taylors school-of-architecture-building-and-design-prospectus

SCHOOL OFARCHITECTURE •BUILDING•DESIGN

Taylor’s University, Lakeside Campus( JPT/BPP/1000-801/67/Jld.2(32) KPT/JPS/DFT/US/B21)

No. 1, Jalan Taylor’s, 47500 Subang Jaya,

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Tel : 603-5629 5000 Fax : 603-5629 5001

E-mail : [email protected]

www.taylors.edu.my/university

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This publication contains information, which is current as of February 2015. Changes in circumstances after this date may impact upon the accuracy or timeliness of the information. Taylor’s University does its best to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate, but reserves the right to change any information described in this prospectus without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

SHINE WITH TAYLOR’S

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

•BUILDING•DESIGN

Professional recognition

360° exPerience

leveraged networking

WHERE VISION MEETS PERSPECTIVE

Vice Chancellor’s Message

At Taylor’s University, our mandate for academic excellence is driven by the need to make a difference. Universities function as a leveller of society; a foundation builder in the ethos of lifelong learning in communities by creating productive citizens through the advancement of knowledge.

Against this backdrop, our strongest aspiration is for our students to ’Shine’ – we have a deep-seated belief that students who possess the edge will always shine brightly. In an increasingly complex world where the quest for solutions is multi-fold, we open up a world of possibilities for our students.

Leveraging on our tradition and track record of excellence, we are committed to develop well-rounded, sought-after leaders of the future, who are equipped with the capabilities to leave their indelible thumbprints in the world. The University’s active stance to develop informed and progressive graduates is echoed by our academic faculty. The number of highly successful Taylor’s alumni who have set national and global benchmarks in various industries stands testament to this.

TAYLOR’S UNI ABOUT SABD GALLERY ACCREDITATIONVC’S MESSAGE

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Through the years, the University has developed a broad suite of offerings ranging from foundation to doctorate levels ensuring students receive the Taylor’s seal of excellence at every stage of their learning. In tandem, our industry-based research efforts continue to make significant strides in increasing the body of knowledge and benefiting their respective industries. Corporations are increasingly utilising these findings to embark on value-generating projects that create a positive ripple effect on the community. This is especially crucial at a time when education institutions play a pivotal role in engaging with society to create a sustainable global future.

I invite you to take this opportunity to explore the realm of possibilities that Taylor’s University can offer in uncovering your innate potential. Come, shine with us.

Sincerely,

Professor Dato’ Dr Hassan SaidVice-Chancellor

ACHIEVEMENTS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGDESIGN STUDIO INDUSTRY LINKAGESR&D

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• ‘Tier 6: Outstanding’ rating in the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education’s Discipline-Based Rating System (D-SETARA) (Hospitality and Tourism)• Gold Award in the ‘Education & Learning’ category of the Putra Brand Awards 2013• Recipient of ‘Putra Brand Icon’ of the Putra Brand Awards 2013• Gold Award in the ‘Private University/College’ category of the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards

• ‘Tier 5: Excellent’ rating in the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education’s Rating System (SETARA) 2013• Gold Award in the ‘Education & Learning’ category of the Putra Brand Awards 2014• Gold Award in the ‘Private University/College’ category of the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Award• Winner in the ‘Most Resourceful Career Centre Private University’ category of the Graduate Recruitment Awards 2014

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• ‘Tier 5: Excellent’ rating in the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education’s Rating System (SETARA) 2011

• Gold Award in the ‘Education & Learning’ category of the Putra Brand Awards 2012

• Gold Award in the ‘Private University/College’ category of the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards

• Special Honour under ‘Category 3: Professional Awards in Landscape, Design and Planning’ by the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)

• Gold Award in Category 5 (Education) for Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)

• Gold Award in the ‘Private University/College’ category of the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards


2010 • ‘Tier 5: Excellent’ rating in the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education’s Rating System (SETARA) 2009


Awards

The Taylor’s EdgeThe University’s teaching philosophy is centred on its unwavering focus on ‘Shine’. We believe that each and every student possesses the capability to be successful. As educators, we aspire to unlock their potential, encourage individuality and foster uniqueness at every phase of their journey.

The pillars of ‘Shine’ provide a foundation for our University’s teaching and learning activities across the institution, shaping the way in which we approach education. We adopt modern, liberal approaches in helping students prepare for success in their chosen fields. Thus, our graduates are armed with the capacity to be broadly engaged, inspiring leaders who are able to positively impact the local and global community as a whole.

Through an educational experience that is balanced in both theory and practice, we equip our students with the edge to excel in the global marketplace, enabling them to utilise these lifelong skills in their future career and personal development.

Underscoring this philosophy is our dedication to a holistic curriculum, our diverse teaching staff and faculty members that enrich the learning process, and the collaborative partnerships that the University engages in, both locally and internationally.


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A Culture of ExcellenceTaylor’s University has constantly expanded its developmental horizons to keep ahead of the times, while remaining steadfast to its core purpose: to educate the youth of the world to take their productive places as leaders in the global community.

Our tireless efforts and vision to offer world class education in Malaysia has given rise to an institution that strives to continuously raise the bar for the industry and set new standards in our quest for excellence.

Each and every one of our graduates is instilled with a holistic curriculum and a distinct set of skills and capabilities that empower them to meet tomorrow’s challenges today. Proof of this lies in the countless number of Taylor’s graduates who have gone on to achieve success in their chosen fields.


Student Success Centre (SSC) enables students to become intentional, lifelong learners through programmes such as the first year experience (FYE), study skills workshops and consultation and peer assisted learning services (PALS).

e-Learning Academy (eLA) promotes digital literacy capabilities among the students in line with the e-Learning mission, i.e. “by 2016, every student at Taylor’s University will learn in a collaborative, self-directed and personalised manner anytime and anywhere”.

Shine Award Centre (SAC) provides the platform for students to obtain formal recognition for their extracurricular involvement through the 2nd Transcript and the Shine Award.

In the highly challenging workplace of the 21st century, top employers seek graduates who are not only academically sound but also sufficiently skilled to enable them to stay ahead of the curve.

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Student Success Centre (SSC) enables students to become intentional, lifelong learners through programmes such as the first year experience (FYE), study skills workshops and consultation and peer assisted learning services (PALS).

e-Learning Academy (eLA) promotes digital literacy capabilities among the students in line with the e-Learning mission, i.e. “by 2016, every student at Taylor’s University will learn in a collaborative, self-directed and personalised manner anytime and anywhere”.

Shine Award Centre (SAC) provides the platform for students to obtain formal recognition for their extracurricular involvement through the 2nd Transcript and the Shine Award.

Our steadfast commitment to excellence and aspirations to produce well-informed and progressive graduates have resulted in the formulation of Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC).

TGC outlines the set of competencies that are designed throughout every students’ learning experience at Taylor’s.

TGC cultivates additional personal attributes and capabilities among Taylor’s graduates, enabling them to carve a successful future for themselves.

Partners in ExcellenceAs an institution centred on the creation and dissemination of knowledge, the University serves as a melting pot of ideas and best practices that enrich the educational journey of its students.

In keeping abreast with the global needs and changing market demands, we have cultivated synergistic alliances with various local and international organisations, including universities, governmental sectors and corporate organisations to implement an industry-relevant curriculum, closely based on research and linked to global market outcomes.

These strategic partnerships encourage continuous professional learning and provide opportunities for our students to meet and engage with some of the top organisations and industry leaders, to enhance the students’ educational experience. Thus, we are able to play a proactive role in not only transforming but constantly elevating the learning process.

Our partners’ international presence ensures that our campus community is kept abreast of the latest global trends in the respective industries. Through our three areas of focus, we are able to align fundamental theories with research activities and the industry’s needs, to create informed graduates who can significantly impact the community.

Research & Innovation

Taylor’s University has a firm footing in research and innovation as we believe these efforts can contribute towards knowledge building and assist in the development of the industry and society at large.

