Course summary
The MSc Low Carbon Architectural Engineering programme aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address one the greatest current policy concerns regarding the built environment: the amount of energy embodied within the new and refurbished building stock alongside the performance gap between design and operation. The masters will allow students to measure, analyse and assess the material specification of building materials and components alongside the operational building performance. This knowledge and associated skills are relatable to building services engineers, architects, contractors, client bodies, users who have an influence on the design, construction, and facilities management outcomes. This programme will address a primary requirement to address the questions and policy concerns raised by a number of UK government and UN policy statements and commitments such as the “Sustainability in the Built Environment” inquiry and the UN’s Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal. The hands-on approach of the masters aims to provide ample opportunities for the students to measure, and undertake laboratory and in-situ measurements in the new CobBauge ‘living lab’ building showcasing the university’s international research on ultra-low carbon buildings. The learning from the programme can also be fed back to design teams to both diagnose issues with any current designs but also to help ensure that lessons are learnt, and future designs improved.
Modules
Please visit our website for up to date details regarding course details, including modules: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-low-carbon-architectural-engineering
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
International applicants
The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied, your conditional offer letter will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Entry requirements
2:2 honours degree in Architectural Engineering (or similar design-related discipline such as Architectural Technology, Architecture, Construction Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying among others). Equivalent professional qualifications and substantial relevant experience may be considered on an individual basis. Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all four elements) or equivalent. Please note, other qualification subjects/levels may be required if CIBSE membership is requested.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA