MSc Architecture and Sustainability

The MSc Architecture and Sustainability at De Montfort University is a postgraduate programme created for the global need for long-term building designs. It focuses on design methods and computer modelling which reduces harm to the environment caused by climate change. 

The learning areas in this programme involve building physics and design, including cultural, social, economic, and ecological factors. The course is taught using an approach, where students study one module at a time. This gives the students a better balance between study and life, preparing them to work for businesses and governments, which are focused on environmental sustainability.

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, England, is a public institution known for its high-quality and career-focused education. The university has been rated five stars by QS Top Universities, for its outstanding education and creative teaching approach. The university is proud of a community with students from over 140 countries, and it is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment.

The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in fields such as art, design, humanities, business, law, computing, engineering, media, health, and life sciences. The university has a strong focus on employability and has supportive staff who help students achieve their career ambitions.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course, a relevant academic and/or employer reference and have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications.

Grade Requirements: 

• Candidates need a bachelor's honours degree with 2:2 or its equivalent in a relevant subject, such as architecture, architectural engineering, or civil engineering. 
• Applicants who do not have academic qualifications may be considered if they have enough industry experience.

English Proficiency: 

• Applicants need a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual element below 5.5, 
• The university accepts a large number of English language test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.

For the academic year 2025/26, the tuition fees for the MSc Architecture and Sustainability programme at De Montfort University is £16,300.

De Montfort University provides several scholarships and discounts to support undergraduate students including, Global Access Scholarship, which offers a £2,000 fee reduction annually, The Stephen Lawrence Professional Scholarship is available to students on the Architecture BA (Hons) course from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing a 50% tuition fee reduction and a £3,500 bursary. International students can receive a £500 discount for paying tuition fees on time. De Montfort University offers a High Achievers Scholarship for international undergraduate students, recognising outstanding academic performance, it provides a tuition fee reduction, with awards from £3,000 for students with 70% or above, to £5,000 for those with 75% or above, and a full fee reduction for students achieving 80% or above. This merit-based award applies to the first year of a full-time undergraduate course and a panel reviews applications to select successful recipients.

Graduates of the MSc Architecture and Sustainability from De Montfort University can become:

• Sustainability Consultant
• Environmental Engineer
• Architectural Technologist
• Building Services Engineer
• Urban Planner

Admission to the MSc Architecture and Sustainability programme is made directly through the university’s online portal. We at AHZ can assist you with your application process.