MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments
University of Reading
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Build or progress your career in sustainable building design and management with our MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments degree.This master’s programme is suitable for people from a range of different backgrounds who want to move into the field, as well as for professionals such as:urban plannersarchitectsbuilding services engineersfacilities managersperformance assessors.AccreditationOur MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments degree is accredited by ...Read more

Build or progress your career in sustainable building design and management with our MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments degree.

This master’s programme is suitable for people from a range of different backgrounds who want to move into the field, as well as for professionals such as:

  • urban planners
  • architects
  • building services engineers
  • facilities managers
  • performance assessors.
  • Accreditation

Our MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments degree is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute. Successful completion of this programme satisfies the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Interdisciplinary skills

You’ll explore the fundamental subjects related to environmental design, operation, and management, and gain an understanding of the latest theories and research in the field.

You will also 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.

Flexible study options

Our MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments degree is offered as a one-year full-time programme, or as a flexible modular programme. It is delivered through intensive residential weeks at our Whiteknights campus in Reading campus and supported by a professional online learning environment.

You can study over two years alongside your work commitments, or fast-track your studies with a one-year programme from September. You can also choose to start your studies in February and spread your coursework out over three years.

Careers for MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments graduates

Our MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments degree will enable you to pursue a variety of careers in professional roles, such as urban planning, architectural design, environmental engineering, facilities management, energy assessment, green building assessment and energy policy.

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Entry requirements

You need a good undergraduate honours degree (good second class or above) or equivalent from a university outside the UK. If you have other qualifications and several years’ relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply.

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