Sustainable Building Design and Engineering MSc
University of Greenwich
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This MSc will give you the engineering and technical design skills to forge a career in the ever-expanding sustainable construction sector.
The increasing drive towards sustainable solutions in the built environment is driving the need for well-educated professionals with a real understanding of this issue. Our Sustainable Building Design and Engineering course teaches you about the technical design and engineering associated with the delivery of such projects in a commercially-focused world.
You'll consider both passive (building fabric) and active measures (building services and renewable energy technologies), with key modules covering sustainable and healthy buildings, building simulation, and environmental and passive design systems.
Career options open to upon successful completion of this course include roles within government agencies, local authorities, and development agencies.
What you should know about this course
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The course combines technical design and engineering associated with the delivery of sustainable built commercial environments.
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You’ll learn which approach to take when considering new or existing building stock in terms of its sustainability.
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The course focuses on the presentation and communication of workable solutions to complex problems.
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We work with cutting-edge research carried out by the school on technical, behavioural and social issues associated with the delivery of sustainable built environments.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Sustainable Building Design and Engineering, MSc.
You should have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification in a built environment discipline such as civil engineering, construction, surveying or architecture.
We will consider other undergraduate degrees on an individual basis, and experienced applicants from CME.
Costs
Tuition Fees Sustainable Building Design and Engineering MSc
| EU | £8750 | |
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| England UK | £8750 | |
| Northern Ireland | £8750 | |
| Scotland | £8750 | |
| Wales | £8750 | |
| International | £14500 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.
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