MASTER OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT (RESEARCH)

MASTER OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Programme Overview

Students will have the benefits of exposure in conducting research in their particular areas of interest or specialisation and acquisition of an understanding of a body of knowledge in the respective area of specialisation. This Master's programme is purely based on individual supervised research. Candidates will be exposed to Research Methodology Course to strengthen their research knowledge. At the end of the candidate's study, a dissertation must be submitted and upon successful defence of the dissertation, the candidate will be awarded a Masters’ degree. All research proposals must be approved and supervised by the Faculty. Candidates are required to complete their studies within 8 semesters.

Full-Time Duration: 4 Semesters (Research)

Programme Structure

Research Methodology
Dissertation
Publication
Additional Courses (If Required)
Basic of Malay Language for International Students

Career Prospects

Urban Planner, Environmental Consultant, Construction Project Manager, Building Inspector, Sustainability Consultant, Architectural Designer.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM21,900

Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.

International

RM33,000

Intake

Semester 1 (October) Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake

Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
- Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
- Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
- Produce publications in related field; or
- Receive a scholarship; or
- Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
- Pass an interview conducted by the Faculty; or
- Pass a special evaluation by the Faculty

Specific Entry Requirements

General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree as below :-
- Bachelor of Real Estate; or
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture; or
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning; or
- Bachelor of Quantity Surveying; or
- Bachelor of Building Surveying; or
- An equivalent qualification in a related field from a recognised university.
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related fields: Built Environment, Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Urban and Regional Planning, Real Estate, Business and Management, Self Services, Occupational Hygiene and Health Services, Transportation Services.
Special Requirements: N/A

English Requirements

Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
Cambridge English – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable