Course summary
Learn about the relationship between energy and the environment on this master's. You'll explore the current and projected impacts of climate change and what this means for the energy industry. You'll be prepared for a rewarding career in this fast-growing sector as we transition to a low carbon economy and net zero. This programme has been developed alongside specialists to make sure you develop the skills to assess the energy performance and climatic design of buildings and urban forms. You'll learn to view energy and sustainability challenges from multiple perspectives, which will help you to develop rounded and lasting solutions. Our multidisciplinary approach will enable you to tackle climate change issues, while improving energy supply and the built environment.
Modules
Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Energy Technologies, Environment and Sustainability; Climate Change, Energy and Settlements; Energy Resources and Engineering; Data Analysis and Experimental Methods for Civil and Environmental Engineering; Energy Performance Assessment of Buildings; Climatic Design of Buildings and Cities; MSc Research Project. You must also study modules from: Bioenergy, Core skills in GIS and Waste Resource Management. For a full list of modules visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/energy-and-sustainability-energy-environment-and-buildings-masters-msc#modules
Assessment method
Examinations, presentations, coursework and dissertation
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Accreditation of European Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE)
- Civil Engineers, Institution of
- Structural Engineers, Institution of
- The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation
- Highway Engineers, Institute of (IHE)
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or chemistry. We can also consider degrees in geography, geology or environmental sciences if you can demonstrate evidence of maths content in your degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