Master of Philosophy in Built Environment
24 monthsProgramme duration
9,736 USDTuition Fee/year
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Architecture and Built Environment
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
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.
Programme Highlights
The Alternative Pathway to Achieving Doctorate Degree (PhD in Architecture)
Upon successful upgrade of research proposal, in company with the University Senate’s approval, learners may apply to convert the MPhil research into the Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (PhD in Architecture), usually by the third or fourth semester.
Teaching and Learning Features
This programme focuses on research (dissertation and viva-voce) as a major requirement for attaining the degree. Throughout the candidature, a qualified principal supervisor and experienced supervisory committee will guide the learners in developing the research project. Students will also have access to specialist support which includes community engagement programmes, public lectures, research seminars, exhibitions, conference presentations, thesis competitions, and more.
Area(s) of Specialisation
- Architecture History and Theory
- Community Architecture and Cultural Studies
- Urbanism Research (Planning and Design)
- Sustainable Building Technologies/Materials
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Innovation in Construction and Project Management
Programme overview
Main Subject
Architecture and Built Environment
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
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.
Programme Highlights
The Alternative Pathway to Achieving Doctorate Degree (PhD in Architecture)
Upon successful upgrade of research proposal, in company with the University Senate’s approval, learners may apply to convert the MPhil research into the Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (PhD in Architecture), usually by the third or fourth semester.
Teaching and Learning Features
This programme focuses on research (dissertation and viva-voce) as a major requirement for attaining the degree. Throughout the candidature, a qualified principal supervisor and experienced supervisory committee will guide the learners in developing the research project. Students will also have access to specialist support which includes community engagement programmes, public lectures, research seminars, exhibitions, conference presentations, thesis competitions, and more.
Area(s) of Specialisation
- Architecture History and Theory
- Community Architecture and Cultural Studies
- Urbanism Research (Planning and Design)
- Sustainable Building Technologies/Materials
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Innovation in Construction and Project Management
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