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PhD Building

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Visit our <%=tempCampus%> Campus

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Open day information

Our next Postgraduate Open Day takes place on Friday 17 November.

Open day information
Four students walking outside reception on Heriot-Watt Edinburgh campus
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The course

Programme code
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Delivery type
Full-time/Part-time
Duration
3-6 / 4-8 years
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Intake date
January, May, September
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Location
Malaysia
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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia welcomes PhD 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.

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Contact

  • Contact

    Heriot-Watt University <%=campus%> Campus

  • Telephone

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  • Email

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Contact

Got questions about this programme?

Contact our enquiries team.

Contact us
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Contact

Got questions about this programme?

Contact our enquiries team.

Contact us
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Contact

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Course withdrawn

Please note: This course is no longer recruiting new students.

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More about this subject area

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Overview

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia welcomes PhD 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).

Programmes delivered at the Malaysia campus lead to degrees awarded by ‘Heriot-Watt University'.

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Go Global

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This course is currently only delivered at our <%=campus%> Campus and there are no current opportunities to study at exchange partner institutions.

However, other Go Global opportunities may be available. Please contact studywithus@hw.ac.uk for more information

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Some of our Postgraduate Taught Masters Programmes are eligible for Inter-Campus Transfer. Please contact studywithus@hw.ac.uk for further information.

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Go Global

With Go Global, Heriot-Watt's global student programme, you can carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way.

You'll discover what it means to be a true global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey will take you.

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Research

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Course content

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The PhD programme 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, critical thinking and develop an analytical approach in identifying and resolving problems.

The mode of delivery is via supervised research work of typical duration 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 requirements

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 recognised 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 PhD 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

If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 is required.

If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a Pre-Sessional English Programme (PSEP) prior to commencing your studies.

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Fees

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View our PhD fees.

Research Degree Candidates must enrol every year for the duration of their studies, including when progressing as a Continued Affiliation (Writing-Up) student. At the time of this transfer, Continued Affiliation students will be required to pay a fee of RM700 for the first year and RM2700 thereafter while writing-up.

Note: Continued Affiliation students will have the same support as Research Degree Candidates in their normal period of study, including access to the Supervisory Team.

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View our tuition fees for this course.

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Scholarships and bursaries

See our range of scholarships.

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