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    MSc Full-time: 12-18 Months
    MSc Part-time: 24-48 Months

Course Description

Are you concerned about the environment and sustainability issues and are seeking job opportunities in this area?

Creating a sustainable world that provides a safe, secure, and healthy life for all peoples is a priority for the global community. Building and maintaining infrastructure nowadays demands solutions that are technically viable, commercially feasible, and environmentally and socially sustainable. This programme is designed for students whose interest is in the application of science and engineering to environmental issues and sustainable development. The programme is interdisciplinary in nature and provides students with a broad and integrated understanding of environmental sustainability. It encourages sharing and disseminating information, knowledge and technology that encourages sustainable development.

Whatever your academic background, studying this course will give you the qualifications you need for a career in the sustainability sector. This course takes an industry-focused approach, with particular application to buildings, property development, sustainable technologies as well as the waste and water sectors. Extremely relevant in today’s climate-aware world, this course is aimed at graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above in any degree subject. Evidence of Mathematical ability is also required. Candidates from all backgrounds seeking to gain an understanding of sustainable development are encouraged to apply.

We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry.

This course has academic entry requirements which are assessed alongside relevant work experience. Full details of any relevant work experience, including references should be submitted with your application and may be considered for entry where the minimum academic entry requirements are below those required.

Usually, unrelated work experience is not considered sufficient for entry without meeting the minimum academic entry requirements. Please contact us with your specific circumstances by submitting an enquiry form above and we will be happy to discuss your options.

If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the postgraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

  • Construction contractors
  • Consulting engineers
  • Quantity surveyors
  • Architects
  • Local and central government
  • Housing associations
  • Management consultants
  • Manufacturers
  • Service sector organisations

Module Details

Modules that you will study* as part of this course

  • Building Energy Performance ( BSV11153 )
  • Dissertation ( BSV11120 )
  • Environmental Impact Assessment ( BSV11160 )
  • Renewable Energy Finance and Environmental Law ( BSV11122 )
  • Sustainable Building Design ( BSV11114 )
  • Sustainable Urban Property Development ( BSV11125 )
  • Sustainable Water Resources Management ( BSV11126 )
  • Waste Management ( BSV11124 )

* These are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

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