Course summary
Our Sustainable Architecture: Evaluation and Design MSc is a unique, multi-disciplinary course. It was established in 1994 and continues to grow and evolve. We keep up to date with changes in sustainability, policies and advancement in the construction industry. The course focuses on the theory and practice of developing low carbon and sustainable buildings. You will gain an advanced understanding of the key sustainability issues related to buildings, so you can strategically influence feasibility and design processes within the built environment. Our strong links with industry give you:
- opportunity to learn from the latest challenges in the industry
- chances to participate in competitions to win prizes
- possible future employment opportunities.
- architectural and engineering practices
- research
- sustainability consultancies
- academia, PhD
Assessment method
The course uses a modular credit system, you will need: 60 credits for postgraduate certificate 120 credits for the postgraduate diploma (9 months full-time, 20 months part-time) 180 credits for the master's degree (12 months full-time, 24 months part-time). Modules combine a ratio of taught to self-led study. For example, a module of 20 credits approximates to 200 hours of student effort. Up to 36 hours of which usually consists of: lectures seminars individual tutorials other staff contact
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to fulfil one of the following: hold an approved undergraduate honours degree minimum 2.2, or equivalent overseas qualification, in a relevant discipline ie architecture, engineering or physics and other subjects related to the built and natural environments. possess an appropriate professional background and experience in architecture, building or building servicing design. Applications are also considered from potential candidates who wish to seek accreditation for their prior experiential learning or earlier qualifications, particularly those who have worked on projects in related fields. A number of our applicants use the programme as a means of facilitating a career change or progression.
English language requirements
IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16800 | Year 1 |
| England | £11400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11400 | Year 1 |
| International | £16800 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP