The Advanced Track Program is a fast-tracked pathway designed for students who want to accelerate their studies and career progression in the field of design and built environment. This program combines the Advanced Diploma (Professional Undergraduate Level 4) with the Professional Bachelor (Professional Undergraduate Level 6), allowing learners to pursue both qualifications simultaneously in an integrated study track.
Through this program, students gain both the technical and practical foundations offered at diploma level while also building the advanced knowledge, critical thinking, and leadership skills expected at bachelor’s level. The curriculum covers a comprehensive scope—from fundamental design principles, technical drawing, materials, and project management—to advanced topics such as professional practice, innovation, sustainability, research, and design entrepreneurship.
This unique pathway prepares students to enter the industry earlier with strong professional capabilities, while also giving them a recognized bachelor’s qualification that meets international standards. By bridging both levels in a single track, learners graduate with enhanced expertise, industry readiness, and the flexibility to work across local and global markets.
The Advanced Track is an accelerated study pathway that combines the Advanced Diploma (Professional Undergraduate Level 4) with the Professional Bachelor (Professional Undergraduate Level 6) into a single integrated program. Designed for ambitious students, it allows learners to gain essential technical skills while advancing directly into higher-level professional knowledge, completing their studies in a shorter time without compromising depth.
Students begin by mastering the core foundations of design practice—such as technical drawing, space planning, materials, construction methods, and project coordination—before progressing into advanced modules that focus on innovation, research, sustainability, professional practice, and leadership in the design industry.
By blending both levels of study, this program develops graduates who are not only skilled in hands-on applications but also capable of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and managing complex projects. The dual exposure ensures that learners are well-prepared to enter the industry with confidence, establish their own design practice, or continue towards postgraduate specialization.
The Advanced Track is ideal for students who want to accelerate their career journey, graduating with a strong combination of practical expertise and academic qualifications that meet both local and international standards.
The Advanced Diploma (Professional Undergraduate Level 4) is designed as the foundation and technical track, where students build strong skills in the core areas of design, construction, and project application. Modules at this level typically include:
Design Principles & Space Planning
Technical Drawing & Detailing
Materials & Finishes
Construction Methods & Technology
Digital Tools for Design (AutoCAD, 3D Visualization, etc.)
Project Management Basics
Interior/Architectural Design Studios
Professional Communication & Presentation Skills
Once students complete the Advanced Diploma (Level 4), they are eligible to transfer credits into the Professional Bachelor (Level 6). This means they do not need to repeat equivalent modules, allowing them to focus on the advanced, research-oriented, and professional practice modules at bachelor’s level.
At the Professional Bachelor (Level 6) stage, students concentrate on:
Advanced Design Studios (complex projects & real-world briefs)
Sustainable & Green Design Practices
Professional Practice & Management
Research Methods & Design Innovation
Urban Design / Specialized Design Applications
Entrepreneurship & Business for Design Professionals
Final Year Thesis or Capstone Project
This credit transfer system ensures that students’ prior learning is fully recognized, avoiding duplication of modules. As a result, graduates can complete the Bachelor’s degree in a shorter time, with a curriculum that builds upon their diploma foundation while deepening their expertise in advanced design thinking, management, and leadership.
This level builds strong foundational and technical skills in design, construction, and project applications. Students focus on practical tools and professional communication while developing core competencies in design practice.
Modules include:
Design Principles & Space Planning – fundamentals of layout and functionality.
Technical Drawing & Detailing – precision in architectural and interior documentation.
Materials & Finishes – understanding aesthetics, durability, and sustainability.
Construction Methods & Technology – building systems and construction knowledge.
Digital Tools for Design (AutoCAD, 3D Visualization, etc.) – industry-standard software skills.
Project Management Basics – scheduling, workflow, and teamwork essentials.
Interior/Architectural Design Studios – hands-on creative and technical design projects.
Professional Communication & Presentation Skills – client-ready reports, visuals, and presentations.
Upon completion, students are eligible to transfer credits directly into the Professional Bachelor (Level 6) without repeating equivalent modules.
This stage builds on diploma foundations and emphasizes complex design challenges, sustainability, research, and leadership in design practice. Students work on advanced projects and prepare for industry or entrepreneurship.
Modules include:
Advanced Design Studios – tackling real-world briefs and complex projects.
Sustainable & Green Design Practices – environmentally responsible design approaches.
Professional Practice & Management – business, legal, and operational aspects of design.
Research Methods & Design Innovation – academic research and innovative design thinking.
Urban Design / Specialized Design Applications – applying design principles at larger or niche scales.
Entrepreneurship & Business for Design Professionals – starting and managing design businesses.
Final Year Thesis or Capstone Project – a culminating project showcasing professional expertise.
✅ This credit transfer system ensures that prior learning from the Advanced Diploma (Level 4) is fully recognized, enabling faster completion of the Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6) while deepening expertise in design thinking, management, and leadership.
Interior Designer
Architectural Assistant
Space Planner
3D Visualization Specialist
Design Draftsperson
Project Coordinator (Design/Construction)
Sustainable Design Consultant
Urban Designer
Design Entrepreneur
Design Researcher / Academic
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