Technically u're not architecture student yet, right? There might be some firms who're willing to entertain, but u might have to sign some non-disclosure agreements and what not. They dont want u to reveal trade secrets away.

Yes, do try and write and explain ur situation and what u want from them. Thats the best way.

Regarding firma in PJ, i might know a few. Let me ask around.

Yup! Not yet, only going to start the course next year in fact. Oh, okay that's alright

Will do that! I've tried googling architectural firms in PJ, but the descriptions and all are a bit vague.

Thank you! I will await your reply

go to LAM website. they have a list of practices in malaysia including their address.

Thank you!

Hi mr az, just to double confirm, by "u need to be enrolled by 2017", u mean enrol into the course or enrol registering as part 1 or part 2 after graduation?

For my case, im startin my master in uk later this month, meaning i will graduate around sept 2017, will i be automatically accredited by then, or need to take seperate part 2 exam after coming back? Thanks

Hi mr az, i'm currently studying a levels and going to apply to study architecture degree in uk. However, i have questions about the portfolio they mention in their requirement in UCL, Shefield and so on.
Do i receive the portfolio only if i got to interview or not?
Also, after i submitted my application, when will i get the task?
What should i include my portfolio? Can i prepare now even i dont have the task?
Please reply ASAP as i'm going to apply soon, thanks.

hi,

enroll into any accredited programme as listed in LAM list by 2017. meaning either part 1 or 2.

but first of all, u have to ensure ur current part 1 is accredited first. if u have started ur masters this year, the 2017 ruling doesnt apply to u, regardless if u graduated later than that. it's the point of enrollment, not graduation.

portfolio is always required in any field of design or arts. so if u intend on jumping into this field, get your portfolio ready ALWAYS. when they ask for the portfolio, you need to send them a copy. they might require u to send digital copy instead, so get that ready too. most of the time, i just find it easier to setup an online portfolio and just give the link to anyone who's interested. then i can just concentrate on updating the site time and time again.

they will inform u roughly about 3-6 weeks after u've submitted the application. so yes, better get going now.

regarding what to put in it: this is a creativity-driven field. so any and every form of creative process that u've been through counts!

Hi sir, thank you so much for this thread.

I'm a bursary student currently doing A-Levels, ending this year in November. I'm applying to overseas universities for architecture according to the list given by JPA, which includes 4 universities from UK and another 4 from Aus.
The news regarding LAM not recognizing overseas degrees anymore caused many doubts to arise, especially about JPA plans for future graduates that they had sponsored. A friend of mine contacted JPA about this matter and they said that they do not recommend us applying for architecture as it will bring 'problems' when we return to Msia, but will still sponsor us if we ever get the course. They also mentioned that they will not be sponsoring anymore for later batches.

My questions are : how much of an impact will this new policy bring to our batch of architectural students studying overseas? (commencing studies at 2016)
Will we ever get a job from LAM, since graduates under JPA scholarship will be bonded, if they don't recognize our degree?

Sorry for the long-winded post and my apologies if this topic has already been answered. Thank you once again.

1st of all, the 2017 ruling does not affect or change any aspects of those going to enroll by 31 december 2017. Lets be clear on that. It doesnt matter when you come back, so long as you start before 2017 ends.

For architecture, JPA will follow LAM's list to the letter. At the end of 2017, the list you see today will no longer be in effect. In its place will be a new list of accredited schools (a few are currently in the process as we speak). JPA will then follow this list in offering sponsorships.

Btw, LAM do not offer jobs. They control the license to get jobs. If you come from a non-accredited school, it's not the end of the world. You can still sit for the part 1 and/or 2 exams independently.

Ah, building on that, does that mean that if I were to start uni at 2016, completing my 3yrs degree at 2018, my degree is still equivalent to LAM part 1, without having to take the part 1 exams?

Secondly, to acquire the LAM part 2 qualification I would have to do my masters at a recognised uni (according to the new list released by then) and if I were to do my masters at an unaccredited school, I would just need to take LAM part 2 exams to become qualified?

Thank you so much for clearing my (and others') doubts!

Yes.

Yes and yes.

