By Research

Master of Science in Built Environment (N/582/7/0031) (03/26) (MQA/PA 10770)

Programme Overview:

The Master of Science in Built Environment (by Research) aims to provide a continuation of studies for the graduates of Bachelor degree from various disciplines in Built Environment such as Architecture. Construction Management and Economics, Estate Management and Quantity Surveying in order to cater for the professional needs of construction industry.

Intake:

Rolling Intake (throughout the year)

Duration:

Full time (Malaysian & International students) - 2 years

Part time (Malaysian students ONLY) - 3 years

Campus:

KL Main Campus

Compulsory

  • Research Methodology
  • Statistical Methods for Research
  • Master Research

Career Prospects

  • Researcher
  • Academics in institutions of Higher Learning
  • Experts or specialists in built environment section e.g. green and sustainable technology, contracts management, strategic procurement, construction innovation, habitat and house price, urban microclimate simulation, virtual reality simulation in building design, Building Information Modelling (BIM), conservation of historic architecture sites.

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines of built environment such as Architecture, Building, Construction Management, Property Management, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Building Technology Management, or other related field, with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate of TAR UC; OR
  • A Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines of built environment with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
  • A Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines of built environment, not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field; OR
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines of built environment such as Architecture, Building, Construction Management, Property Management, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Building Technology Management, or other related field that are accepted by the Senate of TAR UC.

     

English Language Requirements

Malaysian Students

  • MUET Band 3.0 or IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 42 or equivalent ; OR
  • Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English

International Students

  • IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 42 or equivalent; OR
  • Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English

      

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CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

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