Master of Philosophy at UTM University Malaysia

Master of Philosophy

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

2 years

Intake

FebFebSepSep

English Requirement

IELTS 6.0

Offer Letter

Fees Applies

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

	Yearly Tuition fees
	Year	Fee
	1st Year	MYR 25,400

	Other Fees
	Description	Fee
	Approx. Visa Fee	MYR 1,950
	Avg. Personal Bond Fee	MYR 1,500
	Intensive English Program IEP (If Applicable)	MYR 4,900
	Registration Fee	MYR 3,661
	University Application Fee	MYR 450

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.

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

Master of Philosophy