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PhD / Doctorate Engineering Full Time

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

at Brickfields Asia College · Malaysia

Duration

3-4 Years (Full-time) / 4-5 Years (Full-time)

Intake

January, May & September

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering at Brickfields Asia College develops doctoral researchers who use advanced theoretical foundations, innovative research methodologies, and emerging engineering technologies. You will combine engineering research with compulsory courses including Research Methodology and Academic Writing and Design Thinking, then continue with PhD Research modules from PhD Research 1 through PhD Research 10.

Learning is delivered full time or part time, with intakes in January, May, and September. Assessment includes thesis and viva voce, plus academic elements tied to compulsory courses through reports, assignments, projects, and presentations. The research component also uses structured academic checkpoints such as research progress, research proposal defense, colloquium or seminar, thesis examination, viva voce, and papers publication.

Modules

  • Research Methodology and Academic Writing (compulsory course)
  • Design Thinking (compulsory course)
  • PhD Research 1
  • PhD Research 2
  • PhD Research 3
  • PhD Research 4
  • PhD Research 5
  • PhD Research 6
  • PhD Research 7
  • PhD Research 8
  • PhD Research 9
  • PhD Research 10

Entry requirements

Master Degree (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF). Any equivalent master degree - subject to University’s Senate approval.

English:

Pass in English at SPM level

  • MUET: Minimum band 3.5; or
  • GCSE: Minimum Pass; or
  • IELTS: Minimum Band 5.0; or
  • TOEFL iBT: Minimum Score 40; or
  • PTE: 47; or
  • LINGUASKILL: 154; or
  • Any equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government (equivalent to CEFR High B1)

Validity of test results: MUET - 5 years; IELTS & TOEFL - 2 years

Career outcomes

  • Academic or Research Associate
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or Engineering Director
  • AI & Automation Specialist
  • IoT & Smart Systems Architect
  • Engineering Consultant
  • Technology Entrepreneur or Innovator

How this course compares

  • It lists 9 Engineering courses in total, 1 of them at phd / doctorate level.
  • 6 universities in Malaysia teach phd / doctorate Engineering; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most phd / doctorate Engineering courses in Malaysia take 4–6 years; this one takes 3-4 Years (Full-time) / 4-5 Years (Full-time).
  • Brickfields Asia College has 6 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Malaysia offer phd / doctorate Engineering?

Universiti Malaya (QS #58), Multimedia University (#21 in Malaysia), Universiti Industri Selangor (#44 in Malaysia), UOW Malaysia KDU (#52 in Malaysia), Wawasan Open University (#60 in Malaysia) are among the 6 that do.

How long is the Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering at Brickfields Asia College?

It takes 3-4 Years (Full-time) / 4-5 Years (Full-time), studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in January, May & September.

Are there scholarships at Brickfields Asia College?

Yes — 6 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

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