As a University centred on research and innovation initiatives, we adopt a progressive outlook, embedding research components throughout our programmes and encouraging them at various levels in each faculty. Our students and faculty members engage extensively in “applied research”, which enhances the body of knowledge and creates a direct impact on real world applications.

All academic staff appointed at the degree level actively undertake research within the institution or in collaboration with industries or universities, either foreign or local. This research work shapes the creation and dissemination of new knowledge, feeding into the practical application of that knowledge, and ultimately informs and enhances teaching at Taylor’s.


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Our Research Centres play a crucial role in elevating the capabilities of our faculty members, through various training activities.

Career Services

The University’s commitment to producing world-class, industry-ready graduates is supported by the Taylor’s Career Services Centre, which seeks to enhance the students’ employability by instilling the right tools and knowledge through various initiatives.

Career Services continuously strives to ease the pathway for our students’ internship and future employment by actively seeking out and engaging with the industry’s best, thus taking them a step closer to their dreams. Career Services creates opportunities for students to be exposed to the industry and top employers both locally and internationally, through workshops, networking events, coaching and mentoring sessions, as well as industry insights.

Through its dedicated efforts, students are able to build on their knowledge and capabilities, enabling them to better understand and apply themselves before they step into the working world.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Taylor’s continues to provide opportunities for working adults to expand their knowledge and gain new insights. Through Taylor’s Centre for Continuing Professional Education (CPE), we open doors to personal and professional development, by offering programmes that reflect the current global market trends and needs.

We partner with various corporations and professional bodies to design workshops and conferences that broaden and instil lifelong learning. Drawing from our own expertise as well as strategic links with academic and industry partners worldwide, we have designed a range of contemporary programmes to assist individuals enhance their employability and cultivate new skills.

Architecture, Building & Design (MASSA)

Engineering (CERD)

Computing & IT (SIM@RUN)

Law (CRELDA)

Communication (SEARCH)

Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts (CRiT)

Business (CAFÉ)

Business (Case & Research Centre)

Education (CREDIT)


Today’s built environment professionals, such as architects and quantity surveyors, seek to create appropriate spaces for different human activities, using innovative, functional and sustainable design practices. At the same time, they are responsible to manage the clients’ briefs and budgets to ensure that their interests and values are fulfilled.

A meaningful environment forms a necessary and essential part of human existence. As our environments continue to transcend from natural to built environments, managing this transition becomes the key to sustaining a healthy balance for the future.

Building a Sustainable Future


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Why Architecture, Building and Design

at Taylor’s?

The Taylor’s School of Architecture, Building and Design (SABD) brings a new level of commitment to a holistic education in built environment.

At SABD, we seek to inculcate in our students a deep appreciation and understanding of the environmental conditions that shape our experiences and create a meaningful existence.

The School aims to produce outstanding built environment professionals who are capable of improving the quality, aesthetics, functionality and efficiency of built environments in helping the country realise its vision of becoming a fully developed nation by 2020.

SABD’s philosophy is to provide a wholesome education that satisfies our basic physiological needs and is relevant to the cultural, scientific and technological advancements of society. We provide a viable platform for students to work towards the goal of connecting people with their environment, leveraging on the industry’s best practices.

Strongly anchored in the philosophies of sustainable design and a people-centred approach, we ensure that our graduates are in touch with current trends and well-equipped to embrace the challenges of the future. We also endeavour to instil in them a desire to continuously improve the quality of the environment for individuals and the community at large, by challenging them to think analytically, plan wisely, design imaginatively and build efficiently.


Our Architecture and Quantity Surveying degrees are accredited by local and international professional boards that raise the bar of our graduates and ensure that they meet international industry standards.


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The School’s extensive academic links and industry network provide opportunities for collaboration in teaching, learning, research and student mobility. The programme, which is benchmarked against the industry’s best practices, arms students with knowledge, skills and capabilities to succeed as professional Architects and Quantity Surveyors of the future.

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We have carefully tailored our approach to maximise the students’ learning experience through a variety of teaching and learning strategies that extend well beyond the classroom. Students are exposed to real life scenarios and industry-relevant experiences designed to bring out the best in professional practice.

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Benchmarked against the industry’s best practices, SABD produces graduates who are well equipped to face future challenges and continuously improve the quality of the built environment for the community, while contributing positively to the nation’s growth and development.

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In our efforts to redefine the future of the industry, we continuously strive to benchmark our standards against the industry’s best professional practices. In order to ensure that our graduates fulfil the industry’s needs and standards, and graduate with internationally-recognised degrees, the School has put in place comprehensive programmes that have gained the accreditation of several local and international professional boards.

BOARD OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS MALAYSIA (BQSM)

Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) is a statutory body, governing the quantity surveying profession and promoting the growth of the quantity surveying profession through regulation and continuous professional development.

BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA OR LEMBAGA ARKITEK MALAYSIA (LAM)

The Board of Architects Malaysia or Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)is the Malaysian statutory authority responsible for the enforcement of the Architects Act. The Board has many roles and functions, one of them is to accredit architectural programmes offered in Malaysia.

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The School’s architecture programmes are accredited by the Board of Architects Malaysia, or Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM), making us the first private university with this recognition. Our programme meets the requirements of LAM, ensuring that graduates are eligible for an exemption from the LAM Part 1 Examination, easing their pathway to becoming Graduate Architects with the board.

The Quantity Surveying (QS) programme is also acknowledged and accredited by leading international boards, including the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) and the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM). The RICS and PAQS accreditations place our

Glen Jonathan Muga Bachelor of Quantity

Surveying (Hons)

The reason I chose to study Quantity Surveying at

Taylor’s is because of its accreditations with BQSM,

RICS and PAQS. This certainly beneficial to us as QS

graduates, as it increases our chances in securing a job

upon graduation.

QS graduates on par with international standards, meeting the requirements for professional surveyors from over 140 countries. Our graduates will also gain automatic membership to BQSM upon graduation.

Our programmes meet the rigorous standards of these professional accreditation boards, due to our stringent entry requirements, comprehensive curriculum, students’ work and achievements, as well as the qualified teaching faculty. These professional recognitions enhance our students’ career opportunities and ease the pathway for them to further their studies or pursue a professional qualification after they step out of university.

PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS (PAQS)

The Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) is an international association of national organisations representing quantity surveyors in the Asia and Western Pacific region. One of the main roles of PAQS is to promote best practices of quantity surveying in the region.

ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS (RICS)

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the world’s leading professional body for qualifications and standards in property, land and construction. RICS memberships offer a global passport to professional opportunities to more than 140 countries.


EXCELLING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Bong Chon Fan Bachelor of Science

(Hons) (Architecture)

One of the most interesting activities is the site analysis project, where we visit certain sites that are rich in culture. We are required to analyse and design a building that responds to the activities, cultures and climatic factors, as well as the site context. This really helped us to design structures that are relevant to the site and inspired us in our future designing process.

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SABD students have continuously clinched awards in numerous local and international competitions, demonstrating their ability to apply classroom theories into practice and excel in real-world scenarios. These competitions provide opportunities for students to test their knowledge and skills in competitive settings and benchmark their solutions against their peers. They also provide an avenue to enhance their learning, and network with other students from different institutions.

2014 Full Accreditation for both bachelor programmes by Board of Architects Malaysia, Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors.

