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Master's Degree · Architecture

Master Of Philosophy In Built Environment

at UCSI University

UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Details last verified 24 Sep 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.

Course at a glance

University
UCSI University
Campus
UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Study level
Master's Degree
Field
Architecture
Discipline
Architecture
Duration
2 years
Study mode
Full-time
Qualification
Master Of Philosophy In Built Environment
Intakes
January, May, September
Tuition
Estimated total tuition: MYR 53,448 (estimate)
Entry requirements
English: PTE

Details last updated 24 Sep 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

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About this course

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a research-mode degree. This programme aims at stimulating and developing students' research competence, creative thinking and problem-solving skills pertaining to the study of the built and urban environments. The programme offers opportunity for self-directed learning with the benefits of individual academic supervision. Learners will have engaged in rigorous research work and produced a well-resolved or argued dissertation. Learners need to demonstrate in-depth, critical understanding of their research topic, while coming up with new insights to existing scholarship.

How this course fits

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Fees

  • Estimated total tuition

    Approximate total fees (without bridging course). Alternative figure(s) also stated: (with bridging course) RM 56119. UCSI states this is estimated (visa/admin costs vary by country); a 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens effective 1 July 2025.

    MYR 53,448Estimate

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.

Intakes

  • January

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • May

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • September

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Entry requirements

  • English language

    English requirement: English Language Requirements For Local and International Students English language competency requirements are as follows: IELTS Academic: 6.0; MUET- BAND 4; TOEFL iBT: 72+; Pearson Test of English: 59; Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 169. Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University English Language requirements. International applicants who do not meet the English Language requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of

    PTE

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Study guides

Quick answers about this course

When can I start Master Of Philosophy In Built Environment?

Intakes stored for this course: January, May and September. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.

How long does Master Of Philosophy In Built Environment take?

2 years, full-time, as stored for this course.

How much does Master Of Philosophy In Built Environment cost?

Estimated total tuition: MYR 53,448 (estimate). Fees are set by the university and can change; the Fees section gives the source and the date of each figure.

What English score do I need?

Stored for this course: PTE. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

The Entry requirements section on this page lists what the university has stated. You can also ask a Zawqari advisor on WhatsApp.

Interested in this course?

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