It's here! The long awaited M.Arch (Part-Time) is now open for intakes. UTM have been working hard in converting and revamping the old B.Arch (LAM Part 2) SPACE programme, and now it's finally available.

The interview will be conducted on 27 January 2017 (Friday) in UTM KL Campus Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra (old: Jalan Semarak). Apply online at the link below. The code of the programme is MBESA1BKA (remember to get this right or else you'll be applying to the wrong programme!).

http://admission.utm.my/

The UTM M.Arch PT spans 3.5 years (7 semesters), with the programme mirrors the Full-Time programme. However, the running of the studio differs slightly where students are required to be attached to a practice and conduct their studies integratively.

The programme will be conducted in part-time mode where classes/studios will be on weekends (Saturday/Sunday) in KL Campus. This is not a distance-learning or online programme; you have to be physically in UTM.

Basic Requirements:
a. Meets the general university requirements (SPM Credit in BM and Maths);
b. Holds a recognized undergraduate degree in architecture with at least 3.00cgpa**;
c. Certified with LAM Part 1***;
d. Have fulfilled at least 6 months working experience in related industry;
e. Must be attached to a practicing architecture firm through the duration of the studies; and
f. Passing the Intake Interview (27 January 2017).

**For candidates below 3.00, they must have at least 2 years of working experience in the related industry to compensate.
***Either automatic accreditation or passing independent exams.

Intake Interview Requirements:
i. Original personal documents
ii. Original certificates
iii. Portfolio of professional works as well as during studies (including anything else that might interest us)
iv. Reference letter from the current employer/practice indicating their support and endorsement.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask here.

Hi. Where do you plan to study, btw?

If you're talking about LAM compatible programmes (such as RIBA or RAIA), it should be fine. You can get yourself recognized after you finish your Part 2 by sitting for the LAM exam individually. You have to fill in the form, and LAM will verify your background and the Part 2. Then you will pay the exam fee and wait for the exam date. If you pass the exam, you are recognized. If you fail, you can either sit again or will be given the option to do a small theoretical project when you can show off all your Part 2 skills. If you fail that also, you can keep taking it until you pass.

If you came from a recognized school, it would be as simple as fill in the form, bayar fees, get certificate. All in a day. There is no PASS/FAIL.