POSTGRADUATE
Faculty of Civil Engineering
MPhil
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program offers a distinguished and intellectually challenging academic pathway for those eager to deepen their expertise and engage in advanced research. This program serves as a critical bridge between undergraduate education and doctoral studies, providing a unique opportunity to delve into complex concepts, contribute original insights, and build a robust foundation in scholarly inquiry.
Our MPhil program is meticulously crafted for students who are passionate about their field of study and driven to make meaningful contributions to academia, industry, and society. Whether your interests lie in Structures, Materials, Geotechnics, Transportation, Highway and Traffic, Hydraulics and Hydrology, Water Resources, Coastal and Maritime Engineering, Environment or Construction, our program equips you with the resources, mentorship, and intellectual environment necessary to advance your academic and professional goals.
We invite you to join us in the pursuit of knowledge—where your curiosity is nurtured, and your academic aspirations are realized. We are committed to supporting you on this exciting and transformative journey.
Programme Specification
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1. Programme Name |
Master of Philosophy |
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2. Final Award |
Master of Philosophy |
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3. Awarding Institution |
UTM |
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4. Teaching Institution |
UTM |
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5. Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation |
Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) |
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6. Language(s) of Instruction |
English |
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7. Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc) |
Conventional |
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8. Mode of operation (Franchise, self-govern, etc) |
Self-governing |
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9. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time) |
Full Time |
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10. Study Duration |
Full Time |
Part-Time |
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Min : 2 semesters (1 years) Max : 8 semesters (4 years) |
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Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
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PEO 1 |
Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Civil Engineering. |
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PEO 2 |
Professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization and society. |
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PEO 3 |
Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills. |
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
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Advanced Knowledge: Synthesize, critique, apply, and extend in-depth relevant knowledge independently using innovative techniques, tools, and skills in the field of Civil Engineering as a basis for research to produce new ideas and solutions. |
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Cognitive Skills: Create new concepts/theories/solutions/practices through independent research and originality that satisfies international standards within the field of Civil Engineering using the latest techniques, tools, and skills. |
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Practical Skills Integrate highly advanced and specialized research methodologies and tools based on the forefront knowledge and latest developments in the field of Civil Engineering to solve complex research problems with a reasonable degree of originality. |
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Interpersonal Skills Demonstrate decent collaboration with peers, scholarly communities, and society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research. |
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Communication Skills Effectively communicate the knowledge, skills, ideas, and research findings using appropriate methods to peers, scholarly communities, and societies through various mediums. |
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Digital Skills Use, improve existing, or develop new appropriate tools or methodologies using a broad range of digital technology, media, and software to support and enhance research activities. |
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Numeracy Skill Demonstrate skills in designing, critical evaluation, and analyzing numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools to support and enhance research activities. |
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Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibility Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and management skills, and take full responsibility for own work, and significantly for others in the research organization. |
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Personal Skills Engage in self-advancement through continuous learning or professional development. |
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Entrepreneurial Skills Develop potential commercialization research output |
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Ethics and Professionalism Skills Demonstrate adherence to legal, and professional and contribute to the development of ethical sound codes of practice |
Curriculum Structure
The course is offered in full-time mode. The assessment is based on research reports, Master of Philosophy thesis and oral presentations.
University’s Compulsory Courses (Total: 6 credits)
UEAP 6013 Research Methodology 3 credits
UXXX XXX3 University General Elective Course 3 credits
Students Presentation
First Stage 2nd Semester
Evaluation
Progress Report Every Semester
Award requirements:
To graduate, students should:
- Obtained the total Credits for Graduation as determined by the curriculum of the program with academic standing of Good Pass (KB).
- Attend compulsory courses (University’s General Elective Course and Research Methodology Course)
- Complete and pass the Doctor of Philosophy thesis and viva (oral presentation).
- Fulfil the publication requirements as follows:
- Published at least (1) publication from journal article, conference proceeding or book chapter.
Entry Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- General University Requirements:
Must possess a minimum qualification of:
- a) A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent; or
- b) A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 but not meeting the 2.75 CGPA requirement, may be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment; or
- c) Candidates without relevant qualifications or work experience in a related field must undergo prerequisite courses as determined by the Faculty/School. If the candidate has completed related prerequisite courses through:
- Micro-credentials; or
- MOOCs; or
iii. Elective courses during Bachelor’s or Master’s studies,proof of the results of these courses can be submitted to UTM for registration purposes.
- English Language Requirements (for international students):
International students who wish to pursue postgraduate programs at UTM must meet the following English language proficiency requirements:
- a) IELTS Band 6.0 and above; or
- b) TOEFL iBT score of 60 and above; or
- c) Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) with a score of B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), Linguaskill with a score of 169 and above; or
- d) PTE Academic with a score of 59 and above; or
- e) Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 4 and above; or
- f) ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) with Level 108 and above; or
- g) Any examination aligned with The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) with a minimum score of B2.
Exemptions from the English language requirement may be granted to international students from countries where English is the official medium of instruction or to international students who hold academic qualifications from institutions in countries where English is the official medium of instruction.
Meanwhile, students who do not meet the requirements can enroll in the Intensive English Programme (IEP) to improve their English proficiency at the UTM Language Academy or the CIEP at any ELS Language Centre within one year from the date of registration. After completing and passing the course, students must take an exam aligned with The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) with a minimum score of B2 to be eligible to pursue studies at UTM.
For international students who do not meet the English language proficiency requirements, they may be considered for a conditional offer as follows:
- a) The international student enrolls in an English preparatory course as prescribed by UTM.
- b) The international student who enrolls in the English preparatory course prescribed by UTM must take an exam aligned with The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) with a minimum score of B2.
Study Plan
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Mapping of Programme Outcomes |
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COURSES (CODE & COURSE NAME) |
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES |
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Course Name |
PLO 1 |
PLO 2 |
PLO 3 |
PLO 4 |
PLO 5 |
PLO 6 |
PLO 7 |
PLO 8 |
PLO 9 |
PLO 10 |
PLO 11 |
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KW |
CG |
PS |
IPS |
CS |
DS |
NS |
LAR |
PRS |
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UNIVERSITY GENERAL COURSES |
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U— 6XX3 |
Elective Course |
Refer Courses and Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) Matrix for University General Elective Courses |
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CORE COURSES |
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UEAP 6013 |
Research Methodology |
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DISSERTATION |
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3 |
PEAW XXXX |
Research |
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Career Opportunity
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Programme Coordinator
Dr. Norelyza Hussein
Phone: 0127383546
Email: norelyza@utm.my