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Engineering & Applied Sciences · Master's

Master of Philosophy

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Program overview

The Master of Philosophy programs at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, provided by the Faculty, encompass the fields of architecture, quantity surveying, urban and regional planning, and transportation planning. These programs are designed to be entirely research-based, allowing students to undertake original research projects under the guidance of experienced supervisors. This research-oriented approach enables students to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in their respective fields and develop advanced expertise in their chosen areas of study.

Entry Requirement

  • A Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from Universiti Technology Malaysia or any other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate.

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

Future Careers

Master of Philosophy graduates can pursue a wide range of careers, including:

  • Research and Academic Careers
  • Professional Roles in Informatics
  • Data Analysis
  • Information Management
  • Software Development
  • User Experience Research
  • Policy Analysis
  • Consulting in Technology and Information Systems

These opportunities vary based on their specific areas of research and expertise.

Curriculum

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Completion Requirements

  • Pass all required courses for the program and successfully complete the dissertation.

Course Requirements

No. Courses Discipline

1 Research Methodology Core Courses (Compulsory)

2 Environmental Ethics University General Courses (Choose 1)

3 Information and Communication Technology Ethics and Society

4 Dynamics of Leadership

5 Malaysian Society and Culture (For International Students Only)

6 Organizational Behavior and Development

Additional Requirements

  • Research Code Registration: Research students are required to register for a Research Code every semester.
  • Progress Report Submission: Students must submit a Research Progress Report every semester.

Areas of Research

ARCHITECTURE

  • Environmental Engineering & Architectural Sciences
  • CAD
  • Urban Design
  • Architectural Management
  • Architecture and Human Behaviour
  • Architectural History and Theory
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Urban Greening
  • Climatic Mapping
  • Children’s Environment
  • Vertical Green System
  • Vernacular Architecture
  • Passive Architecture
  • Landscape Resource Planning
  • Landscape Ecology

QUANTITY SURVEYING

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

URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

  • Rural Planning
  • Tourism Planning
  • Housing and Community Planning
  • Regional Planning
  • Geographic Information System
  • Spatial Modelling
  • Urban Morphology
  • Spatial Analysis for Social Issues
  • Remote Sensing Applications
  • Environmental Planning
  • 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 Economic
  • Logistics and Physical Distribution Management
  • Traffic Engineering and Management
  • Transportation Models
  • Airport Planning Management
  • Urban Transport and Modeling
  • Transport Policy
  • Highway Planning
  • Freight Transport
  • Public Transport Operations

Entry requirements

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

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

  • Project engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Engineering consultant

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