Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Architecture

Key Modules

• 1Programme Structure
• 2Interested to know more?
• 3Hiring Graduate Students

Entry Requirements

• We offer two entry pathways for this PhD programme, which are normal mode and prior to publication mode. Our PhD by Prior Publication mode provides a unique pathway for you to achieve a Doctoral award based on your existing body of work. We recognise the value of your prior publications and include them as a significant part of your submission for the Doctoral award.
• A Master's Degree (Malaysian Qualification Framework, Level 6) or equivalent (accepted by HEP) in Architecture or related field. Applications are admitted who meet the course requirements and whose research interests match those of an available member of the doctoral faculty.
• Candidates are required to submit a statement of purpose of their motivation for engaging in this programme of study. Qualified applicants may be invited to interview with a member of the doctoral faculty.
• International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or its equivalent. The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.
• Accelerated PhD Programme
• Bachelor's degree candidates who are registered for master's degree programmes may apply to convert to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:
• Within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates
• Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation
• Approval of the Taylor's University Senate
• If Your Bachelor's Degree is from a Different Field
• Students without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience are required to undergo and pass a bridging module.
• Any of the condition of the above would require student's research proposal to be approved.
• All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
• Prior Publication Mode
• You will need to fulfil one of the below:
• Obtain a master's degree in the field or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate
• Obtain other qualifications equivalent to a master's degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia
• Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP
• In addition to the above criteria, those who want to join Doctoral Degree by Retrospective or Prior Publication mode must include the below to the formal application:
• Minimum of 5 publications or equivalent works in alignment with the theme of the specialisation;
• An executive summary of the above publications to demonstrate the applicant’s contribution to knowledge in the field;
• A list of scholarly published work;
• The minimum language proficiency of the candidates must be determined by the HEP consistent with applicable programme standards or based on the needs of the programme,
• i.e., learning outcomes and the medium of instruction.
• A Selection Committee must be established to review the formal application for PhD by Retrospective or Prior Publication and recommend to the Senate to obtain approval.
• Criteria for published works
• Published work must encompass high-quality journals, monographs, books, research-based chapters in books, electronic publications which have not been used to obtain other awards or deemed a part of those awards.
• The publications or productions must be published or produced within a period not exceeding ten (10) years from the date of submission.
• For the five (5) nominated publications or productions, the candidate must be the principal author or creator with the contributions of others clearly defined.
• All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university's Admissions Department.
• : All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

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