This programme is the first step for a future career as a professional architect.
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies enables students to develop holistic creative abilities, technical skills and professional knowledge. As the first and only undergraduate architecture programme in Macao, the curriculum follows international standards of architectural education while exploring the specific conditions of our location and cultural context.
The curriculum is rooted in tectonics and sustainability, addressing four main themes: high-density housing; heritage management and conservation; experimental material fabrication; and innovative mixed-use architecture. The programme recognises ethics as well as expertise, encouraging students to be socially committed and generous, designing for the common good.
The programme coordinator is Prof. Filipe Afonso.
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
4 Years Full-Time (Day)
English - Ilha Verde Campus
BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA
4 Years Full-Time (Day)
English - Ilha Verde Campus
This programme explores the nature, meanings, and required skills of a range of communication and media platforms.
The Bachelor of Communications and Media at USJ is internationally acclaimed as one of the top programmes in Asia. Our graduates are highly regarded by Macao companies and industries, earning recognition as being among “the best prepared” for the professional market. Impressively, 75% of our graduates secure employment in the field within their first year after graduation.
Students learn to master a variety of media styles and formats, critically analyzing the messages, techniques, and aesthetic values behind them. They gain hands-on experience with advanced digital production tools and apply them to real-world scenarios, culminating in the creation of a professional portfolio, capstone projects, and internships.
Over the course of four years, students gain applied knowledge in emerging media technologies and creative communication in the digital age. While grounded in strong theoretical foundations, the programme emphasizes practical learning, equipping students with the skills needed to excel in the global and digital communication industry. Students develop expertise in areas such as creative writing, graphic design, photography, sound design, video, interactive media, programming, marketing, content creation, live production and streaming, motion graphics, podcasts, and artificial intelligence.
The programme coordinator is Prof. João Brochado.
This programme will prepare you for a career as a designer in a wide range of professional fields.
The Bachelor of Design enables students to develop the creative abilities and technical skills necessary to become competent design professionals. Students are exposed to a wide range of techniques and fields, with a particular focus on graphic design, digital design, product design, and furniture design. Digital design and fabrication are given high priority.
The curriculum emphasizes ethics as well as expertise, requiring students to constantly evaluate the consequences of their work for human environments and societies.
The programme coordinator is Prof. Filipa Simões.
BACHELOR OF DESIGN
4 Years Full-Time (Day)
English - Ilha Verde Campus
Bachelor of Portuguese-Chinese Translation Studies
4 Years Full-Time (Evening)
English, Chinese, Portuguese - Ilha Verde Campus
This programme prepares students for translation and interpretation work in Macao and throughout the Portuguese-speaking world.
The Bachelor of Portuguese-Chinese Translation meets a demand for professionals in the public and private sectors who can operate in both languages. In the early stages of the programme, students develop their skills in Portuguese and fine-tune their competence in written Chinese, becoming progressively introduced to translation activities. In the advanced stages of the programme, students continue to improve their Portuguese language skills and translation performance, while learning to use state-of-the-art translation technology.
This programme is designed primarily for students from Macao who have some knowledge of Portuguese and is also open to students from further afield.
The programme coordinator is Prof. Tânia Ribeiro Marques.
During the four years of evening course work, Bachelor of Portuguese-Chinese Translation Studies students hold full-time student status.