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
To be confirmed
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Main Campus,
MINDEN,
Penang,
11800, Malaysia
Applicants should possess one of the following:
A Master's degree in research mode; or
A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)
The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.
A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET