Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning

Transferring Credits for Advanced Standing

Diploma to Degree

Up to two years advanced standing is available to students undertaking diplomas at institutions in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. For more information about the individual institutions listed below, click on the institution name to download a flyer. 

For students undertaking diplomas at other institutions, advanced standing advice will be given upon making an application.

 

Hong Kong

Institution Qualification Advanced Standing granted ABP course and duration Entry requirements
City University of Hong Kong Associate of Science in Architectural Studies 2 years Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Architecture (2 years) GPA 3.3
+ folio
City University of Hong Kong Associate of Science in Surveying 2 years Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction) (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Property and Construction (1 year) GPA 3.3

 

Malaysia

Institution Qualification Advanced Standing granted ABP course and duration Entry Requirements
ALIF Creative Academy Diploma Architecture 2 years Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Architecture (2 years) B+ average
(no folio required)
Limkokwing University College of Creative Technology Diploma in Architectural Technology 2 years Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Architecture (2 years) A/B average
Limkokwing University College of Creative Technology Year 2 Bachelor of Applied Science 2 years Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Architecture (2 years) A/B average
Limkokwing University College of Creative Technology Bachelor of Applied Science 3 years Bachelor of Architecture (2 years) A/B average
+ practical experience
(no folio required)
Taylor's College Diploma in Architectural Technology 2 years Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience

+ Bachelor of Architecture (2 years)
B (60%) average
(no folio required)
Taylor's College Diploma in Quantity Surveying 2 years Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction) (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Property and Construction (1 year) B (60%) average
Taylor's College Diploma in Construction Management 2 years Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction) (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Property and Construction (1 year) B (60%) average
United College Sarawak Diploma in Architecture 2 years Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Architecture (2 years) A/B average
(no folio required)
United College Sarawak Quantity Surveying 2 years Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction) (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Property and Construction (1 year) A/B average

 

Singapore

Institution Qualification Advanced Standing granted ABP course and duration Entry Requirements
National University of Singapore Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) 3 years Bachelor of Architecture (2 years) GPA 4.0
+ folio 
+ practical experience
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma in Real Estate Business 2 years Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction) (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Property and Construction (1 year) A/B average
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma in Horticulture and Landscape Management 1 year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (3 years) A/B average
 (no folio required)
Singapore Polytechnic Diploma in Architecture 2 years Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Architecture (2 years) B+ average
(no folio required)
Singapore Polytechnic Diploma in Property Development and Facilities Management 2 years Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction) (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Property and Construction (1 year) B+ average
Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Interior Architecture 2 years Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1 year) + 16 weeks practical experience + Bachelor of Architecture (2 years) A/B average
+ folio

 

Folio

Applicants must provide a folio of 8–10 pages of A4 photocopied sheets of recent design work with their application. This must be provided in hard copy, not on disc or emailed.

 

Practical Experience

After completing the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (or equivalent qualification) students must complete a minimum of 26 weeks full time practical experience to be eligible for the Bachelor of Architecture.

Due to visa restrictions students normally complete their practical experience in their home country.

For students unable to complete their practical experience in the usual way, alternative options exist, including being able to defer practical experience. For more information, please contact the Faculty.

 

International Scholarships

ABP offers a range of scholarships that reward academic excellence. When you apply for entry to ABP you will automatically be considered for scholarships.

 

Applying

International Students need to complete an International Undergraduate Student Application for Admission form, available from the Undergraduate Prospectus for International Students, the University website at www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au or one of the University of Melbourne's overseas representatives.

 

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