Pioneer Program Description
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia welcomes Ph.D. applications in ‘Building’. Applicants with an interest in the broad area of building design and performance, and construction management and IT are encouraged to apply.
Accreditation
All Heriot-Watt degrees are accredited by the MQA (Malaysia Qualifications Agency).
Programs delivered at the Malaysia campus lead to degrees awarded by ‘Heriot-Watt University.
Duration of Study
3-6 / 4-8 Years
Course Mode
Full-time / Part-time
Course Location
Putrajaya
Intakes
Research
The Ph.D. program on the Malaysia campus aims to nurture global research professionals capable of making significant contributions in fields of economic and societal benefit through a clear demonstration of sustained scholarship.
Our aim is to enable each student an opportunity to deploy knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking and develop an analytical approach to identifying and resolving problems.
The mode of delivery is via supervised research work of a typical duration of three years and culminating in the submission of a thesis normally within 4 years from the date of first registration. Students will work under the supervision of an expert academic team; normally comprising staff from both our Malaysia and UK campuses.
Students will also be expected to publish their work in high-impact journals (although this is not a pre-requisite for viva and/or graduation).
All students are subject to an annual appraisal to assess progress. Students will not be allowed to progress to the following year of study if this process is not complete.
The language of instruction is English.
Research areas in the field include (but are not limited to):
- Building design
- Building performance
- Green buildings and sustainability
- Construction Management and Economics
- Contacts and Procurement
- Information Technology in Construction
- BIM
- Material Science and Technology
- Climate change impacts on buildings
Entry Requirement
Interested applicants should complete the online application, making clear on the form that you are applying to study at the Malaysia Campus.
All applicants should hold an MSc or first-class MEng recognized by the Malaysian government and deemed acceptable by the University. Occasionally, candidates holding a first-class BEng Hons or BSc Hons may be admitted if they also have significant research experience.
Some Ph.D. students will be invited to interview prior to a formal offer being made.
Supporting Documents
Applicants should also submit the following:
- Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of certificates for degrees already awarded.
- A detailed research proposal.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the required academic levels of achievement, students will also need to demonstrate an ability to speak, read and write in English at level IELTS-6.5 or equivalent.