Special Mention Paper6th RICS International Surveying Conference for Undergraduates

2013 Honorable Mentions

PAM-Lafarge Architecture Students Competition

Best Contigent Award

2nd Place - Multimedia Competition

3rd Place - Photography Competition Category BPertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Architecture Student Workshop

2012 ChampionHyundai Veloster Rev-It-Up Inter-College Challenge

2012 2nd Place – Installation Category

3rd Place– Multimedia Competition Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Architecture Student Workshop

2012 Special Mention Paper and Best Presenter Award 4th RICS-RISM International Surveying Conference for Undergraduates

2011 1st Place – Booth Design Competition Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Student Exhibition

2011 ChampionElectrolux Student Think Eco Challenge Competition

2011 Champion7Up Lipton Ice Tea Natural Arts Campus Design Challenge

2011 2nd PlaceCool Art Competition organised by Goethe Institute Malaysia

2011 3rd PlaceWharf Hoarding Design Competition 2011 organised by Bolton

2010 Champion Penang Eco Retreat Student Ideas Competition organised by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and the Green Building Index

2009 Champion SBC Corporation Berhad / Taylor’s Architectural Design Award

2008 1st Place – Booth Design Competition

2nd Place – Student 1 Day CompetitionPertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Student Exhibition

2008 Winner – Best Female Participant

2nd Place – Multimedia Competition

2nd Place – Sketch Competition

2nd Place – Fashion Design CompetitionPertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Architecture Student Workshop

2007 2nd Place – Booth Design CompetitionPertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Student Exhibition

2007 Champion SBC Corporation Berhad / Taylor’s Architectural Design Award 2007

Chan Huey HoongArchitectural Design Studio 2Communal Building in the Landscape

Chan Huey HoongChin YangMalianaLow Huey IngWong Xin YiRizduan HasibBahar PourmoghadamArchitectural Design Studio 1Cocoon (Hide-and-Peep Installation)

Heidi Tan Jia MeiArchitectural Design Studio 3 Visitors Interpretive Centre

DESIGN StUDIO SHOWCASE

Lee Car RolArchitectural Design Studio 4 Penang Eco Retreat

Michele Lim Chui YeeArchitectural Design Studio 5Arts CollectiveJalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman

Chen Cherng Yuarchitecture design studio 6

Chen Cherng YuArchitectural Design Project Local Government Service Centre

At SABD, we believe that research goes hand-in-hand with teaching and learning, as it provides a more solid foundation and robust education of the subject matter. Our goal is to elevate our research centre, MASSA, into a renowned research centre in Southeast Asia, which focuses on scholarly activities and dissemination of knowledge on modern architectural heritage.

We intend to address the urgent need to include modern architecture as part of the architectural heritage in Southeast Asia, thus aiding the process of planning settlements and designing buildings that are suited to the context and continuity of the cultures of Southeast Asia.

As part of our initiatives to document our heritage, the students visited Kampung Cina, Kuala Terengganu, to examine the site and produce detailed drawings. These drawings were subsequently used to restore a temple to its former glory, after it was partly ruined in a fire.

Other research projects undertaken by our students include:

Modern Architecture Kuala Lumpur Series featuring Masjid Negara, Muzium Negara, Stadium Negara, Stadium Chin Woo and British Council

The Inventory of Sungai Buloh Leprosy Settlements, Selangor

Chapel of St. Francis Institution, Malacca

No. 6, Hereen Street, Bandar Hilir, Malacca

Ho Ann Kiong Temple, Kampung Cina, Kuala Terengganu

Designing Functional Legacies

The Center for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA), which was established in 2005, aims to create awareness of the significance of the modern architecture movement to the public, professionals and educational community with regards to the built environment.

MASSA aims to foster interest and promote studies in the ideas and heritage of modern architecture, through documentation of intellectual and physical heritage of modern architecture in the region. The documentation covers buildings, architect firms, policies, organisations and laws developed in Southeast Asia from the 1920s onwards.

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Chua Wearn Hong Bachelor of Science (Hons)

(Architecture)

For one of our projects, my classmates and I were required to document an

actual historical building in Malacca into architectural

orthographic drawings. Through this project, we

gained technical knowledge on documentation of an

architectural erection and also familiarised ourselves with

computer applications.

We emphasise on equipping students with relevant skills and capabilities, to enable them to contribute positively to an industry that is heavily focused on maintaining the balance of the built environment and ensuring a sustainable future.

Translating Theory into Practice

Our carefully tailored approach combines a strong foundation of theories, as well as avenues to apply these theories into practical settings, to maximise our students’ learning. To achieve this, we employ a variety of teaching and learning strategies that extend beyond the classroom, where students are exposed to real-life scenarios and industry-relevant experiences that are designed to bring the best out of them.

The faculty is committed to providing students with a challenging and rewarding educational experience, where students learn through creating, innovating and pushing the boundaries of building and design. Throughout their course of study, students are encouraged to explore, experiment and express ideas and techniques in their pursuit of gaining deeper insight into their chosen field of study.

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Site Visits

Students participate in site visits, which teach them how to compose and analyse space, as well as understand the purpose and process of space creation.

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Dive Centre, Pulau Redang

Jonker Street, Malacca

Taiping Zoo, Perak

Signal Hill Community Centre, Sabah

Egyptian Tourism, KL

Chew Jetty, Penang

Bentong, Pahang

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On-site technical visits provide the opportunity for students to understand construction methodologies, as well as project management concepts, tools and techniques.

Field Trips

Students undertake educational visits to various places of interest both locally and abroad, including art galleries, historical sites, factories, and more, to gain insights and witness the concept of architecture and design in practice.

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Bauhaus International Summer School, Dessau, Germany

London, Edinburgh & York, United Kingdom

Henderson Wave Bridge, Singapore

Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, Selangor

Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Selangor

Rimbun Dahan, Selangor

Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan

Photovoltaic (PV) System Manufacturing Factory, Pahang

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Morib Sand Castle Building Competition

Kelana-Subang Elevated Highway Link

The Pinnacle Sunway Site Visit

Professional Networks

Students have the opportunity to participate in annual gatherings organised by PAM, RICS and RISM to foster closer ties with students from public and private institutions, and participate in a platform for exchange and discussion of current issues, best practices, trends and challenges. This provides greater insight into the industry and facilitates networking opportunities among peers with industry experts.

Exposure to Creative Solutions

We provide various platforms for students to compete, showcase and highlight their work, at national and international levels.

These platforms challenge the students and stimulate their creativity and enable them to benchmark their work against peers and professionals alike.

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Hyundai Veloster Rev-It-Up Inter-College Challenge

Penang Eco Retreat Student Ideas Competition

KL Pac Open Day

Creative Mafia @ Youth

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PAM Architecture Student Workshop

RICS-RISM International Undergraduate Student Conference

Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) QS Jamboree


During the course of their studies, students have the opportunity to travel and explore new surroundings, to enhance their perception of cultures, languages, design ideas and construction techniques. These travel experiences are designed to provide students with first-hand insight into different cultures, values and environments, and understand how they influence the built environment.

Activity Week

1 New York, USA

2 Barcelona, Spain

3 Amsterdam, Netherland

4 Rome, Italy

5 Moscow & Saint Petersburg, Russia

6 Istanbul, Turkey

7 Petra, Jordan

8 Cairo, Egypt

9 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

10 Nepal, India

11 Agra, India

12 Colombo, Sri Lanka

13 Beijing, China

14 Shanghai, China

15 Yunnan, China

16 Hong Kong, China

17 Seoul, South Korea

18 Tokyo & Kyoto, Japan

19 Hanoi, Vietnam

20 Bangkok, thailand

21 Siem Reap, Cambodia

22 Singapore

23 Yogyakarta, Indonesia

24 Bali, Indonesia

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Sarah Ahmad Bachelor of Science (Hons)

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The annual Activity Week allows us to travel overseas, and as an architecture student, traveling and seeing the different designs, buildings and artwork is truly inspirational. I personally love to learn from experience instead of the traditional academic approach, so the fact that we are given the chance to travel with our peers and lecturers, is great!

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Conferences organised by PAQS provide an avenue for intellectual exchange and sharing of best practices between industry members, academics and students.

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Conferences

Conferences are fertile ground for faculty members to gain insight into the latest industry developments and best practices. The knowledge gained enriches the teaching capabilities and in turn benefits the students.

Some conferences also serve as a platform for students to gain greater understanding of the industry, while encouraging exchange of knowledge and networking between members of the industry and students.

QS students carry out tasks such as Elemental Cost Analysis (ECA) during the workshops, and obtain valuable feedback from the panel.

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Workshops

These interactive platforms are an opportunity for students to showcase and present their work every semester, to a panel of industry members and academics from different backgrounds.

