MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Sustainable Built Environment

The MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Sustainable Built Environment at De Montfort University is a comprehensive course that covers the principles and practices of sustainable building design, construction, and operation. The course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the environmental, social, and economic aspects of sustainability in the built environment. Students will learn about the latest technologies and techniques for reducing energy consumption, waste generation, and carbon emissions in buildings. They will also develop skills in project management, building services engineering, and sustainable urban planning. The course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in sustainability-related fields, such as architects, engineers, contractors, and urban planners.

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The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our dedicated sustainable building laboratory and computer suites. The course also includes opportunities for field trips and collaborative projects with industry partners. Graduates of the course can expect to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including architectural practices, consulting engineering firms, local authorities, and NGOs.

Discover De Montfort University's Leadership in Sustainable Built Environment Education

De Montfort University is an ideal choice for students pursuing a course in sustainable built environment. Our university has a strong commitment to sustainability, with numerous research centers and initiatives dedicated to addressing global environmental challenges. Our faculty members are experienced professionals in the field of sustainability and have extensive connections with industry partners. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable built environment principles and practices, as well as practical skills in project management and building services engineering.

This programme has an interdisciplinary approach that gives students a broad insight into energy and sustainability issues and in-depth study of the building physics and modelling software used in the design of modern buildings and their surroundings.

Computer modelling techniques enable the complex interactions between buildings and the environment in and around them to be simulated, at both the level of individual buildings and at urban scale with many buildings. This is a modular programme having both taught and practical components, in which students develop skills in using such techniques.

The focus on building performance is complemented by a consideration of renewable energy and wider sustainable development policy issues, such as the use of sustainability indicators, and conceptions of economic, ecological and social sustainability. National and international assessment methods and tools, widely used in building design and appraisal, are included.

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject or five years’ work experience in an appropriate field.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.