here's what i know:

up until now, LAM does not recognize any twinning programmes. to them, when u do part 1, u do it full in one school, and when u do part 2, u do it full in one school. no switching.

what taylor's provide is some sort of a loophole:

3 years diploma after SPM (non part 1). melb U will accept diploma holders from taylor's into 3rd year (final year) of part 1. meaning u'll do 1 year part 1. later u'll do a part 2 in melb U as well.
at the moment, unless u reveal that u're from taylor's, there's no way for LAM to know that ur part 1 is a twinning programme. i believe on the certificate it'll state "Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies" or something. so when u apply for part 1 and 2, usually u'll just show LAM the two degrees. but ofcourse, if they check ur portfolio, u might kantoi there. i'm not sure what the consequence are, bcoz i've never met anyone in this situation yet.

if u're going to RMIT with a taylor's diploma, similar problem might occur. but since RMIT does not have a partnership with taylor's, u'll join 2nd year instead.

will it too late for guy at 29 to pursue his dream as a architect from 0?

in the induction month
damn seniors
hahaha

anyway
my dean of fspu said that the degree of architecture will be upgrade into master?
and uitm also trying to get recognize from RIBA
prof amran said la
in this year..

when was this?

i was informed that UiTM didnt manage to get it in may. btw, they changed it to BSc of Architecture so that they could get RIBA, not the other way around .

hey, for all the Archi Students.. plz pay a visit to the Archi Student Exhibition in 1 Utama.. is fun and im sure you will be able to learn something from their work! have fun! it ends this Sunday (22 July 07)

welcome to architoture!!!
wahaha kena lagi dgn senior

yup
UiTM xdpt lagi la dr RIBA

Ermm
i dont see any archi students from UiTM shah alam
where ha?
tu akak SI, x nak pindah Shah Alam?

akak arcanawar
dtg SA x?
part 7?
byk sgt dh g
part 7 blum lg g kot
haha
find me la
hehe..xnk ngaku..
last g part 8

hahaha
cari laaa
weeaak
bistu skrg sem bape?sume mau tuka SA ka?apsl?SI kecik studio?
bkn ke ade wifi?bez tuh

longer, obviously. since u can only take a maximum of 12 credits per semester (normally 14-16). UiTM have a different way to calculate credits (different from the entire world apparently haha), so dont get urself confused here .

so for a 5 year course, it would usually take about 8 years part time.

Really? yea RIBA is so important though. Do anyone know any inexpensive uni/college in US that is RIBA accredited? what about japan? thinking of getting a scholarship too.. cuz my parents sure cant afford sending me abroad.. =(

what's the difference between architecture and interior architecture?

nop..
i am interested in engineering..
heeeheh

I would need to gain two years of working experience after I have graduated, before I would be able to practice Architecture...Hmmm...

BTW, I would also like to know which Universities in Peninsula Malaysia are offering Architecture. (For my case, preferably recommended private universities since I took the SAT instead.)

Is Taylor's School of Architecture accredited? (Their website stated that their course is accredited, but I would like a confirmation.)

Thanks.

http://www.taylors.edu.my/courses/arc/arc_landing.php?id=212

Yes. Passion keeps you on. The questions that my employers (work as trainee in several firms) always ask is, "Why do you take up Architecture?" or "Why do you want to be an Architect?" There is no correct answer but one of my boss did mentioned that he took up architecture because he wants to build better living structures for mankind...guess that's a good answer.

Does that mean...something... "Not too good..."? 

BTW, what do you all think about "UCSI" University for Architecture? (Its Diploma Architecture course seems to only have Provisional Accreditation though...if that means something not too good as well?) No sign of any form of Accreditation for its Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Architectural Technology...

FINALLY,

I think LIMKOKWING University looks the best to me thus far...(I am actually very impressed by their website.)

Their programmes looked good (Seems to be more technical orientated than others BTW);

http://www.limkokwing.edu.my/v6/academic/archi_as.asp
Some advice would be appreciated.

EDIT: Oh yeah, it is recognized by PAM too! 

"Practice" is a big word.

If you complete the architecture program in LUCT (not sure if you need to be sent to Curtin in Australia), you qualify for Part 2...as long as you finish their twinning/partnering program with Curtin. So, you don't need to sit for any Part 2 exam in Malaysia, if you want to qualify to sit for Part 3 exams.

If you don't get any Part 1 or Part 2 in Malaysia, you can still work here. Only when you get Part 3 would you be eligible to call yourself a Registered/Professional Architect. But to get Part 3, you must finish part 1 first, then Part 2...