Rethinking Architectural Education: Why technical skills alone won’t secure the future of the profession

Mazlan, IM; An, AIC; Jusoh, AHM; Wallen, L

Rethinking Architectural Education: Why technical skills alone won’t secure the future of the profession

Mazlan, IM An, AIC Jusoh, AHM Wallen, L

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Citation:: Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10, (32), pp. 157-164

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Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	Mazlan, IM
dc.contributor.author	An, AIC
dc.contributor.author	Jusoh, AHM
dc.contributor.author	Wallen, L https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4856-9864
dc.date.accessioned	2026-08-04T05:33:53Z
dc.date.available	2026-08-04T05:33:53Z
dc.identifier.citation	Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10, (32), pp. 157-164
dc.identifier.issn	2398-4287
dc.identifier.issn	2398-4287
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/195919
dc.description.abstract	The architecture industry demands graduates with both technical expertise and essential soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. This study examines UCSI University's internship program as a platform for industry-aligned experiential learning, helping students develop workplace competencies. A content analysis of internship reports and employer feedback reveals that while graduates excel technically, they often lack leadership, communication, and adaptability. To bridge this gap, this study evaluates competency-based learning models such as TVET, EXCEL and TVET. By integrating structured internships and soft skills training, the research advocates for a curriculum that ensures graduates are job-ready, resilient, and aligned with industry needs
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	e-International Publishing House
dc.relation.ispartof	Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.21834/e-bpj.v10i32.6752
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject.classification	52 Psychology
dc.title	Rethinking Architectural Education: Why technical skills alone won’t secure the future of the profession
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	10
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Architecture
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design and Society
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design and Society/School of Architecture and Built Environment
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dc.date.updated	2026-08-04T05:33:52Z
pubs.issue	32
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	10
utslib.citation.issue	32

Abstract:

The architecture industry demands graduates with both technical expertise and essential soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. This study examines UCSI University's internship program as a platform for industry-aligned experiential learning, helping students develop workplace competencies. A content analysis of internship reports and employer feedback reveals that while graduates excel technically, they often lack leadership, communication, and adaptability. To bridge this gap, this study evaluates competency-based learning models such as TVET, EXCEL and TVET. By integrating structured internships and soft skills training, the research advocates for a curriculum that ensures graduates are job-ready, resilient, and aligned with industry needs

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