No problem.

Ya my part 1 is local accredited. But what if the current/new title of part 2 in uk uni(MArch Architecture) is different from existing title in the lam website list (Diploma in Arch(Pg Dip)). Am i still lam part 2 coming back eventhough the title is different from the same uni?

I noticed some uni in uk are now in Master but lam website still show their uni offering diploma or bachelor for part 2.

Thats the thing about the international list. It has never been updated. No new school can be entered in the list, and the existing ones cant be changed.

So its true, if u take the masters, it wont be accredited. Only the exact title listed on the website will be accredited. This is why the new 2017 ruling is proposed - to make it more transparent and flexible.

Hello Mr. Aza,

Im currently in my final year now. I'm still deciding whether to pursue part 2 ASAP or just get more experiences with working. Parents are forcing me to rush my masters, but I still want to enjoy more on working because I kinda get tired with classes ( I enjoyed my time on internship session much more and high spirited sending those bomba submissions). Is rushing Part 2 really worth it? Im from a really low income background, so I might need to start saving for fees if I were to rush em.

Also, what is the requirement to get into UTM for Masters Part 2? And do I need to start rearrange/sorting and archive my portfolio digitally or in traditional medium?

Hello,

Well it's totally up to u. Working experience is critical between part 1 and part 2. We would say 1 year is good, 2 years is best. But its not necessary to go beyond that as u would have acquired everything u need for part 2 by then. Obviously u could use the money acquired to assist for ur PG studies.

For UTM, portfolio is a must. We usually recommend A3 portfolio. Digital portfolio can be used assuming u bring ur own Pad for easy viewing (probably one of the best reason to tell ur parents why u need the Pad!).

Hi Mr. Azza,

I'm looking to study diploma in ungku omar polytechnic for architecture, then hopefully going to a local university like UM or UTM.
This is, if I manage to enter ungku omar, anyways.

But I heard that it's hard for poly students to enter, is this still true?

this is mainly due to the small number of intakes for diploma holders vs the number of graduates. imagine about 1000 diploma holders pop out each year, and only 100 gets placement for degree. the rest would have to wait and work for a year before trying again.

so when u graduate, other graduates 3-5 years your senior are also competing for placement in public universities.

Hi azarimy,

I'm STPM leavers here, need some advice from you hope you would be able to help me.

I'm planning to study architecture at UTAR(accredited by LAM right ?)(saw it at LAM website) the course offered is considered as part 1 right ?

Is architecture really that difficult to study ? Is the course more to computer based or more to drawing in traditional way ?

As stated in UTAR website, I need to submit 3 A3 size portfolios of building may I know how should it be like ? I completely no idea about this (can you tell me where can I find examples of it?)
Hope you can answer my question, your guidance are highly appreciated. thank you

Hello there.

Architecture isnt hard to study. Learning is probably something everyone knows how to do. It's the output that kills u.

Architecture dont have a lot of exams. In its place, we have crits. It's rigorous, hectic yet fluid and dynamic and most of the time unpredictable. Its where u show the others the work u have done and get scrutinized for it.

U might have worked day and night to produce a design based on what u have learned (and im sure uve learned alot). But on crit day u realized the subtle things in the brief that u thought was unimportant suddenly become the determining factor in ur failure.

Just look at the requirement for applying. It sounds simple, right? Just three A3s of any building. Yet u have absolutely no idea what they want, right? Trust me, go look it up the web and they'll give u a bunch of different answers.

Even asking the previous students might give u a different answer too. So u might opt for just doing whatever u like, and suddenly be scrutinized for ur choice where u were unable to defend. Just a simple matter of choice and get grilled for it.

Studying part is easy. But every semester they'll ask u to produce, produce, produce. U need the mental power and stamina to absorb knowledge and be squeezed like a sponge at the same time.

A big thank you for your advice. I'll take note of all that.

Another question here need your help, if I study in..like UTAR is it after I finish the degree course and I also obtained the part one qualification or I have to go take LAM exam individually ?

And is it UTAR have accreditation from LAM ? Did I saw the correct thing at LAM website ?

Thank you.