MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments
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Year of entry
2023/24 -
Course duration
Full Time: 12 months Other: Flexible learning: 18-63 months
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Year of entry
2023/24 -
Course duration
Full Time: 12 months Other: Flexible learning: 18-63 months
With our MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments course you will build on your knowledge of interdisciplinary design and develop the leadership skills to help you rise to the top.
Our MSc in Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments is ideal for urban planners, architects, building services engineers, facilities managers and performance assessors looking to progress their careers.
This master’s course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, and the Energy Institute. (Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Successful completion of this course satisfies the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.)
It provides an introduction to the fundamental subjects related to environmental design, operation and management, and an understanding of the latest theories and research. You will broaden your knowledge in environmental engineering, building design, energy efficiency and management, along with the application of digital technology and indoor environmental quality and wellbeing.
This course is offered as a one-year full-time course, or as a flexible modular course. The course is delivered through intensive residential weeks at our campus, supported through a professional online learning environment. Study over two years alongside your work commitments, or fast-track your studies with a one-year programme.
You will learn through a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, guided reading, online resources and written assignments. Class sizes range from eight to 40 people and combine flexible and full-time students. All classes are taught in one-week intensive teaching blocks with assignment work between teaching weeks.
This course fosters leadership in environmental design and energy management. Its distinctive focus is on a truly interdisciplinary approach to the design and operation of sustainable buildings and cities.
During your studies you will benefit from our strong links with industry, with visits to sites and from industry speakers.
All of the resources of the University are available to our students. In addition, we provide facilities in the School, including:
- The School’s Resource Room, with study spaces for individual and group work as well as subject-specific learning resources.
- Dedicated computer labs equipped with the latest digital technology and software, including building information modelling (BIM), 3D laser scanning, 3D visualisation, virtual reality headsets, building energy simulations and urban microclimate simulations.
This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute. (Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Successful completion of this programme satisfies the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.)
For more information, please visit the Construction Management and Engineering website.
Overview
With our MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments course you will build on your knowledge of interdisciplinary design and develop the leadership skills to help you rise to the top.
Our MSc in Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments is ideal for urban planners, architects, building services engineers, facilities managers and performance assessors looking to progress their careers.
This master’s course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, and the Energy Institute. (Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Successful completion of this course satisfies the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.)
It provides an introduction to the fundamental subjects related to environmental design, operation and management, and an understanding of the latest theories and research. You will broaden your knowledge in environmental engineering, building design, energy efficiency and management, along with the application of digital technology and indoor environmental quality and wellbeing.
This course is offered as a one-year full-time course, or as a flexible modular course. The course is delivered through intensive residential weeks at our campus, supported through a professional online learning environment. Study over two years alongside your work commitments, or fast-track your studies with a one-year programme.
You will learn through a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, guided reading, online resources and written assignments. Class sizes range from eight to 40 people and combine flexible and full-time students. All classes are taught in one-week intensive teaching blocks with assignment work between teaching weeks.
This course fosters leadership in environmental design and energy management. Its distinctive focus is on a truly interdisciplinary approach to the design and operation of sustainable buildings and cities.
During your studies you will benefit from our strong links with industry, with visits to sites and from industry speakers.
All of the resources of the University are available to our students. In addition, we provide facilities in the School, including:
- The School’s Resource Room, with study spaces for individual and group work as well as subject-specific learning resources.
- Dedicated computer labs equipped with the latest digital technology and software, including building information modelling (BIM), 3D laser scanning, 3D visualisation, virtual reality headsets, building energy simulations and urban microclimate simulations.
This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute. (Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Successful completion of this programme satisfies the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.)
For more information, please visit the Construction Management and Engineering website.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (good second class or above) or equivalent from a university outside the UK. If you have other qualifications and a number of years’ relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply.
Pre-sessional English language programme
If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Structure
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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CEM107 | Sustainable Design and Management Principles and Practice | DR Emmanuel Essah |
CEM10A | Research skills | PROF Libby Schweber |
CEM10B | Research dissertation | PROF Libby Schweber |
CEM220 | Urban Sustainability | DR Rory Jones |
CEM221 | Energy in Buildings | DR Mehdi Shahrestani |
CEM222 | Building Simulation | DR Emmanuel Essah |
CEM223 | Urban Microclimates | DR Christos Halios |
CEM225 | Building Information Modelling | DR Laura Maftei |
CEM226 | ICT and Energy Management | PROF Li Shao |
CEM319 | Life Cycle Assessment | DR Eugene Mohareb |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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CEM224 | Carbon Management | DR Michael Peters |
CEM233 | Urban Energy Systems | DR Maria Vahdati |
CEM235 | Engineering Project Management | PROFESSOR Irem Dikmen |
CEM242 | Advanced Visualisation and Interactive Technologies | DR Dragana Nikolic |
CEM243 | New Technology, Management and Change | DR Martin Green |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Fees
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £12,100
New international students: £25,800
Tuition fee information
Flexible modular courses (price per 10-credit module):
- UK/Republic of Ireland students: To be confirmed for 2022
- International students: To be confirmed for 2022
The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information, including information for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.
EU student fees
With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.
Additional costs
Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
Financial support for your studies
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
Careers
Graduates will typically find employment in environmental urban planning, architectural design, environmental engineering, facilities management, energy assessment, green building assessment and energy policy.