Through the panel’s objective and valuable feedback, students are able to improve their quality of work or approach. This not only enhances the students’ understanding of the subject matter, but also enables them to produce more comprehensive work that meets the required standards.

Strong Foundation, Monumental Alliances


The School’s extensive academic links and industry alliances ensure that our programmes are benchmarked against industry standards, thus remaining relevant with the latest trends. We have established close link with the industry, ensuring that our students can regularly engage with industry members to obtain understanding and insight into architecture and quantity surveying.

The Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) consists of leading professionals and industry experts, who work closely with the School to ensure that the curriculum offered is up-to-date and relevant with current industry practices and requirements. The IAP also assists in providing students with industry placements and career opportunities.

Industry Advisory Panel

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SAbd Lecture Series

Organised throughout the academic year, the SABD Lecture Series provides students with valuable exposure to the industry, equipping them with the understanding of current developments and issues that may impact their future practices. Students get the opportunity to engage in lively discussions and presentations with well-known and respected industry professionals from both the architecture and quantity surveying fields.

Architecture Quantity Surveying

the traditional architectural culture of tibet Xu ZongweiArchitectural Society of China (ASC)

Platforms and displacements as design strategiesJohn SergeantArchitect

workplace: the new Paradigm (Point 92) Huat Lim Managing Director, ZLG Sdn Bhd

vision culture Gregory BurgessArchitect,Gregory Burgess Architects

the architecture of daniel liebeskind: Berlin and new YorkJohn StevensonHead of Design (Architecture), Department of ArchitectureOxford Brookes University

the construction chemical industry in Malaysia Syed Nur Azman Bin Syed MustaffaAssociate Professor,Malaysia University of Science & Technology

design Kevin Mark LowFounder, Small Projects

chandigarh: the Modernistic experiment in architecture and town PlanningAr. Sangeet SharmaPartner Architect, SD Sharma & Associates

recent works + thoughtsNini Andrade SilvaArchitect, The Atelier of Architecture & Interior Design

design ProcessKarsten VollmerPartner,Foster + Partners

BiM applications in a Malaysian companyYap Yoke WanEnterprise Architect, Brunsfield Group

role of Quantity surveyor in the ProjectVincent TanContract Manager in Pembinaan Megah Ikhlas Sdn Bhd

Professional Practice: variation orderSr. Lee Wing TeyRegistered Quantity Surveyor

Quantity surveying – strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threatsSr. Dianna BaharuddinRegistered Quantity Surveyor

the winds of changeSr. Eddie WongDirector,Perdana Juruukur Bahan (Quantity Surveyors)

so You want to be a Professional Quantity surveyor?Sr. Wan Maimun Wan AbdullahDirector,Khalid Ahmad Architects


ArchDailywww.archdaily.com

Architects Accreditation Council of Australiawww.aaca.org.au

Architects Registration Board, UKwww.arb.org.uk

Australian Institute of Architectswww.architecture.com.au

Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysiawww.bqsm.gov.my

Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asiamassa.my

Construction Industry Development Board Malaysiawww.cidb.gov.my

Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia www.lam.gov.my

National Council of Architectural Registration Boardwww.ncarb.org

New Zealand Institute of Architectswww.nzia.co.nz

Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyorwww.paqs.net

Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysiawww.pam.org.my

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors www.rics.org

Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysiawww.rism.org.my

Royal Institute of British Architectswww.architecture.com

The American Institute of Architectswww.aia.org

The Chartered Institute of Building www.ciob.org.my

The New Zealand Registered Architects Boardwww.nzrab.org.nz

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• BUILDING • DESIGN

Pg. 04 Foundation in Natural & Built Environments (FNBE)

Pg. 06 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture

Pg. 10 Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons)

Pg. 14 Master of Architecture

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Education Pathway

Note : + : with practicum / industrial training

Year 1

Year 2

or

Year 1

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture

Awarded by Taylor’s University

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons)

Awarded by Taylor’s University

Year 2+

Year 3Year 3

Year 2+

Year 1+

Year 4

Master of Architecture

Taylor’s Foundation in Natural & Built Environments (FNBE)

SPM / O Level / Equivalent

STPM / UEC / A Levels / SACE International (SAM) / CPU / IB / Equivalent

1-2Years1 Year

Entry Requirements

PRE-REQUISITEBachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture • SPM/OLevel,min.5creditsinEnglishandMathematicswitha

passinBahasaMelayuand HistoryinSPM• PassSABDAptitudeAssessment(AA)• PassAdmissionsCommitteeScreening,whichincludesinterview

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons)• SPM/OLevel,min.5creditsinEnglishandMathematicswitha

passinBahasaMelayuand HistoryinSPM• PassSABDAptitudeAssessment(AA)• PassAdmissionsCommitteeScreening,whichmayincludeinterview

Master of Architecture• SPM/OLevel,min.5creditsinEnglishandMathematicswitha

passinBahasaMelayuand HistoryinSPM

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

ImproveyourEnglishatTaylor’sCentreforLanguages(TCL)

IELTS Band6.0TOEFL 79(InternetBasedTest)MUET Band 4UEC English B4O Level GradeC1119 (GCE-O) Grade B

Studentswhohavecompletedafullyearpreparatory/foundationstudyinEnglishmaybeexemptedfrommeetingtheEnglishrequirements.

For Postgraduate programme only

•MalaysianswhohavecompletedundergraduatestudiesintheEnglishmediumwillbeexemptedfromtheEnglishlanguagerequirement•Internationalstudentsmustachieve atleast6.5inIELTS

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Passwithmin.5creditsincludingEnglishandMathematicswithapassinBahasaMelayuandHistory

O LevelPasswithmin.5creditsincludingEnglishandMathematics

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)Passwithmin.5creditsincludingEnglishandMathematicswithapassinBahasaMelayu

Other QualificationsStudentswithotherqualificationswillbeconsideredonacase-by-casebasis

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME

Bachelor of Science or Arts in Architectural Studies / (Architecture) Min.CGPA2.67withLembagaArkitekMalaysia(LAM)Part1recognition

Other Qualifications Studentswithotherqualificationswillbeconsideredonacase-by-casebasis

Please refer to Pre-Conditions

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons) Taylor’s Foundation in Natural & Built Environments (FNBE)Passwithmin.CGPA2.33

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)Min.CGPA2.67in3subjects

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Passwithmin.5BsincludingEnglish andMathematics

A Levels Min.CDDexcludingGeneralPaper/GeneralStudiesinstudent’sfirstlanguage

South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE InternationalMin.ATAR70

BACHELOR PROGRAMMES

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ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS(Applicable to Bachelor programmes only)

• ForstudentswithoutaLAMPart1recogniseddegree,studentsmustobtainLAMPart1recognitionbeforebeingconferredtheMasterofArchitectureaward

• Min.six(6)monthspracticalexperienceaftergraduatingfromthefirststageofarchitecturaleducationataregisteredarchitect’soffice,approvedarchitecturalrelatedorganization or practice within the buildingindustry.

Asevidence,studentsaretoprovideareferenceletterfromthecompanythatclearlyindicatesthedurationofworkexperience,supportedbyacompanyprofile,andportfoliooftheirpracticalexperience

• DesignPorfolioAssessment• Personalstatement• Interview

Canadian Pre-University (CPU) Min.averageof65%in6subjects

International Baccalaureate (IB) Min.28pointsin6subjects

Other Qualifications Studentswithotherqualificationswillbeconsideredonacase-by-casebasis

04/05

FoundationinNatural&BuiltEnvironments(FNBE)The programme aims to introduce students to the different fields of study in the natural and built environments, and equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a degree in Architecture or Quantity Surveying (QS).

Thestructureoftheprogrammeisdesignedtoensurethatstudentsgainanoptimaleducationastheyprogressfromfoundationthroughtothedegree.Uponsuccessfulcompletion,studentsareeligibletoenrollintoourdegreeprogrammes,creating aseamlesstransitiontoobtainanarchitectureorquantitysurveyingdegreeatTaylor’s.

