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Master Of Philosophy In Built Environment
About
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a research-focused programme that develops students' research capabilities, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills related to the built and urban environments. Students benefit from personalized academic supervision as they engage in self-directed research, producing a well-structured dissertation that reflects a deep, critical understanding of their chosen topic. The programme also challenges students to contribute new knowledge and insights to the existing body of scholarship, advancing their field of study.
Area(s) of Specialisation:
- Architecture History and Theory
- Community Architecture and Cultural Studies
- Urbanism Research (Planning and Design)
- Sustainable Building Technologies/Materials
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Innovation in Construction and Project Management
Key facts
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Intakes | January, May, September |
| Total estimated cost (local) | $ 8,636 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | $ 8,320 |
Subjects
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Built Environment
Duration
2 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 8,636 | $ 7,111 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | $ 1,209 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 8,636 | $ 8,320 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 4,318 | $ 4,160 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and if not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and if not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in a relevant field.
English Language Requirements
For Local and International Students:
- IELTS: 6.0;
- MUET: BAND 4;
- TOEFL iBT: 60;
- Pearson Test of English: 59;
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 169.
- Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University's English Language requirements.
International applicants who do not meet the English Language requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
Curriculum
Semester 1:
- Research Methodology
Semesters 2 – 6:
- Research Seminar