Thank you so much for your prompt reply!
I have further questions if you don't mind.

1. How does accreditation work? Is it based on 'when X graduates' or 'when X enters into university'?

2. I'm not sure if you are aware, but Melbourne University introduced its new model in 2008, which means that current architecture students obtain a degree called Bachelor of Environments (3 years) which is designed to be a general pathway to master degrees in engineering, architecture, surveying and other related fields. Students then go on to do a Masters of Architecture (2 years). We noticed that this differs from "B. Arch / M. Arch (Coursework) - Option C" for University of Melbourne in the LAM list. Does this affect accreditation for Part 1 or Part 2 in any way?

Thank you so much for your time.

Mr Azarimy,

Working experience (log book) in preparation for part 3 exam commences upon registration of LAM or PAM? As far as I was informed it used to be LAM but was changed to PAM recently. where can I find the info on this?

Thanks.

Hi, I've just graduated from a chinese independent high school last year and I'm thinking of studying architecture degree course locally. Any suggestion for local university? and if possible do mention about the pros and cons 

Thanks 

these things do happen, and it's quite common. most of the time it's attributed to the lecturers ability to manage the studio and instruct students, but it also depends on the ability to go deep into the students' designs. this is more prevalent in studios with inexperienced lecturers, or lecturers who thinks they're too good for everything else.

but the thing is, not many of these favourite students will survive post school. and i'm not saying this to make you feel good. i have friends in practice who keeps complaining how they fire top graduates from local schools because they cant put together a valid argument on design! some survived for 3-4 months, others 1-2 weeks before having to change schools. in fact, some could not land in a good firm and eventually ended up in school, teaching.

academic wise there's nothing wrong with them. but when u work in practice, u need to know ur design inside out. and i mean KNOW everything about it. if u take somebody else's design, change a bit here and there and call it yours (like your friends did), then u wont be able to justify why that room there with that orientation and that shape, right? because it came from somewhere else!

not to worry about it. u will have the last laugh. just do what u do and be true to yourself.

and possibly switch school after ur part 1 to see how other schools do it. wanna join UTM?

Yeah I was thinking to change school to pursue my part 2. 

Also, should I practice for like 1-2 years as Assistant Architect upon recieving my Part 1 LAM or just go straight to further my study for Masters Part 2 LAM? I heard most of the firms don't want to let you go and tell you going to study is a waste of time etcetera. I was also reading the post you made about Kamil Merican, who also says the same thing when he was invited to give a talk at my school; is Masters Part 2 LAM really worth it rushing for?

Also thanks for the previous replies!

im not aware of that change. need to ask around. LAM handles all registrations as far as i'm concerned. PAM only helps on the CPD points.

well first of all, u HAVE to go out and work for at least 6 months before continuing ur part 2. this is the new ruling by LAM, unless u dont plan to have a part 2. it's true, some firms would try their best to not let u go, but then again, they're bound to labour laws, where u do have legal rights. sure, some people might b**** about that their office loves them too much laa whatever laa. but really? if u wanna go, just go laa. it's not like the firm can blacklist u or anything.

good workers are uncommon in architecture profession. if they really like u, they'll wait. if they really, really like u, then the firm may sponsor ur studies a bit (under contract of course). this has happened to a number of my students. it's like, going to study, fully sponsored, and have a job waiting for u when u graduate!

the fact is, there is a shortage of part 1 positions out there, simply because people are going to study straight away. they'll say many things to not let u climb up to their level .

Found this

really shortage? or was it the industry make it "shortage" by underpaid many of part 1

Just wanna ask after completing degree part 1, in order to continue masters part 2 we must work for 6 months? where does the latest information come from upon checking on lam website it is really hard to get info especially on the criteria for part 1 part 2 is not detailed enough anyways i am doing part 1 st taylor's which is accredited

http://focusweek.my/Article.aspx?ArticleId=13992 i dont quite understand or is it fake news

http://focusweek.my/Article.aspx?ArticleId=13992 i dont quite understand or is it fake news

Just read your post on pg 129 thanks for the info this forum is really helpful!!!!! Just a question though if i were to enroll in 2016 and graduate in 2018.. will there still be accredition problem?

Mr Aza, I'm just wondering, if let say, I am attached to the government for 5 years, would it be best to start working with them right after Part 1 or further my Part 2 first and serve later and whom I'm gonna work for?

well first of all, u HAVE to go out and work for at least 6 months before continuing ur part 2. this is the new ruling by LAM, unless u dont plan to have a part 2. it's true, some firms would try their best to not let u go, but then again, they're bound to labour laws, where u do have legal rights. sure, some people might b**** about that their office loves them too much laa whatever laa. but really? if u wanna go, just go laa. it's not like the firm can blacklist u or anything.

good workers are uncommon in architecture profession. if they really like u, they'll wait. if they really, really like u, then the firm may sponsor ur studies a bit (under contract of course). this has happened to a number of my students. it's like, going to study, fully sponsored, and have a job waiting for u when u graduate!

the fact is, there is a shortage of part 1 positions out there, simply because people are going to study straight away. they'll say many things to not let u climb up to their level .