The Heritage Design program at the School of Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), focuses on the principles and practices of designing within a heritage context. This program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand, preserve, and creatively reinterpret heritage assets through design. Students will explore the historical, cultural, and architectural significance of heritage sites and objects, learning how to apply contemporary design methodologies while respecting traditional values and aesthetics. The curriculum is designed to foster a critical understanding of heritage conservation and adaptive reuse. Through a combination of theoretical studies and practical projects, students will develop their abilities in research, analysis, and design innovation. The program encourages interdisciplinary approaches, allowing students to engage with various aspects of heritage, from material culture to intangible heritage. Graduates will be prepared for careers that involve the sensitive and creative management of cultural heritage through design.
The Heritage Design program focuses on the principles and practices of designing within a heritage context. It equips students with knowledge and skills to understand, preserve, and creatively reinterpret heritage assets through design, blending historical significance with contemporary design methodologies.
You will explore the historical, cultural, and architectural significance of heritage sites and objects. The curriculum fosters a critical understanding of heritage conservation and adaptive reuse through theoretical studies and practical projects, developing your abilities in research, analysis, and design innovation.
Graduates will be prepared for careers that involve the sensitive and creative management of cultural heritage through design.
International students should follow USM's standard application procedures, ensuring they check entry requirements, prepare necessary documents, complete the online application form, and submit everything before the deadline.
Specific application opening and closing dates for the upcoming academic year can be found on the USM Admissions website. Intakes typically occur at the beginning of the academic year; confirm specific dates with the university.