University of Greenwich
Sustainable Building Design and Engineering MSc
University of Greenwich

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28663 £30583 £35060
25-75 percentile range £26283 - £31518 £25509 - £35943 £28785 - £43518
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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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

  • The course combines technical design and engineering associated with the delivery of sustainable built commercial environments.
  • You’ll learn which approach to take when considering new or existing building stock in terms of its sustainability.
  • The course focuses on the presentation and communication of workable solutions to complex problems.
  • 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.

Assessment is varied, and includes coursework, portfolio, practical, presentations and examinations. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. (Portfolio submission and oral presentations will be used for practice-based courses.) Some courses may also include practice assessments, which do not count towards your final grade. For all assessment you will be provided with feedback to help you monitor progress and improve your performance.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sustainable Building Design and Engineering, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a Built Environment subject such as, Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying or Architecture.

Applicants without a degree that have relevant professional experience may be considered.

Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered

You can also read our admissions policy

Costs

Tuition Fees Sustainable Building Design and Engineering MSc

England UK £11000 year 1
Northern Ireland £11000 year 1
Scotland £11000 year 1
Wales £11000 year 1
EU £17450 year 1
International £17450 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

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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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Student composition of University of Greenwich

Total number of students enrolled at University of Greenwich by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Construction and the Built Environment”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Greenwich Maritime Campus
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