Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Open Channel / SATU)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Oct
Tuition Fees
RM89,400
Course Structure
- English I
- Planning Studio I – Fundamental Planning Skills
- Computer Aided Graphic Design in Planning
- History and Evolution of Urban Planning
- Site Planning and Analysis
- Philosophy and Current Issues / Basic Malay Language*
- English II
- Planning Studio II – Site Planning and Design
- Land Use Planning
- Transportation Planning and Traffic
- Urban Design and Conservation
Notes:
- * Non Citizen
- **Student need to choose one of the offered programme elective subjects for the semester
- Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
- Planning Studio III – City Centre Studies
- Planning Laws
- Planning Techniques
- Urban Economics
- Programme Elective Courses **: Sustainable Tourism Planning
- Programme Elective Courses **: Technologies in Urban Planning
- University Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) I
- Planning Studio IV – Local Development Planning
- GIS and Urban Analytics
- Planning Legislations and Governance
- Quantitative Analysis in Planning
- Sustainable Community Development
Notes:
- * Non Citizen
- **Student need to choose one of the offered programme elective subjects for the semester
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
- University Elective Courses: SHE II
- Planning Studio V – Regional Development Planning
- Development and Property Appraisal
- Rural and Regional Planning
- Programme Elective Courses**: Environmental Studies
- Programme Elective Courses**: Communication in Planning
- University Elective Courses: SHE III
- University Elective Courses: SHE IV
- Planning Studio VI – Township Appraisal
- Housing, Planning and Sustainability
- Planning Theory and Philosophy
- Research Methodology
Notes:
- * Non Citizen
- **Student need to choose one of the offered programme elective subjects for the semester
- Co-Curriculum
- International Planning Practice
- Academic Project
- Professionalism, Ethics and Politics
- Urban Management
- Industrial Training
University Elective Courses
- Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) I (Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect )
- Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) II (Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul)
- Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) III (Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Techie)
- Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) IV (Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place)
Programme Elective Courses
- Sustainable Tourism Planning
- Technologies in Urban Planning
- Environmental Studies
- Communication in Planning
Note: Course KIAR GQX0056 is a compulsory SHE course
Entry Requirements
- STPM:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects: Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, History, Geography, Visual Arts
- Stream: Art and Science stream
- Matriculation / Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Basic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Stream: Engineering, Social Sciences, Science, and Accounting
- Diploma / Equivalent:
- Malaysian citizen
- Possess a Diploma from a Public University (UA) / Private Higher Education Institution (IPTS) / Polytechnic under the Department of Higher Education Malaysia in the field of Urban and Regional Planning or related to the Built Environment / Engineering / Geomatics, recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
- UM SATU Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
- GCE A-Level:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
- Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
- Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects
- AUSMAT:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
- Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
- STPM (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects: Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, History, Geography, Visual Arts
- Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
- Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
- IPTS Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
- Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
Additional Requirement:
- Possesses good vision, hearing, or speech and is not color blind
- Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
- However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
- Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
- Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM89,400
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM90,200