KPT/JPS(R/010/3/0142)09/18

Strong Built Environment Focus• Exposuretospecialised modulesprovidesasolid foundationtopursue degreesinArchitectureor QS;suchasCulture& CivilisationsandIntroduction toDrawing(Architecture), aswellasPrincipleof Economics,BasicAccounting andMathematics(QS).

• Developcriticalthinking andideagenerationskills, andenablestudentsto visualiseandcommunicate their ideas to the audience throughmodulesuchas CreativeThinkingSkills.

Highly Qualified Faculty• Dedicatedfull-time academicians with extensiveprofessionaland academic experience enrichstudents’learning.

1-Year Programme

Conducive Learning Environment• Exposuretoreal-life simulations,out-of- classroomfieldandstudy trips,interactionwith workingprofessionals aswellascompetitions throughouttheprogramme.

• Hands-onlearning environmentpromotes two-wayinteractionand sharingofknowledgeand resources among students andfacultymembers.

Reliable Support System• FirstYearExperience(FYE) initiatives,suchas motivationaltalksand peer-assistedstudysessions, providestudentsthe much-neededsupportto adjusttouniversitylifeand excelinacademicand extra-curricularactivities.

INTAKES: JANUARYMARCH

JULY

Programme Structure:

Semester 1• ElementsofNatural& BuiltEnvironments• Introductiontothe ConstructionIndustry• CreativeThinkingSkills• EnglishI• IntroductiontoDrawing• ConstructedLandscape

Semester 2• Culture&Civilisationsor PrinciplesofEconomics• IntroductiontoDesignor BasicAccounting• SocialPsychology• IntroductiontoBusinessor Mathematics• EffectivePublicCommunication• EnglishII

Foundation in Natural & Built Environments

(FNBE)

Year 1

06 / 07

BachelorofScience(Hons)inArchitecture

This programme is a pre-professional course that provides a recognised qualification in Architecture, and offers a pathway for further studies towards becoming an Architect.

Designedtogivestudentsdesignandtechnicalskillsforacareerinthearchitectureindustry, theprogrammecombinesthedisciplinesofartandscience.Itfocusesontherelationshipbetweenthepoeticsofspace,applicationofstructureandtechnology,aswellastheroleofarchitectureinsocial,culturalandenvironmentalsustainability.Graduatesalsogainasolidunderstandingofbuildingdesign,historyofarchitecture,constructiontechnologyandarchitecturalpractice,tocontributetowardsthedevelopmentofoursocietyandnationasawhole.

Professionally Accredited Graduates• AccreditationbyLembaga ArkitekMalaysia(LAM), exemptsgraduatesfrom theLAMPart1Professional Examination.

Design-Oriented Programme• In-depthknowledgeofdesign elementsandemphasison therelationshipbetween

3-Year Programme

poeticsofspace,viamodule suchasArchitecturalDesign Studios.

• Developheightenedsensitivity fortheenvironment,culture andclimateofaparticular placeviamodulessuchas ArchitectureCulture& HistoryandEnvironmental SustainableDesign.

• Students’designstudio projectsarepresentedaspart ofDesignStudioReview (everysemester),toapanel oflecturersandindustry professionalsforcritique andfeedback.

Technical Focus• In-depthknowledgeand understandingofthe applicationofstructure, materials,technologies andsystemsthatwillimpact thefieldofarchitecture, throughmodulessuchas BuildingMaterials,Building ConstructionandBuilding Technology.

Holistic Learning Approach• Valuableindustryexposure vialectureseriesandexternal designreviews,fieldtripsand sitevisits,whichenhance students’learningexperience.

• Experientiallearningthrough opportunity to participate inActivityWeek,an internationalstudytrip.

Dynamic Internship(Practicum)• 8-weekfieldworkinYear1 requires students to documenthistoricaland architecturalbuildings, throughasetofmeasured drawingsandareport.

• 8-weekinternshipinYear2 exposes students to the real-lifeworkingenvironment andenablesthemtowork withinabuildingteam.

Wide Selection of Electives• Selectfromawiderange ofelectivemodulesin specialisedareasofexpertise andresearchinterestofthe academicians.

KPT/JPS(R/581/6/0023)02/18

INTAKES: MARCH AUGUST

Semester 1• ArchitecturalDesignStudioI• ArchitectureCulture&HistoryI• BuildingMaterials• DesignCommunication• MPU(U1)-Module1*

Semester 2• ArchitecturalDesignStudioII• ArchitectureCulture&HistoryII• BuildingConstructionI• EnvironmentalSustainable Design• MPU(U1)-Module2*• MPU(U2)*

Practicum 1• MethodsofDocumentation &MeasuredDrawing

Semester 3• ArchitecturalDesignStudioIII• BuildingScienceI• BuildingConstructionII• ComputerApplications• MPU(U3)*

Semester 4• ArchitecturalDesignStudioIV• AsianArchitecture• BuildingServices• BuildingStructures• Elective

Practicum 2• InternshipTraining&Report

Semester 5• ArchitecturalDesignStudioV• BuildingScienceII• BuildingTechnologyI• TheoriesofArchitecture& Urbanism• Elective• MPU(U4)*

Semester 6• ArchitecturalDesignProject• BuildingTechnologyII• ProjectManagement• Elective


Career Options

• ArchitecturalModelSpecialist• ArchitecturalPhotographer• ArchitecturalStructureSpecialist• AssistantArchitect• Computer-AidedDesign/3DVisualiser• InteriorDesigner/InteriorArchitect• Resort/HotelArchitecturalConceptualiser• ThemeParkConceptualArchitect• TownPlanningConceptualArchitect

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

NOTE:*TheMinistryofEducation(MOE)requiresallstudentstotakeMataPelajaranUmum(MPU)(i.e.GeneralStudies)whichiscategorisedunderU1,U2,U3andU4withinthedurationoftheirstudies.U1modulesareprescribedbyMOEwhereasU2,U3andU4modulesarefrom alistofUniversityCoreModules(UCM)prescribedaspertheProgrammeGuide.

08/09

Fields of Study

Design & Design Studies Architectural Design Studio I (Body & Space)Introductiontoarchitecturaldesignasaself-expression,throughthedesignofafull-sizespaceforone’sownhabitation,takingintoaccountbasicawarenessofprogramme,materials,structure,constructionandsite.

Architectural Design Studio II (User & Context)Emphasisonprocessofprototyping space through theexplorationofsolids,planes,lines,frames,surfacesandopenings,withconsiderationsoffunctionalandspatialrelationship,aswellasform-making.

Architectural Design Studio III (Experiencing Space & Place)Explorationofspatialtypologiesinarchitectureinthecontextsoftheneighbourhoodandcommunity.Thedesignworkexplorestheplan-sectionintegrationtoachievearchitecturalformthatistectonicallyexpressive,functionalandresponsivetoitssite.

Architectural Design Studio IV (Sustainable Community & Environment)Explorationofenvironmentalsustainabilityissues in design such as the sun,wind,heat,cold,energyissue,andtheexistingbuildingcontext.

Architectural Design Studio V (Place Making for the Urban Community)Developmentofformalarchitecturaldesignstrategies,whileencompassingurbanissueswithinadenseurbanenvironment.

Architectural Design Project (Sustaining Humanities)DesigndevelopmentoftheprojectproducedinArchitectureDesignStudioV, that integrates the considerationsofbuildingperformance,feasibilityandcost,andbuildingtechnology.

Technical StudiesBuilding MaterialsSurveyofvisualandphysicalpropertiesofbuildingmaterialsandtheirapplication,whileencompassingenergysavingandrecycledmaterials.

Building Construction IIntroductiontoprinciplesandpracticesofconstructiontechnologyandbuildingcomponentsfrombasementandfoundation,floorandstaircase,beamandcolumn,wallandopenings,roofandceiling.

Building Construction IIUnderstandingofstructuralsystems in construction technologyinrelationtohistoricalandinnovativebuildings.Solid,skeletalandsurfaceconstructionsystemsarediscussedandanalysed.

