anyone here from kliuc? am wondering how good is their degree in architecture. I am choosing between Ucsi and kliuc.

This post has been edited by girugaga86: Apr 10 2012, 01:04 PM

Why? Any reason

Edit: let's say I am planning to further my Part 2 in IPTA after getting my Part 1 through external examinations. Will the choice of the IPTS that I'm planning to go affects my chances of getting a part 1? Or am I required to gain some field knowledge prior to sitting for my Part 1?

This post has been edited by girugaga86: Apr 11 2012, 09:35 AM

I see. So it'd be better to go to ucsi for their experience. What do you think of UCSI in general? Judging from their students works/etc from the architectural workshops? And how do you rate IPTS' works compared to those from IPTA?

Besides my best work, what else do I need to prepare/compile for my portfolio? Sorry if the question is already asked.

I concur. There are so many aspects to cover.

So the portfolio could be everything ranging from my design studios to the work that I've done in an architecture firm? Hmm, make sense. Well, thank you azarimy. I've been following this thread for a while. This is my first time posting here. Will post again if I have any more questions in the future.

Anyone here from lim kok wing? Few weeks ago i've posted here and considered about going to UCSI for my first degree. I enquired about the fees in LKW and its much cheaper than UCSI. But I've heard so many negative remarks about lkw and most are about "walao a lot of blackies" and "lecturers dont teach" etc etc but nothing about their architecture. Honestly, how good is their architecture?

yeah seriously man, I heard so many negative stuff about LKW, I did consider heading there once. But i really wonder though cause some of my friend's work are really impressive. Their only complaints was the bad management. So speaking in terms of education for architecture, what so bad about LKW really? I'm curious.

edit: I see that you're working hard to prepare for the architectural workshop, PADI. I wish you good luck for it. Hope its all good. Have fun

This post has been edited by girugaga86: Apr 25 2012, 02:27 AM

what's UTAS? university of tasmania?

i see, may i know the fees as well? or any link to their course fees? im also searching for a unis that offers affordable degrees

and to mr aza, i would also like to know if i have completed my first degree (bachelor of scs) in an IPTS, and have taken my part 1 through external examination, do i still need MUET/IELTS to enter IPTA? and is MQA still important if i already have a part 1? lets say i want to pursue my Part 2 in IPTA, and i've already have part 1 through external examination. Just want to know do i still need MUET and MQA.

Ahh, but if include the living expenses in Aussie. It should be way out of my parents budget then. Hmmm.. Guess i'd just continue searching within Malaysia first.

and i havent obtained my Part 1 yet i was asking what if I've already obtained my Part 1. Do i still need MUET and my course to be recognized by MQA in order to apply for my part 2 in an IPTA. Cause if possible, i'd like to join IPTA for my second degree.. But i'm curious though, how hard will the Part 1 examination be? Mr. Aza..?

I see, so even if i have obtained my Part 1, i still need MUET.

And what i meant was, lets say i am to pursue my first degree in IPTS, and that IPTS has yet to be accredited by MQA/LAN. For example, UTAR or KLIUC. And after my first degree, given that i've already passed the Part 1 examination and obtained my Part 1. Do i still need my course to be recognized by MQA in order to enter IPTA even if I already have my Part 1?

As far as i concern, a Diploma holder from an IPTS who want to enter IPTA for their first degree. Their course should at least be recognized by MQA. IPTA wouldnt even bother about your application if your course is not accredited by LAN/MQA. Wonder if its the same for an IPTS' first degree graduate, who already obtained their Part 1 through external examination. Is MQA still important then? I remember when i was working as a trainee in my firm. An architect told me that once you've obtained your Part 1, the IPTA could care less about anything else. How true is this?

I see, I was a little bit lost about MUET and MQA accreditation. Thanks for clearing that up for me!

Another thing is, I have decided to join UCSI. Dont think i'll be going to KLIUC or LKW. Taylors is out of the question, mostly because of their fees and i'm not even sure if they can retain their Part 1 after 2013. Since what they have now is just a conditional accreditation for 2years. If i am to join taylors, it'd be for their Part 1. Pretty big risk to spend so much and not knowing whether they can retain it but im sure they can retain it somehow.

