Overview
Anchored on research (thesis and publications), this programme is designed for graduate students who are keen on finding solutions for pertinent problems. Delving into in-depth theoretical aspects of professional engineering disciplines – civil, electrical, electronics, mechanical and mechatronics, among others – the programme offers an immersive experience. Graduate students start with issue analysis, plan their research projects and apply their findings or innovations to the industry or the commercial market.
To give candidates an advantage in conducting quality research, the programme includes a specifically-designed 3-credit hour Research Methodology coursework module. This equips students with the essential skills and know-how to gain an edge in competitive research, presentation, and the publication of their findings in national and international scientific journals. Graduate students are also encouraged to participate in national and international engineering conferences at least once during the course of their studies to expand their network and working relationships with supervisors, colleagues and peers at UCSI and in the wider research community.
About the Programme
Programme Objectives
- To produce graduates who are competent in developing and executing research that transform synthesized knowledge in the relevant field for the benefit of the community.
- To produce graduates who are capable of executing independent research professionally and ethically, and having the ability to lead / supervise research projects in partnership with industry.
- To produce graduates who contribute to the understanding of current issues and technological advancement in engineering, through the report of research findings to peers at levels suitable for national/international publications.
Programme Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth and frontier knowledge and understanding in the engineering field and/or practice.
- Critically and creatively apply knowledge in the engineering field to resolve complex disciplinary and practical problems.
- Conduct rigorous and independent research or investigation with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate intellectual leadership qualities and management skills.
- Perform research adhering to legal, ethical, professional, and sustainable practices.
- Communicate cogently in the engineering field and interact with specialist and general audience.
- Select and use suitable digital and analytical techniques to research problems.
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and personal development.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
i. A bachelor’s degree (MQF level 6) in Engineering or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the University Senate;
OR
ii. A bachelor’s degree (MQF level 6) in Engineering or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
OR
iii. A bachelor’s degree (MQF level 6) in Engineering or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the Engineering field and rigorous internal assessment.
OR
iv. Candidates without a qualification in the Engineering fields or Engineering working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the University and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
Must possess English competency as per Malaysian undergraduate requirement, whereby the medium of instruction is in English.
For International Students
IELTS
Band 5.0
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
154
TOEFL IBT
40
Pearson Test of English
47
MUET
Band 3.5
TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE)
7.5
CEFR
B1 (High B1)
Courses Offered
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Communication and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Research Methodology
- Research (a)
- Research (b) – Research (i)
Notes:
The University may allow exemption for outstanding students to complete their studies within a shorter period.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Philosophy in Engineering is a programme that will create a pathway to studies at a higher level as well as equip you with skills to chart an upward trajectory in the following careers. Graduates will have the necessary research skills to succeed in academia as academicians, research institutions as researchers, commercial science or technology corporations as chief technical officers, among others.
General Fields Offered:
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Communication and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