Building StructuresPrinciplesofselectingstructuralsystemsanddesigningelementsandstructures,soilmechanicsonthedesignoffootingsandbuildingbehaviour.

Building Technology IDatacollection,analysisandevaluationofresidentialorsmallscalecommercialconstruction.

Building Technology IIApplicationofprinciples,practicesanddetailsofconstructiontechnologyintheprocessofdocumentingdesignproject.

Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Sustainable DesignIntroduction to environmentalissuesandthecomplexitiesthatdesignandconstructionprofessionshavetodealwithtocontainirreversibledamagethathumansettlementcausestotheenvironment.

Building Science IIntroductiontofactorsaffectingthermalperformanceofbuildingscreatingsustainableandcomfortabledesignsandminimisingtheuseofspaceheatingandcooling.

Building Science IIUnderstandingofbuildingacousticsinrelationtobuildingdesignandconstruction through acoustichistory,practicalmeasurements,soundinsulation,reverberationandnoise.

Building ServicesIntroductiontoservicesandUniformBuildingBy-Lawfortheplanning,coordinationandinstallationofwatersupplyandwastedisposalsystems,stormwatermanagement,electricalsupply,fireprotection,mechanicalventilation,

air-conditioningandverticaltransportationsystems.

Cultural, Artistic & Social StudiesArchitecture Culture & History IChronologicalsurveyoftheintellectual,aesthetic,technological,politicalandeconomicfactorsthatinfluencedthedevelopmentofarchitecturefromearlycivilisationtoEnlightenment.

Architecture Culture & History IIInvestigationonthehistoricaldevelopmentofarchitecturethroughdevelopmentsfromtherevolutionaryperiodtothepresentday.

Asian ArchitectureHistoricalexplorationofSouth,SoutheastandEastAsianarchitecturewithinasystematictreatmentofarchitecturaldesignandconstruction,buildingscienceandtechnology,gardendesignandcityplanning.

Theories of Architecture & UrbanismArchitecturaltheoryinthebroadercontextofphilosophicalschoolsofthoughtandculturalandsocialconditions.

Methods of Documentation & Measured DrawingPrinciplesofbuildingpreservationandmethodofrecordingthroughmeasureddrawing,written and photographic documentations,includingapplicationandmanagementofarchitecturalhistoricdocumentation.

Documentationofhistoricalandarchitecturalsignificantbuildingsintheformofas-builtdrawings,throughfieldwork.Theoutcomesarecollectionsofdrawingscomplementedwithareport.

Professional StudiesDesign CommunicationIntroductiontofundamentalskillsforcommunicationofarchitecturaldesign,taughtthroughfreehand,constructeddrawing,andarchitecturalmodelingheldoutdoorsandinthestudio.

Computer Applications Integrationofcomputingknowledgeintodesignstudio.3Dmodelingskillsincommunicating design ideas instudiodesignprojects.

Internship Training & Report Professionalattachmentstoarchitecturalpractices.UnderstandingtheprocessofsubmissiontotheauthoritiesofWorkingDrawingsfromanarchitecturalpractice.

Project ManagementIntroductiontoprinciples,techniquesandmanagerialissues.

Electives• AestheticComponents &Effects• ArchitecturalConservation• ArchitecturalPortfolio• Architecture&Comics: TheVisualNarrative• Architecture&Nation Building• Architecture&Tourism• Architectureinthe Humanities• ArchitectureTechniques• CostinginArchitecture• Design&Making• Food&Culture• IslamicArchitecture• Junk=ed• LandscapeArchitecture• Nature&Architecture• Photography• Re-presentingPlace• TalesofThreeCities• TechnologyinArchitecture• ThinkingArchitecture

10/11

BachelorofQuantitySurveying(Hons)KPT/JPS(R/526/6/0056)03/19

INTAKES: MARCHAUGUST

This programme is a professional course that provides a recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying, and offers a pathway towards becoming a registered Quantity Surveyor.

Theprogrammeemphasisescreativity,rationalisation,andinnovation.Itfocusesontheteachingofmeasurementofconstructionandlegalissuesandemphasisesontrainingtoimprovetechnical,managementanddevelopmentskills.Theseskillsenablestudentstoabsorbawiderrangeofknowledge,adapttovariousconditions,andtosolveproblemscreativelyandinnovatively.

Graduatesofthisprogrammewillunderstandtheco-relationbetweeneconomics,technology,managementandlaw,addingvaluetothefinancialandprocurementmanagementofconstructionprojects.

3½-YearProgramme

Professionally Accredited Graduates• Graduatesgainautomatic membershiptotheBoardof QuantitySurveyorsMalaysia (BQSM).

• Graduatesgainrecognition fromanetworkofover140 countriesthroughtheRoyal InstituteofChartered Surveyors(RICS).

• Accreditationfromthe PacificAssociationofQuantity Surveyors(PAQS).

Strong Foundation in Cost Management • In-depthknowledgein measurementofbuilding elementsandcostestimating throughmodulessuchas MeasurementandEstimating.

• StudentsworkonElemental CostAnalysis(ECA)for projectsfromconsultants (everysemester),producing datathatwillbeusedby designersandclientsto controlprojectcost.

Technical Focus• Understandingof inter-relationshipbetween technicalandcommercial elementsofconstruction, throughmodulessuchas ConstructionTechnology, BuildingMaterialsand Structures.

• Exposuretolatestindustry softwaresuchasCostX Estimating(projectcosting

tool)andBuildSoft (constructionsoftware solutionforestimationand jobcosting).

Business-Savvy Graduates• In-depthexposureand understandingofbusiness and management through modulessuchasProject Management,Management ScienceandFinancial Management. Learning Beyondthe Classroom• Gainvaluableindustry exposureandkeepabreast withindustrypracticesvia lectureseries,conferences, workshopsandsitevisits.

• Opportunitytoparticipate inActivityWeek,an internationalstudytrip,to experiencedifferentcultures.

Dynamic Internship Programme• 6-monthindustrialtrainingto developpracticalandrelevant skillsforfutureemployment.

Semester 1• MeasurementI• BuildingMaterials• ConstructionTechnologyI• IntroductiontoLaw• MPU(U1)-Module1*

Semester 2• MeasurementII• BuildingServicesI• ConstructionTechnologyII• SiteSurveying• MPU(U1)-Module2*• MPU(U2)*

Semester 3• MeasurementIII• ManagementScience• BuildingServicesII• ConstructionTechnologyIII• Elective• MPU(U3)*

Semester 4• MeasurementIV• Estimating• ProfessionalPracticeI• SoftwareApplicationfor QuantitySurveying• Structures

InternshipIndustrialTraining&Report• PracticalTasks

Semester 5• BuildingServices& CivilEngineeringQuantities• BuildingEconomics• FinancialManagement• ProfessionalPracticeII• ResearchMethodology• MPU(U4)*

Semester 6• ValueManagement• ConstructionLaw• DevelopmentEconomics• Dissertation• ProjectManagement


Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying

(Hons)

Career Options

• BuildingMaterialManager• BuildingSurveyor• ConstructionManager• ConsultantQuantitySurveyor• ContractorQuantitySurveyor• DeveloperQuantitySurveyor• Geomatic&LandSurveyor• M&EQuantitySurveyor• PropertyManagement,Valuation&EstateAgencySurveyor

NOTE:*TheMinistryofEducation(MOE)requiresallstudentstotakeMataPelajaranUmum(MPU)(i.e.GeneralStudies)whichiscategorisedunderU1,U2,U3andU4withinthedurationoftheirstudies.U1modulesareprescribedbyMOEwhereasU2,U3andU4modulesarefrom alistofUniversityCoreModules(UCM)prescribedaspertheProgrammeGuide.

Year 4

12/13

Fields of Study

QuantitiesMeasurement IIntroduction to the principles,purposeandfunctionofStandardMethodofMeasurement(SMM),measurementprinciples,descriptions and standard phraseology,specificationwriting and the measurement ofstructuralworks.

