UCTS launches Master of Architecture programme
SIBU: University College of Technology Sarawak ( UCTS) will commence its two-year Master of Architecture programme next month.
Its vice chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said the qualification is equivalent to Part II of Board of Architects Malaysia ( LAM).
“This is a very prestigious professional recognition in Malaysia and worldwide,” he told a press conference yesterday.
Khairuddin said: “We want to make UCTS and Sibu the niche for ‘ Borneo Regionalism’, so it is timely for UCTS – a green university with state- of- the- art facilities – to become the pioneer in Borneo with this postgraduate programme”
He added that the curriculum complies with LAM and Malaysian Qualifications Agency ( MQA), with industry advisory panel to check curriculum, syllabus besides teaching, examination questions and projects done by students for quality assurance.
This programme aims to help LAM Part II graduate architects with relevant industry
We want to make UCTS and Sibu the niche for ‘Borneo Regionalism’, so it is timely for UCTS – a green university with state-of-the-art facilities – to become the pioneer in Borneo with this postgraduate programme. Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid, University College of Technology Sarawak vice chancellor
experience take professional examination to become registered architects.
“Although it is a full- time programme, it can be tailored so working adults can keep their jobs,” he added.
Master of Architecture programme co- ordinator associate professor Raini Jaafar said the programme emphasizes architectural concept and philosophy, sustainability, solid intellectual base of knowledge in technology, socio- culture, socio- economy and professional practice.
UCTS School of Built Environment’s head of programme associate professor Haris Fadzilah Abdul Rahman dwelled on conservation and adaptive reuse adding that it is a good opportunity to conduct research in Borneo.
Meanwhile, dean for School of Postgraduate Studies associate professorDrHiiSiewLingdisclosed that there will be RM1,000 rebate for all programmes registered during Info Day at UCTS on Aug 24 and 25.
She added that registration for Master of Architecture will enjoy additional 10 per cent off basic tuition fee for full time study.
UCTS alumni will get 15 per cent off basic tuition fees for full time study of Master of Business Administration, Master of Project Management and Master of Architecture.
Also present at the press conference was dean for School of Foundation Studies associate professor Dr Wong Sing Sing and director for Centre for Research and Development and Centre for Quality Assurance professor Dr Salfarina Abdul Gapor.