page

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

All international students who plan to study full-time in Malaysia are required to obtain a Student Pass (Student Visa) before starting their studies.

• You must receive an official Offer Letter from the university before applying for a student pass

• The university will submit your Student Pass application through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) on your behalf

• A Visa Approval Letter (VAL / eVAL) is required before travelling to Malaysia

• Studying on a tourist or social visit visa is not permitted

• Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months from your intended intake date

• Visa processing time depends on EMGS and Malaysian Immigration approval

• After arriving in Malaysia, all students must complete a medical check-up at an EMGS-registered clinic

• Your Student Pass will be issued only after medical clearance and document verification

• Continuing students must renew their Student Pass before it expires

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR STUDENT PASS APPLICATION

The following documents are commonly required for all international students:

• Valid passport (clear scanned copy of all pages, including blank pages)

• Passport-size photograph with a white background

• Official Offer Letter from the university

• Academic certificates and transcripts related to your programme

• English language proficiency certificate (IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent), if required

• Proof of acceptance or tuition fee payment (if requested by the university)

• Student Pass / Visa processing fee as determined by EMGS

• Completed EMGS Health Declaration Form (if applicable)

Please note: All documents not originally in English must be submitted together with certified English translations.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

Some students may be asked to provide extra documents depending on their situation:

• Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for students transferring from another institution in Malaysia)

• School Leaving Certificate (for foundation or diploma applicants)

• Sponsorship or Scholarship Letter (if your studies are funded)

• Proof of financial support to cover tuition fees and living expenses

• Statutory Declaration (if there are name differences across documents)

• Resume or Character Reference Letter (commonly required for applicants above 23 years old)

• Police Clearance Certificate (if requested by EMGS or embassy authorities)

• Copy of previous Malaysian visa or Resident Pass (if applicable)

AFTER ARRIVING IN MALAYSIA

Once you arrive in Malaysia, you will need to:

• Complete a medical examination at an EMGS-approved clinic

• Submit your passport for Student Pass Endorsement

• Receive a temporary Special Pass (if applicable) while your Student Pass is being processed

• Collect your Student Pass and complete university registration

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Student Pass requirements are set by Malaysian Immigration and EMGS and may vary by nationality
• The university’s International Office will guide you through each step of the process
• Students are strongly advised to prepare documents at least 2–3 months before intake
• Requirements may change, so always follow the latest instructions provided by the university