MSc Sustainable Architecture and Healthy Buildings
Course overview
The MSc Sustainable Architecture and Healthy Buildings at the University of Derby is designed to explore the link between sustainable architecture and the creation of healthy buildings using advanced principles. The programme covers areas including holistic sustainable design analysis, its integration within the Building Information Modelling (BIM) environment, and the critical analysis of low-energy design technologies.
Learning involves evaluating current design methodologies, governmental legislation, and professional standards for sustainable construction, while assessment methods include critical analysis, written examination projects and research projects.
Entry requirements
Applicants should submit a personal statement explaining why they want to join this course and any other relevant details about their academic history. Students also need to provide a reference from a teacher or employer, and upload their CV while applying, to show any work experience they may have.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least a second-class lower degree from an undergraduate architectural course or relevant work experience
English Proficiency:
- Applicants whose first language is not English need to have an overall academic score of 6.0 on the IELTS test with at least 5.5 in each part.
- English tests like the PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Sustainable Architecture and Healthy Buildings from the University of Derby can work as:
- Sustainability Consultants
- Architects
- Project Coordinators
- Project Managers
- Sustainable Energy Consultants
Cost of study
For international students studying MSc Sustainable Architecture and Healthy Buildings at the University of Derby, the tuition fee is £17,500 for full-time students.
Admission
Those who wish to study the course can apply directly to the University or reach out to our trained counsellors for guidance.
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