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Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Architectural Studies

The Bachelor of Science (Architectural Studies) is the first part of the Architect’s training. The three years delivered in this programme precedes the final two years available in the Bachelor of Architecture. Professionally, architectural training requires a minimum of seven years and consists of three parts. The first two parts, comprising of 5 years of study is completed in an academic institutions. It consists of a three year Bachelor of Science degree (for Part I) followed by a two year study that confers a Bachelor of Architecture degree that is recognised professionally as Part II. Between the two parts, the University requires student to undertake a period of practical training ranging from 6 months to one year. The two parts, though conferring two different Bachelors degree, at the end of the third and fifth study year maybe one continuous process. The curriculum is designed as one; meaning that many of the things taught in the fourth year through the Bachelor of Architecture are developments of things learnt in the third year. The third part is a two year period of practical training or working experience that enables a candidate to sit for the professional Part III Examination.

Entry Requirements

Phnom Penh

  • Certificate of Upper Secondary High School – Grade 12 (Pass the National High School Exam)
  • Foundation certificate from Limkokwing University or another Recognized Institute Credit Transfer Students:
  • Students who wish to further their studies at Limkokwing University from another programme or institution can submit their transcripts for advance standing entry. Credit exemption will be given for students who demonstrate sufficient ability in their chosen fields.

  • English Language Proficiency

    English certificate from a recognized institution of learning or IELTS 5.0/ TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Students who do not satisfy the minimum English entry requirement must first take an English course at the University before proceeding into their Associate Degree programme. The duration of the English course will determined by an English aptitude test.

For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.

Career Opportunities


  • Architectural Assistant

  • Assistant Designer

  • Project Manager

  • Project Coordinator

  • Site Supervisor

  • Design Consultant

  • Interior Designer/Interior Architect

  • Landscape Designer

  • 3D Visualiser

  • Architectural Model Specialist

  • Tutor

  • Architectural Draftsman

  • Architectural Photographer

  • CAD/3D Visualiser

  • Graphic Designer

  • Theme Park Conceptual Architect

  • Architectural Structure Specialist

  • Residential/Commercial Architect

  • Resort/Hotel Architectural Conceptualiser

  • Town Planning Conceptual Architect.

Programme Structure

Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Architectural Design & Theory 1 Architectural Design & Theory 1
Architecture Technology 1 Computer – Aided Design 2/td>
Architecture Communications 1 Architectural Design 2
Communication Principles for Architecture Architecture Science 1
Architecture Graphics Elective Architecture Communications 2
Computer – Aided Design 1 Architecture Technology 2
Year 2
Semester 3 Semester 4
Architecture Science 2 Architectural Design 4
Architectural Design 3 Architecture Science 3
Architecture Technology 3 Architecture Communications 3
Architecture History & Theory 2 Architecture Technology 4
Digital Communication Architecture History & Theory 3
Year 3
Semester 5 Semester 6
Architectural Design 5 Architecture Communications Project
Architecture Technology 5 Working Drawing
Architecture History & Theory 4 Architecture Seminar
Elective 1 – Architecture Conservation Studies Architectural Design 6
Architecture Science 4 Integrated Technologies
Practical Training 1
Special Studies

KPT/JPS/(KA8626) 08/13

Available in Phnom Penh