I would like to find out if arts, technical drawing etc are really important in applying for ipta as there is a note stating students who take up these subjects for stpm/spm will be given priority. Are there many who take up these subjects?

Thanks

IUCTT - B.Arch unacc LAM Part 1 & 2 equiv

Can someone please confirm if IUCTT is offering Part 1 & 2 equiv as stated in the first page by azarimy. It is stated on their site that they offer a Bachelor of Architectural which is a 3 years programme and students are accepted based on STPM/A Levels. Therefore, I am implying that at best, it will be considered equivalent to a part 1 as opposed to both part 1 and part 2.

http://www.iuctt.edu.my/iuctt/fabe/course.htm

Thank you.

ok thanx
that means that someone who got a part 1 qualification LAM will be able to proceed to the 4th and 5th year of their degree so as to complete part 2 equivalent and take the part 2 professional course right? if they accept of course.

okay thank you.

May I ask. If I take Part I from UCSI, can I continue Part II in a different uni? Or must I take both from the same uni?

Thanks

From what I understand from PAM's site, If my degree is from an institution that is not accredited by them, I'll have to go for a 2 stage process which includes and interview and a presentation of my portfolio. Only if I fail the 2 stage process will I be required to sit for an additional exam in order for my 1st degree to be recognised as a Part 1 qualification.

Did I get it wrong?

Assuming I managed to pass the 2 stage process and my qualification is deemed to be a part 1 qualification, will I be able to continue with my 2 year degree from any accredited institution thereby satisfying Part 2 in order to be a graduate architect.

Thank you.

thank you.

"The Architectural Science programme is a 3+0 degree course that leads to Bachelor Degree in Applied Science in Architectural Science awarded by Curtin University of Technology and equivalent to the Part 1."

source : http://www.limkokwing.edu.my/v6/academic/archi_as.asp

Assuming that the degree from LKW is a Curtin B. Applied Sc. (Arch. Studies)
It would appear that you do not have to take Part 1 based on the list given at

http://www.lam.gov.my/List/Australia.htm

Look at number 13.

Your main concern should be this

"The Board's list of recognised architectural programmes refer to the full time programme conducted by the university/institution concerned at its main campus. Students are therefore advised to note that the recognised list does not automatically cover twinning programmes or programmes by cooperation (based on franchise) or other forms of arrangement or understanding between recognised oversea/local universities and non-recognised local institutions.

Students who obtained their Degrees in Architecture from such a programme will be required to appear for the Part I and II Examination conducted by the Architectural Examination Council of the Board."

Source : http://www.lam.gov.my/accreditationlist.html



correct me if i am wrong


This post has been edited by schizophrenic: Apr 19 2008, 10:29 PM

we shall wait for azarimy to reply on this. Besides, I do not know what LAM meant when they say 'non-recognised local institutions'. Does this mean accreditation by LAM or MQA? I would assume that it is LAM. If that is so, I do not know if they recognise institutions instead of their individual programmes. Either way, I am still unsure if LKW would fall under either category so as to escape the provision I pasted above.


I do not know how it works for LKW (curtin degree) because the statement made by LKW appears ambiguous.

In a way they are saying that it is equivalent with the Part 1 (though they did not state Part 1 in Aus or Malaysia, however it seems safe to assume it is the Part 1 for LAM). However, what do they mean by equivalent or equivalent in what sense? They did not expressly say that students will be exempted from the Part 1 test as required for those who did not obtain their recognised/accredited degree in the main campus.

They might just simply meant to say that the degree is equivalent to the one in Curtin and since the Curtin degree is recognised in itself then it is considered equivalent to Part 1. They did not address the overriding circumstances of a graduate required to appear for the Part 1 test if they did not obtain the recognised degree by full time study from the main campus.


There are some degree certificate which does not state the mode of study whether at the main campus or elsewhere but it will probably be stated on the transcripts.

If it is not stated on the transcript or the degree cert then I doubt the overriding circumstances would apply as the degree and transcripts from a student who did his degree from LKW will be an exact mirror of those who did it in Curtin.

This is important when it comes to registration as a graduate architect because both the degree cert and the transcripts are required
http://www.lam.gov.my/architects.html

nb: when I mention accredited/recognised, I meant accreditated/recognised by PAM - LAM.



correct me if I am wrong because this is not my area of specialty. I am just checking for someone I know.

This post has been edited by schizophrenic: Apr 19 2008, 11:23 PM

I have just sent Lim Kok Wing an email seeking a clarification on this matter. I am not hoping a favourable reply as the matter has been clarified by azarimy but it is still better to hear what LKW has to say about this.

If a graduate from LKW with the Curtin degree decides to continue with his Bachelor of Architecture in Curtin which is recognised by LAM as a part 2 qualification, then must the graduate take a part 1 examination conducted by LAM in order to register as a graduate architect or will the Part 2 qualification extends recognition to the Part 1 qualification as well?

https://eduregistration.graphisoft.com/?gcl...CFQc3egodCmQbJQ
This site claims that they offer archicad student edition for free.

I do not use it but it might be of interest to others.