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Doctor of Philoshopy in Land Administration and Development (Research)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Program overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Land Administration and Development (Research) at UTM University Malaysia is part of a diverse array of doctorate programs offered by the faculty, including architecture, quantity surveying, urban and regional planning, and transportation planning.

These programs are conducted entirely in research mode, allowing students to engage in original research under the mentorship of experienced supervisors who hold PhDs. This structure promotes a rigorous academic environment, enabling students to contribute significantly to the field of land administration and development.

Entry Requirements

  • A Master’s Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g.,,Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Curriculum

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Areas of Research

Students in the PhD programmes conduct research in various areas of interest:

Architecture

  • Environmental Engineering & Architectural Sciences
  • Climatic Mapping
  • CAD
  • Children's Environment
  • Urban Design
  • Vertical Green System
  • Architectural Management
  • Vernacular Architecture
  • Architecture and Human Behaviour
  • Passive Architecture
  • Architectural History & Theory

Landscape Architecture

  • Landscape Architecture
  • Historical and Heritage Landscape
  • Urban Greening
  • Cultural Landscape
  • Urban Landscape Design
  • Landscape Professional Practice
  • Landscape Resource Planning
  • Community Landscape Planning
  • Landscape Ecology & Urban Ecology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Green Technology
  • Landscape Visualisation
  • Children's Environment
  • Landscape Assessment
  • Landscape and Climate Research
  • Islamic Built Environment & Islamic Studies

Quantity Surveying

  • Construction Economics and Cost Management
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Construction Technology and Management
  • Construction Health and Safety
  • Construction Law and Contract
  • Plant and Site Management
  • ICT in Construction
  • Cost Estimating
  • Building Information Modelling
  • Facilities Management
  • Dispute Resolution and Adjudication
  • Building Services
  • Life Cycle Costing

Urban and Regional Planning

  • Rural Planning
  • Spatial Analysis for Social Issues
  • Tourism Planning
  • Remote Sensing Applications
  • Housing and Community Planning
  • Environmental Planning
  • Regional Planning
  • Geographic Information System
  • Spatial Modelling
  • Urban Morphology
  • Low Carbon Society/City
  • Climate Change
  • Urban Design
  • Urban Development and Management

Transport Planning

  • Public Transport Planning & Management
  • Port Planning and Cargo Handling
  • Regional Transportation Planning
  • Transport and the Environment
  • Transport Economics
  • Transportation Models
  • Airport Planning Management
  • Urban Transport and Modelling
  • Transport Policy
  • Highway Planning
  • Logistics & Physical Distribution Management
  • Freight Transport

Geoinformation and Real Estate

  • Geomatics Engineering
  • Geoinformatics
  • Remote Sensing
  • Hydrography
  • Real Estate
  • Land Administration
  • Development Facilities Management

Entry requirements

PhD: a master's degree and a research proposal.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Architectural designer
  • Urban planner
  • Construction project manager
  • Quantity surveyor

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