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.

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!

Hi sir,

According to the LAM list, for the Australian unis, all the recognition is for part 2 only. Does that mean that if I were to do my 3yrs degree at, say, University of Sydney, I would need to take LAM part 1 to become accredited? (Enrolling in 2016)

Secondly, what qualifications do you need in order to become a lecturer for architecture? Let's say in terms of education, professional qualification and experience.

Looking for some much needed guidance.

Thank you so much for your time!

This post has been edited by matthewwong: Nov 13 2015, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the quick reply!

Let's say if I were to take path iii, I can be a lecturer after about 5 years of practice after I had my part 2, is that correct? *theoretically*

This post has been edited by matthewwong: Nov 13 2015, 11:28 PM

Ah, I see. Thank you very much for the clarification.

Also, is it hard to get into IPTAs like USM for masters if you didn't study your degree there?

This post has been edited by matthewwong: Nov 14 2015, 11:00 PM

Ah, yes.
Thank you so much for answering my inquiries!

Hello Sir,

Good day.
I was wondering:

1. Is it possible to get into local unis for architecture like UM, UTM or USM using IELTS as my English language qualification? I've heard mixed answers about this. If yes, how probable is it?
2. Is there a possible pathway for someone to take to become an architect in Malaysia if he is a civil engineering graduate?

Thank you for taking the time to read these and answering them.

Hi Sir,

This might be an unusual question but is there an architect who used to be an engineer and he/she designed and built bridges and was famous for it? I heard about it some time ago and I couldn't recall his name...

Thank you!