Hi.Just want to ask for some opinion.
Is it possible to take full-time architecture degree program while working full time at night?
Can this possibly be done?
Any advice?

what is the nature of the full-time job at night? if it's just jaga FB page for online sales, that's not a problem.

thing is, architecture is pretty demanding in terms of time. the load can be dealt with, but time is an issue. usually students use the long stretch of uninterrupted time at night to work. no classes, no lunch breaks, no solat breaks etc. just full on 6-8 hours solid work.

if u're working full-time at night, and study full-time during the day, i'm not sure when u're suppose to rest and do stuffs .

BTW, the nature of full-time studies in Malaysia requires u to NOT work full-time. part-time no problem. schools have the right to terminate u if u work full-time while engaged in a full-time studies.


This post has been edited by azarimy: Feb 2 2018, 09:39 PM

Are you certain of this rate? It's pretty low.

Currently, based of few friends of my, ex-classmates

part 1 - RM2,8k-RM3,2k (fresh grad)
part 2 - RM4,5k-RM5,5k (fresh grad-1 year exp)

but, they are UK/AUS grad, working within PJ/KL

Wow, that is quite high. My daughter was offered RM2.3k for part1, but well, it was an interim job before going for part 2, so told her to accept it. She gained lot of experience from the less than a year working and doing her part 2 now.

This post has been edited by wiraone: Nov 19 2017, 12:18 PM

i think they work for a big global firm hence the salary..

otherwise its just around "pretty low" rate range averagely..

Sifu, i am advanced diploma in architecture and degree in applied management,
however i am thinking of going of taking up undergraduate such as architecture part 1 *in part time
or QS degree in part time.

any advice.

hi, sorry for the late reply.

where did you obtain your advanced diploma from? i can help you plot how for do you still have to go if you plan to venture back into architecture and become a professional architect.

then we can weigh whether it's worth it compared to QS or just maintain your current degree.

Hi, I am planning to take either Comp Sci or Architecture for my Degree. What are the math requirements for Architecture? Can you give me a few topics of math or add math that are used in Architecture?

Mostly geometry. Others are just simple physics equation and rule of thumb resolutions. In my opinion, architects often need up to form 4 maths.

I’m a working adult aged 30 this year, with biology background working in pharmaceutical industry as marketing.

I always thought I chose the wrong path, because I love architecture, design, urban planning and interior stuff.
I understand it would be kinda late to start from zero with Part 1 architecture degree at this age. What other part time degree I may consider if those mentioned are my interest?

Hello there. Sorry for the late reply.

In architecture, there is no such thing as late. Many famous architects started late, but they are entirely driven by their passion and eventually flourish. 30 is still young. I've had students nearing 40 when they started their degree.

Anyways, apart from architecture, you can venture in interior design or landscape design (which also needs a degree). But if you're really passionate about architecture, they might not be enough to satisfy you. Heck, even part 1 degree probably will not satisfy you either, as it will only allow you to become assistant architect - with little power to call the shots.

You want to design? Part 2 is what you should be after. Again, absolutely no wrong in starting late. Design requires maturity. Most of our fresh grads lacks them pretty much.

Allow me to chip in, if you want to make architecture your career, or have further progression as an architect, remember that the 'fun' designing part is only 10% of what architects do. The rest of the time we deal with
- laws and regulations
- coordination with other consultants
- dealing with difficult clients and/or their unknowledgeable project managers
- costs, suppliers, products
- producing boring but necessary drawings for construction
- BQ, contracts (especially when the QS amend the standard contracts to set up so many traps, you have to read through all of them)
- payments (or sometimes nonpayments)
- lobby for projects and running a business + managing a practice (if you are owner/partner/director)

Hi Mr Azari, is it possible to start off at UTM Space as a part time student and then transfer to full time in UTM? This is because i couldnt provide Muet result for the UPU application and i really wanted to get in to the programme.

This post has been edited by sykuann: Feb 13 2018, 03:48 PM

Hi Azarimy,

First of all, I want to express my gratitude to you with a BIG THANK YOU!
I've recently passed my Part 3 Exam!!!

Come to think that, it is all started from here. Without your kind sharing on Architectural Studies, I guess I'm still lost in the middle of nowhere.

But thankfully, 10 years ago I found here and now is where I am today.

Everyone who has interest in Architecture, do not fear and do not give up!
Azarimy will answer all your queries selflessly.


Lastly, THANK YOU again for your countless help and encouragement!

Cheers!

I am not able to get into local public university.So I am considering about going into UTAR or Taylor's.In your opinion, which is better? The difference in fees is very high and I am afraid of making the wrong choice.

This post has been edited by UnicornRainbow: Mar 10 2018, 12:54 PM

taylor's is already well established, while UTAR is one of the fastest rising IPTS for architecture. u cant go wrong with either of the two.

Mr.Azari, thank you for ur information!But I am still having some questions about it.I am planning to study M.Arch abroad,is there any differences or effects if I study in Taylor's or UTAR?Or studying in both of them is almost the same and won't affect my future studies?

This post has been edited by UnicornRainbow: Mar 14 2018, 08:53 AM

In most situations, not much difference between the two. At most, look for active MoUs (Momerandum of Understanding) between Taylors/UTAR and the target university u planning to study M.Arch.

MoUs usually dictates some form of collaboration between the schools. It ia something u can take advantage of, especially when considering yo further study or expand ur prospects.

U can find this information in their websites. MoUs are something schools are proud of, and will actively advertise it to the public.

Last year I went to Strathclyde, Glasgow, and there were about 30 Malaysians studying architecture and many of them were from Taylor's. If you go to other universities, u will find flocks of UiTM in one place, UTM in another, UTAR in the other and so on.

Hi! I'm recent STPM graduate with CGPA3.75 and I'm going to choose Bachelor of Science in Architecture
I want to apply both UTM and UM but I'm facing a problem which is to put which university as my first choice... I've heard from seniors saying that public universities usually fancy students who put them as first choice rather than 2nd/3rd.
So... I hope that after deciding which university is my first choice I'll make sure I can perform well and pass through the interview
or is there any architecture seniors here mind sharing their education experience in UTM/UM?
both of these universities are well recognized and it makes me more in dilemma

Hello Mr Azari!

I just received my SPM results today and its safe to say that i have credit in every subject. I wanted to enter UiTM but i realised that i got a C for my Physics which makes me unqualified for the course. Does making an e-Rayuan work? Im still confused as what it means/purpose. Im sorta stressed out that i cant pursue in UITM.

Is there an alternative? (be it IPTAs or IPTSs). Was considering TARC as its affordable enough. Another question, if i enter matriculation, will i still be able to enter any IPTAs?

Thanks in advance

This post has been edited by holoboi: Mar 15 2018, 07:36 PM