Measurement IIMeasurementofwalls,timberfloors,studpartitions,staircase structure and finishes,floor,wallandceilingfinishes,includingpainting.

Measurement IIIMeasurementofdoors,windows,roofstructureandfinishes,roofdrainage,structuralsteelandmetalworks.

Measurement IVMeasurementofpiling,renovationanddemolitionworks,externalandlandscapingworks.

Building Services & Civil Engineering QuantitiesMeasurementofplumbingworks,soil,wasteandsanitaryappliances,mechanicalandelectricalworksandcivilengineeringworksusingCESMM.

TechnologyBuilding MaterialsIntroductiontovisualandphysicalpropertiesofbuildingmaterialsincludingenergysavingandrecycledmaterialsdescribingthe

manufacturingprocess,salientpropertiesandtypicalusesandecologicalimpact.

Building Services IIntroductiontobuildingservicesandUniformBuildingBy-Law(UBBL)fortheplanning,coordinationandinstallationofwatersupply,seweragedisposalandtreatment,stormwatermanagement,telecommunicationservicesandventilationsystems.

Building Services IIIntroductiontomechanicalandelectricalservicesandUniformBuildingBy-Law(UBBL)fortheplanning,coordinationandinstallationofairconditioning,electricitygenerationandsupply,buildingfiresafetyandverticaltransportationsystems.

Construction Technology IUnderstandingofthefundamentalsofearthworks,sitesetting-out,foundations,walls,columns,beams,floors,windows,doors,ceilings,stairs,roofstructureandroofcoverings.

Construction Technology IIUnderstandingofthefundamentalsofpiledfoundations,formworks,scaffoldings,shoringandunderpinning,partitionandsuspendedceilings,portalframes,precastconcreteandsteelrooftrusses.

Construction Technology IIIUnderstandingofthestagesofdewatering,deeptrenchandbasementexcavation,structuralsteelwork,curtainwalls,prestressing,plants

andequipmentusedformaterialhandlingandtensionmembraneroofconstruction.

StructuresQualitativeappreciationofdeterminateandindeterminatestructures,rudimentarystructuralanalysis,deflections,understanding and applicationofstructuraldesignandloadingcodes.

Computing & Office PracticeSite SurveyingUnderstandingofthefundamentalsofsitesurveying,linearsurveying,leveling,traversingandtachometry,areasandvolume,curveranging,setting-outandElectronicDistanceMeasurement(EDM).

Industrial TrainingExplorationofreal-lifeexperienceinanactualworkingenvironment.Oncompletion,atrainingreportisrequired(togetherwithaLogBookandDiary)outliningtheexperiencethathasbeenobtained.

Practical TasksDocumentationofElementalCostAnalysisfortwo(2)projects,accompaniedbydrawingsorsketchplansusingallthenecessaryECAforms.

Professional Practice IOverviewofprofessionalandcontractualresponsibilitiesandfocusontheimportanceoforganisation,administration,legalandcontractualproceduresinrelationtobuildingprocurement.

Professional Practice IIIntroduction to administrationofconstruction contracts and sub-contractsincludingtherolesandresponsibilitiesandtheimportanceoflegalandcontractualproceduresinrelationtointerpretationofparticularclauses.

Software Application for Quantity SurveyingIntroduction to computer softwareprogrammestoprepareBillsofQuantitiesincludingmeasurement,comprehensivepricing,resourcereports,budgetandcostcontrol,tendering,tenderanalysisandevaluationandelementalcostplanning.

Research MethodologyUnderstandingofthecurrentdomainspecificknowledgeandacomparisonbetweenthedifferentchannelsofresearchmethodologyleadingtosynthesisanddocumentationofinformationgathered.

DissertationUndertakeandsubmitindependentresearchworkwhichmayconsistofbothrecordingandanalysingofdataorthesummaryofpublishedmaterialonthetopicsupplementedbyopinion gathered through interviewsorquestionnaires.

Estimating & ManagementIntroduction to LawIntroductiontoMalaysianLegalSystem,LawofTorts,misinterpretation,negligence,trespassing,nuisance(publicandprivate),liability,breach

ofstatutorydutyandgeneraldefenses,ContractLawandPrivityofContract.

Management ScienceHistory,theories,conceptsandprinciplesofmanagementandexploresthecharacteristics,structure,behaviourandeffectivenessofanorganisation.

EstimatingIntroductiontotheprinciplesofestimatingandcomponentspricessuchasmaterial,plant,wastage,profitandlabour.

Building EconomicsOverviewoftheQuantitySurveyor’sroleduringthepre-tenderstageusingvariousmethodsofcontrollingbuildingcosts,therelationshipbetweenbuildingmorphology,designvariablesandlifecyclecosting.

Financial ManagementIntroduction to the managementoffinancialandorganisationalstructureandemphasise on examination ofresourceusesystems,managementofstaff,financialinformationsystemsandcapitalinvestment.

Value ManagementUnderstandingofthehistory,theories,conceptsandprinciplesindecisionmakingprocessandintroductionoftheideaofunnecessarycostand cost cutting exercise incostplanningandcontrolstage.

Development EconomicsIntroduction to the development,rolesandcontributionofconstructionindustrytonationaleconomy

includingdevelopmentappraisalandsourceoffinanceavailable.

Project ManagementIntroductiontoprinciples,techniquesandmanagerialissues in a construction context.

Construction LawExplorationofdifferentrelationshipswithintheconstruction process as wellaslegal,economicandcontractualconstraintsimposedinbuildingcontracts.Anunderstandingoftheadministrative,legalobligationsandcontractualproceduresofdisputeresolutioninrelationtoconstructioncontracts.

Electives• AutoCAD• IndustrialisedBuilding System(IBS)• FacilityManagement• IntelligentBuildings• SustainableHousing Development

14/15

MasterofArchitectureKPT/JPS(N/581/7/0021)01/18

INTAKES: MARCH AUGUST

The programme is equivalent to Part 2 of the Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM) Professional Examination, and is a full-time professional Master’s programme that centres on the advanced study of architecture. It takes on an integrated approach to learning architecture and adopts the teaching philosophy of ‘design as research’. It aims to develop well-rounded architectural graduates, leading to the development and application of appropriate solutions to encounter demands of the globalised and cross-cultural environments.

Studentsundertakearangeofspecialistandresearch-basedstudioprojectssupportedbyknowledgeandapplicationoftechnologyandenvironment,culturalcontext,research,andprofessionalpracticetoforgethepositionof‘sustaininghumanity’.Utilisingadesignasresearchteachingpedagogy,thedesignstudioformstheintersectionofinterestsacrossthreebroaddomainsofinquiry,i.e.urbanity,community,andtechnology.

2-YearProgramme

Research-Led Teaching• Ateachingpedagogythatis designedbasedonthe theme“ResearchInforming Design”,wherearchitectural design,beingthecoreof architecturalstudies, isviewedasacreative interventionresolvedthrough research-ledactivity. Integrated Studies • Apartfromthedesignstudio, the programme is supported bymoduleswithinthe streamsofresearch,cultural context,advancedand integratedtechnologyand environment,aswellas entrepreneurship andpractice.

Global Perspectives• Sharingofglobal experiences and architecturaldiscourse within the architecture fraternity,through internationalexchanges intheareasofpractice andresearch.

Highly Qualified Academicians• Learnfromacademicswho possessvastprofessional expertiseaswellas academic and research experience,including PhD-qualifiedstaffand RegisteredArchitects.


Career Options

• ArchitecturalStructureSpecialist• Architect• DesignConsultant• InteriorDesigner/InteriorArchitect• ProjectManager• SiteSupervisor• Residential/CommercialArchitect• Resort/HotelArchitecturalConceptualiser• ThemeParkConceptualArchitect• TownPlanningConceptualArchitect

Master of Architecture

Year 1 Year 2

Semester 1• Culture&Community DesignStudio• Environment&Technology: CaseStudy&Analysis• ResearchMethods

Semester 2• UrbanDesignStudio• Environment&Technology: Synthesis• Elective

Semester 3• ArchitecturalThesisI• AdvancedBuildingTechnology• ProfessionalPractice& Entrepreneurship I

Semester 4• ArchitecturalThesisII• ProfessionalPractice& Entrepreneurship II

16/17

Field of Studies

Design & Cultural StudiesUrban Design StudioInvestigatesthewaysofmeetingthedemandforenvironmentalsustainability,withakeyfocusonthelivedexperienceofcities.

