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Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture

UCSI University

Level

phd

Duration

Full Time: 3 - 5 Years, Part Time: 4 - 7 Years

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS Academic; or Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 (paper) or 213 (computer based – Testing CBT) or 86+ (Internet Based Test IBT); or minimum score of 107 for Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS

Tuition Fee

RM 71,479 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

The PhD in Architecture at UCSI University is a research-driven program for those seeking to engage architecture as a critical and forward-looking discipline. It provides a platform for candidates to develop original research while crafting their own philosophy of architecture, grounded in theory, context, and emerging challenges.

The program encourages research that not only addresses current architectural issues but also anticipates future industry developments, including shifts in technology, sustainability, culture, and societal needs. Through close supervision and independent inquiry, candidates develop intellectual rigor, critical thinking, and scholarly confidence.

Graduates of the programme are positioned to contribute meaningfully to academia, professional practice, and broader architectural discourse at local and global levels.

Key Modules

  • 1Issues and Methods of Architecture Research
  • 2Research
  • 3Notes:

Entry Requirements

  • Master’s degree (Malaysia Qualification Framework, MQF Level 7) in Architecture or related fields or its equivalent recognised by the University.
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS Academic; or Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 (paper) or 213 (computer based – Testing CBT) or 86+ (Internet Based Test IBT); or minimum score of 107 for Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
  • *Note: The faculty reserves the right to advise applicants who have met the minimum academic programme’s English to undertake additional English courses at the University.

Career Prospects

  • Area of Focus:
  • History of Architecture
  • Theory of Design
  • Cultural Studies of Spaces and Forms
  • Behavioural and Perception Studies of Spaces and Forms
  • Heritage Architecture
  • Architecture Education
  • Interior Architecture
  • Building Typology
  • Housing
  • Urban Studies
  • Theory of Architectural Practice
  • Architecture Communication
  • Energy Conservation in Buildings
  • Thermal Comfort in Buildings
  • Sustainable Building Design and Cities
  • Construction Process in Building

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