Doctor of Philosophy(Planning Studies)
- Field Of Study:
- Science & Mathematics
- Level Of Study:
- PhD. Studies
- Course Subject:
- Course Intake:
Programme Description
The Doctor of Philosophy in Planning Studies are research programmes offered throughout the year. These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and international students to do independent research supervised by respective lecturers in major fields of urban and regional planning, landscape architecture and tourism development. As concerns on sustainability issues in built environment increased, many new areas/fields of studies are potentially explored. Upon graduation, students will be exposed to specific theories and knowledge of the industry to support their employment in various relevant sectors.
Research Thrust Areas:
Urban and Regional Planning
- Community Development
- Housing Issues
- Social Development Planning
- Geographical Information System
- Rural Planning / Environment
- Sustainable Development
- Conservation
- Urban Planning and Management
- Urban and Rural Poverty
- Urban Studies
- Urban and Environment Planning
- Tourism
- Resource Planning
- Transport Planning
- Landscape
Landscape Architecture
- Crime and the Environment
- Open Space
- Park and Recreation
- Landscape Ecology
- Landscape Management
- Landscape Planning
- Landscape Technology
- Landscape Geographic Information System
Tourism Development
- Tourism Planning/Sustainable Tourism Development
- Heritage Tourism
- Cultural Tourism
- Ecotourism/Nature Tourism
- Special Interest and Alternative Tourism
- Border and Regional Tourism
- Community Participation in Tourism
- Resort and Park Development
- Tourism Infrastructure
- Tourism Policy
- Tourism Organisation
- Tourism Business and Marketing
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess the following:
PhD
- A Master’s or Bachelor’s (First Class Honours or CGPA>3.67/4) degree in a related area.
Language Requirement
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 550 in Paper- based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of 213 in Computer-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; or
- A minimum score of 80 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; or
- A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Results must be attached with the application
Duration
PhD
- Full-time : Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Part-time : Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters
Source : Universiti Sains Malaysia