Community& Culture Design StudioPromotesarchitecturaldesignasanexpressionoftheculturein a community context and delvesintotheprinciplesandmethodsofinterpretingmeaningfromavarietyofusers regarding designed objectsofhabitation.

Architectural Thesis IInvolvesanin-depthstudyofthestudents’choice,wherethey must demonstrate methodologicalandtheoreticalrigourwithintheirproposedtopic.

Architectural Thesis IIInvolvesanin-depthdesignprojectofthestudents’choiceandformsthedesigndevelopmentofthethesis.

ResearchResearch MethodsExploresarangeofarchitecturalresearchmethods,withanemphasisonhypothesisformulationandgathering,recordingandanalysisofdata.Trainsstudents to integrate research skillsasaninquiryprocessindesign.

Environment & TechnologyEnvironment & Technology: Case Studies & AnalysisAddressesarchitectureasanintegrationoftheenvironmentandtechnology,andexaminestheroleofbuildingtechnologyandsustainabilityinarchitecturaldesignthroughanalysisandevaluationofacomplexbuildingorgroupofbuildings.

Environment & Technology: SynthesisAddressesarchitectureasanintegrationoftheenvironmentandtechnologyforacomplexbuildingorgroupofbuildings,andexaminestheroleoftechnologyandsustainabilityasagenerativeforceinarchitecturaldesign.

Professional PracticeProfessional Practice & Entrepreneurship IFocusesontheprinciplesofprofessionalpractice,suchasConditionsofEngagementoftheArchitect,professionalfees,managementofasmallpractice and ethics and codesofconductexpectedofanarchitect.

Professional Practice & Entrepreneurship IIFocusesonthedifferenttypesofconstructioncontractscommonlyused in the construction industry,andthearchitect’sresponsibilitiesandliabilitiesunderthecontracts.

ArchitectureProfessionalRegistration

Requirementsofdifferentcountriesmayvary.Studentsareadvisedtorefertoarchitecturalinstituteintheirrespectivecountriesonacademicandprofessionalregistrationrequirements.

Register as Graduate Architect with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)

Master of Architecture or equivalent (2 years)

Register as Graduate Member with Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)

• Working Experience with a Registered Architect (minimum of 2 years) • Commences from date of registration as a LAM Architectural Graduate

LAM Part III Examination (once a year)

LAM Part I & II Examinations

• Register with LAM as an Architect that carries the title ‘Ar’ • Apply for PAM Corporate Membership

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture (3 years)

GraduateswhoobtainedtheBachelorofScience(Hons)inArchitectureandsubsequentMasterofArchitecturewillberequiredtotakePartIand/orPartIIProfessionalExaminations.

UponpassingtheLAMPartIIIProfessionalExamination,onemaybecomeaCorporateMemberwithPAMandregisterwithLAMasanProfessionalArchitectthatcarriesthetitle‘Ar’.

18/19

QuantitySurveyingProfessionalRegistration

Requirementsofdifferentcountriesmayvary.Studentsareadvisedtorefertoarchitecturalinstituteintheirrespectivecountriesonacademicandprofessionalregistrationrequirements.

Joint Test of Professional Competence (JTPC)

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons) (3½ years)

• Working Experience with a Registered Quantity Surveyor (minimum 2 years)• Commences from date of registration as a BQSM Graduate Member

Register as Graduate Member with Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM)

and the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM)

• Register with BQSM as a Registered Quantity Surveyor • Register with RISM as a Quantity Surveyor that carries the title ‘Sr’

UponaccreditationofthedegreebytheBoardofQuantitySurveyorsMalaysia(BQSM),graduateswhoobtainedtheBachelorofQuantitySurveying(Hons)willberequiredtotaketheJointTestofProfessionalCompetence( JTPC)inQuantitySurveying,jointlyconductedbyBQSMandRISM(QSDivision).

UponpassingtheJTPCandaprofessionalinterview,onemayregisterwithBQSMasaRegisteredSurveyorandbecomeaCorporateMemberwithRISMthatcarriersthetitle‘Sr’.

EnrolmentInformation

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How To ApplyStep 1: Choose your programme• Pleasereviewtheinformationintheprospectus/websiteandspeaktoour counselors/representativesforadvice.• Indicatetheprogrammethatyouwishtoapplyandtakealookattheintake datesanddecideonyourpreferredintake.

Step 2: Check Entry Requirements• Pleasechecktheentryrequirementstoensurethatyoufulfillthenecessary criteriafortheprogrammeyouwishtoapply.• ApplicantstotheSchoolofArchitecture,BuildingandDesign,Schoolof MedicineandSchoolofEducationaresubjecttoadditionaladmission proceduresandforms.Youmaycheckwithourcounselors/websitefor furtherdetails.• AllapplicantsapplyingforUndergraduateprogrammesmustmeetour EnglishLanguagerequirements.

Step 3: Check Documentation Requirements and Deadlines• Compilealltherequireddocumentstoapplyfortheprogramme. ForInternationalstudents,allcompletedocumentsneedtobesubmitted toTaylor’satleast8weeksbeforethecommencementoftheprogramme.• Kindlyensurethatyoucheckthedeadlinesforsubmission.

Step 4: Submit Application Form• PleaseensurethatyoufilluptheApplicationFormcompletelyandaccurately.• Allapplicantsarerequiredtopayaregistration/processingfee(programmes requireinterview/assessment).• AllinternationalstudentswhodonotholdaMalaysianIC/Malaysianpassport mustapplyforstudentpass.AninternationalStudentChargeiscompulsory andisnon-refundable.ApplicantsholdingDependentPassandMalaysiaMy SecondHome(MM2H)visaarerequiredtoconverttoStudentPasswhile studyingatTaylor’s.

Step 5: Apply for Scholarships, Bursaries & Financial Aid• Applicationforscholarships,bursariesandloansrequireseparateapplications.• PleaserefertotheScholarships,Bursaries&FinancialAidbooklettocheck ifyouareeligibletoapply.

Step 6: Apply for Student Residences• Applicantsinterestedinlivingon-campushavetoapplythroughUResidences.• PleasesubmittheTaylor’sResidencesApplicationFormwithbookingfees.

Step 7: Check Status of your VISA Application (For Non - Malaysians) • AllinternationalstudentswhoareapplyingtostudyatTaylor’sUniversitymust applyforastudentpass.• PleaseconsultanInternationalStudentsOfficerorlogontowww.taylors.edu.my formoreinformation.

SCHOOL OFARCHITECTURE •BUILDING•DESIGN

Taylor’s University, Lakeside Campus( JPT/BPP/1000-801/67/Jld.2(32) KPT/JPS/DFT/US/B21)

No. 1, Jalan Taylor’s, 47500 Subang Jaya,

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Tel : 603-5629 5000 Fax : 603-5629 5001

E-mail : [email protected]

www.taylors.edu.my/university

• Penang Office Tel : 604-899 9396 Fax : 604-899 9596

• Johor Bahru Office Tel : 607-351 3692 / 351 3694 Fax : 607-351 3689

• Kuantan Office Tel : 609-566 3709 Fax : 609-566 3710

• Kuching Office Tel : 6082-345 808 / 345 807 Fax : 6082-345 809

• Kota Kinabalu Office Tel : 6088-486 936 / 486 937 Fax : 6088-486 938

This publication contains information, which is current as of February 2015. Changes in circumstances after this date may impact upon the accuracy or timeliness of the information. Taylor’s University does its best to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate, but reserves the right to change any information described in this prospectus without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.