Course summary
Our Renewable Energy and Architecture MSc is a multi-disciplinary course for worldwide integration of renewable energy and sustainable energy and building technologies into the site plan and building form, fabric and services with a focus on climate and human comfort using architectural and engineering techniques and powerful computer and laboratory simulations. This international course is carefully structured to accommodate the interests and skills of those who are related to building design and technology and building energy and environmental performance. It is open to applicants from various backgrounds, including architecture, engineering (mechanical, civil/structural, electrical and building engineering) and town planning / urban design. The course addresses issues such as:
- sustainable building design and construction
- energy use
- new and renewable energy technologies
- novel materials and their influence on buildings and occupant comfort.
Modules
Passive Solar Design Principles and Simulation Wind Environment 3D Simulation in Architecture Principles of Renewable and Energy Efficient Systems Research and Professional Skills, Tools and Methods Renewable Energy Technology Design and Appraisal Climate Responsive Building Design Project Building Energy Performance Rating and Programming Please note that all module details are subject to change. The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff and as a result may change for reasons of, for example, research developments or legislation changes. This list is an example of typical modules we offer, not a definitive list.
Assessment method
Assessment includes a dissertation.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Energy Institute, The
Entry requirements
2:1 (or international equivalent) in architecture, building engineering, building services engineering, electrical engineering, town planning / urban design, civil/structural engineering or mechanical engineering. Applicants from other relevant professional backgrounds may also be considered. Minimum English requirement to apply: IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any element.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For fee information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pagePostgraduate admissions
+44 (0) 115 951 5559