Overview

This Building programme offered by Heriot-Watt University supports independent research in areas associated with the design, management, performance, and technological development of buildings. Candidates undertake supervised investigation that addresses issues affecting the construction sector and the built environment, producing a substantial thesis that demonstrates originality, analytical rigour, and scholarly contribution.

Key Facts

Students work with specialist supervisory teams drawn from both Malaysian and UK academic communities, benefiting from expert guidance throughout their research journey. The programme encourages the dissemination of findings through high-impact academic publications and promotes scholarship that contributes to economic development, societal advancement, and innovation within the built environment sector.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Building Design
Building Performance
Green Buildings and Sustainability
Construction Management and Economics
Information Technology in Construction
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Material Science and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-29 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-08-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Putrajaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 5 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of certificates for degrees already awarded.

A detailed research proposal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

47276 MYR / year

≈ 47276 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

40200 MYR / year

≈ 40200 MYR / year

Living costs

Putrajaya

Malaysia

1690 - 2370 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.