But anyways, I cant seem to find UCSI's Bsc Architecture in MQA list of recognized courses. But i remember a friend of mine did tell me that UCSI has a provisional accreditation by MQA for their Bsc architecture. And most of his friends have no trouble passing the Part 1 exam. Although he failed the interview (portfolio tak cukup bagus) and was given an assignment to complete then sit for the exam again so is it safe to assume that UCSI architecture is recognized MQA? or should i just clarify this with MQA. Abit worried here. Maybe i just think too much

Yep, i guess i will just do that. Thanks again, azarimy

pretty good deal honestly. Are you applying there though?

how much would it cost to ship in here to Malaysia? seems like a good book to read.

I considered LKW before for my degree, it seems that there are so many bad rumors about LKW and i don't understand why. It was so bad until my aunt who knows nothing bout architecture education told me that LKW is bad. I dont know where the rumors are coming from but I dropped LKW from my list. If LKW reputation is that bad until a firm doesn't really want to accept you, then i believe it's pretty serious.

what i could gather is:

1) loud music everywhere
2) you can smoke in the campus
3) uni paid more attention to social events than actually teaching you
4) lecturer not up to par (or so)
5) most of their good lecturers went to Taylors or UCSI (this was few years back, not sure about now)
6) too many foreigners

the first two are based on my own experience, i actually wen't there to enquire about their course.

My friend is studying in LKW, he's one of the top student there. Work wise, he's amazing. But that's individual, and it's pretty subjective cause their work doesn't actually represent the quality of the school they're in. So i'm not actually sure hows the standard for their architecture course in LKW. Most of the rumors I heard is towards LKW and not about their architecture education. Hopefully someone can clarify this

this is probably irrelevant to the thread but I was wondering what kinda computer specs you guys are using for your work

especially to run softwares like autocad, revit, 3ds Max, Sketchup and Photoshop/illustrator.

Alright, thanks again azarimy

i'm planning to invest in a workstation once i completed my studies. Right now, a gaming laptop will do. And yes, "laptop". No choice, cause i need the portability and i'm always on the go.

I have checked with dell precision models. And they are kinda off from my budget or you have any good recommendations? i'm not really familiar with quadro gpus, although i know they're good.

This post has been edited by girugaga86: Jun 5 2012, 10:35 PM

wait wait, So UCSI is also given the "conditional accreditation" similar to Taylors? or you're saying that university (in general) that conducts architectural programmes are given the conditional accreditation first so that their facilities can meet up with LAM requirements?

Anyway, I just submitted my portfolio to UCSI, I'm currently a diploma student hoping to continue my degree there. I heard that MQA only allows maximum of 30 credits transfer. But i guess that is almost equivalent to one year right? Anyway, hows UCSI so far? i do agree that they lack in facilities though.. been there to check around.

and I wonder if Taylors can retain their Part 1 accreditation or not..

yep, you too?

Hmm.. there are no news about UCSI receiving any conditional accreditation from LAM. So i doubt that they did.. But yeah, we can only wait for LAM to confirm this. Btw, which year are you in now?


I see, so you're planning to join the next year intake?

Hi, mind if I pm you a few questions regarding Taylors?

I don't think UCSI has gotten any of the conditional accreditation for Part 1.. No news about it.

to Azarimy, if UCSI manage to improve their facilities to meet the requirements from LAM. How long do you think it'll take for them to get accredited for Part 1? lets just assume that all is well (syllabus, students work and everything is okay) Do they still have to wait for the next review by LAM again?

Hi there again, I have another question.

A friend of mine just told me that if we're diploma holders from other institution (IPTS) and then we enter the 2nd year of Degree in an accredited IPTS (Taylors uni). Are we still entitle for their Part 1? He told me that in order for us to get the Part 1 in Taylors, we have to complete the whole 3 years instead of skipping to the 2nd year.

is this true?

edit: lets say in this scenario, we're diploma holders from another college and want to continue our degree in Taylors.

This post has been edited by girugaga86: Jul 7 2012, 12:41 AM