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Advance your expertise through rigorous research or professionally focused coursework.
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Master by Research
Build specialist expertise through a supervised research project with academic and industry relevance.
Master of Civil Engineering
Strengthen advanced professional knowledge through flexible coursework and a master's project.
Doctor of Philosophy · PFA
PhD in Civil Engineering
The PFA programme supports extensive and original research across civil engineering fields, developing advanced research and professional capabilities for leadership in academia or industry.
Programme codePFA
Study modeResearch
Reference sequence6 semesters
Course registrationPFA10090
Academic progression
Research Methodology
Complete the research methodology course before applying for a proposal presentation.
Proposal Presentation
Present the proposed study and obtain a satisfactory assessment before progressing.
Postgraduate Research Milestone Colloquium
Report research progress through the PG FKAAB Symposium after passing the proposal stage.
Pre-Viva
Submit the endorsed thesis draft and complete the pre-viva assessment and corrections.
Viva Voce
Proceed to the final examination after meeting academic and administrative requirements.
Doctor of Philosophy · PFB
PhD in Built Environment
The PFB programme enables original research in the built environment, strengthening scholarly expertise and the ability to contribute new knowledge to professional practice and academia.
Programme codePFB
Study modeResearch
Reference sequence6 semesters
Course registrationPFB10090
Academic progression
Research Methodology
Complete the research methodology course before applying for a proposal presentation.
Proposal Presentation
Present the proposed study and obtain a satisfactory assessment before progressing.
Postgraduate Research Milestone Colloquium
Report research progress through the PG FKAAB Symposium after passing the proposal stage.
Pre-Viva
Submit the endorsed thesis draft and complete the pre-viva assessment and corrections.
Viva Voce
Proceed to the final examination after meeting academic and administrative requirements.
Master by Research · KFA
Master of Civil Engineering – Research
The KFA programme develops specialist civil engineering knowledge through supervised research with academic and industry relevance.
Programme codeKFA
Study modeResearch
Reference sequence4 semesters
Course registrationKFA10040
Academic progression
Research Methodology
Complete the research methodology course before applying for a proposal presentation.
Proposal Presentation
Present the proposed study and obtain a satisfactory assessment before progressing.
Postgraduate Research Milestone Colloquium
Report research progress through the PG FKAAB Symposium after passing the proposal stage.
Pre-Viva
Submit the endorsed thesis draft and complete the pre-viva assessment and corrections.
Viva Voce
Proceed to the final examination after meeting academic and administrative requirements.
Master by Research · KFB
Master of Built Environment – Research
The KFB programme develops advanced built-environment expertise through focused, supervised research addressing contemporary professional and industry needs.
Programme codeKFB
Study modeResearch
Reference sequence4 semesters
Course registrationKFB10040
Academic progression
Research Methodology
Complete the research methodology course before applying for a proposal presentation.
Proposal Presentation
Present the proposed study and obtain a satisfactory assessment before progressing.
Postgraduate Research Milestone Colloquium
Report research progress through the PG FKAAB Symposium after passing the proposal stage.
Pre-Viva
Submit the endorsed thesis draft and complete the pre-viva assessment and corrections.
Viva Voce
Proceed to the final examination after meeting academic and administrative requirements.
Master by Coursework · MFA
Master of Civil Engineering
The MFA programme develops professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in civil engineering design and analysis. Its flexible coursework allows students to specialise in a civil engineering discipline while completing a supervised master’s project.
Programme codeMFA
Study modeCoursework
FacultyFKAAB
FieldCivil Engineering
Academic progression
Coursework & timetable
Complete the required advanced civil engineering courses according to the current semester timetable.
Master's Project 1
Register the project, select one supervisor through SMAP Online, submit the synopsis and complete the proposal presentation and report.
Master's Project 1 assessment
The project is assessed by panels and the supervisor, with 40% from panels and 60% from the supervisor. A score above 65% is required to pass.
Master's Project 2
Continue the project, complete the final report and present the findings for assessment by the supervisor and panels.
Completion
After endorsement of the results, submit the hardbound report and complete the exit survey.
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Pre-viva & viva
Demonstrate your contribution and complete the examination process.
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