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Level 5 Diploma in Architecture

School of Science and Engineering

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Duration

2.5 years

Programme Fee

Local/PR/In-Service: BND 10,250.00 | International: BND 15,000.00

Campus Location

Lumut Campus

General Entry Requirements

GCE 'O' Level Qualification or Equivalent

  • Minimum five (5) credits (Grade 1-6 or A-C) in English medium subjects
  • Accumulated total acceptable points between 5 to 30 points
  • Credit in English Language OR English as a Second Language OR IELTS score of at least 6.0
  • Credit in Mathematics D, Mathematics, or Additional Mathematics

TVET Qualification or Equivalent

  • ND (Level 4 NQF) in relevant field with CGPA ≥ 2.0 (3-point system)
  • Diploma (Level 4 NQF) in relevant field with CGPA ≥ 2.7 (4-point system)
  • HNTec (Level 4 NQF) in relevant field with CGPA ≥ 2.7 (4-point system)
  • Other qualifications accredited by BDNAC

In-Service Training Scheme (LDP) / Mature Applicants

  • At least three (3) years of working experience in related field
  • Two (2) credits in GCE O Level or equivalent OR One (1) credit with relevant TVET qualification
  • Minimum Grade C6 in English Language at GCE O Level OR IELTS 6.0 OR TOEFL 550
  • At least 22 years old and have left school for at least one year

Programme-Specific Requirements

For O-Level Applicants

  • Credit in at least ONE of: Art, Fine Art, Art and Design, Geography, Design and Technology, Physics
  • Two (2) other English medium subjects

Relevant Fields for TVET/In-Service Applicants

Animation and Multimedia Design Graphic Design Technology Interior Design Geomatics

Note: Tuition fees are fully waived for students under the Local Brunei Government Scholarship. Eligibility is subject to Ministry of Education approval. General fees still apply.

Career Opportunities

Potential career paths for graduates

  • Architectural Assistant
  • CAD Technician
  • Architectural Draughtsperson
  • Building Designer
  • Project Coordinator

Further Study Pathways

Continue your education with these programmes

  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Architecture

Graduates can typically progress to the second or third year of a related Bachelor's degree programme.