Doctor of Philosophy(Architecture)
- Field Of Study:
- Architecture & Building
- Level Of Study:
- PhD. Studies
- Course Subject:
- Architecture
- Course Intake:
Programme Description
The Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture 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 various specialisations in the field of Architecture. As the concern on sustainability issues in built environment emerged, many new areas / fields of studies are explored. Besides focusing on different aspects of design, these programmes also offer research on energy, urban, crime and landscape. These research programmes have attracted many academicians as well as industry players to enhance their knowledge in various related issues in architecture.
Research Thrust Areas:
Architecture
- Energy Efficient Design
- Environmental Design: Lighting
- Environmental Design: Acoustic
- Environmental Design: Thermal Comfort
- Architecture History and Theory
- Vernacular Architecture
- Sustainable Architecture
- Housing Design
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Human Factors in Architecture
- Architecture Design
- Fire Safety Design
- Architectural Materials and Technology
- Architecture Management and Practice
- Architecture Pedagogy
- Urban Design
- Urban Management
- Urban Conservation
- Urban Culture
- Building Conservation
- Building Performance
- Intelligent Building Design
- Design of High-Rise Building
Landscape Architecture
- ·Crime and the Environment
- ·Open Space
- ·Park and Recreation
- ·Landscape Ecology
- ·Landscape Management
- ·Landscape Planning
- ·Landscape Technology
- ·Landscape Geographic Information System
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess one of 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 form.
Duration
PhD
- Full-time : Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Part-time : Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters
Source : Universiti Sains Malaysia
