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Centre for Alternative Technology: Green Building
| Institution | Centre for Alternative Technology |
|---|---|
| Department | Graduate School of the Environment |
| Web | http://gse.cat.org.uk |
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
Masters in Green Building
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a deep understanding and confidence around sustainable design principles and sustainable materials, their regulatory and legal requirements and their practical use. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, you will get hands on practical experience alongside in-depth academic study to gain a rigorous understanding of the social, practical, political, economic and environmental aspects of green building.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range of topics which cover the practical uses of sustainable building materials and methods, the theory behind the selection and use of materials, energy flows, building design, planning and retrofitting, waste management and policy and planning issues
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or through a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Low and Zero Carbon Buildings
Energy Provision
Circular Building
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 50 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Green Building
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a deep understanding and confidence around sustainable design principles and sustainable materials, their regulatory and legal requirements and their practical use. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, you will get hands on practical experience alongside in-depth academic study to gain a rigorous understanding of the social, practical, political, economic and environmental aspects of green building.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range of topics which cover the practical uses of sustainable building materials and methods, the theory behind the selection and use of materials, energy flows, building design, planning and retrofitting, waste management and policy and planning issues
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or through a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Low and Zero Carbon Buildings
Energy Provision
Circular Building
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 50 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Green Building
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a deep understanding and confidence around sustainable design principles and sustainable materials, their regulatory and legal requirements and their practical use. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, you will get hands on practical experience alongside in-depth academic study to gain a rigorous understanding of the social, practical, political, economic and environmental aspects of green building.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range of topics which cover the practical uses of sustainable building materials and methods, the theory behind the selection and use of materials, energy flows, building design, planning and retrofitting, waste management and policy and planning issues
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or through a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Low and Zero Carbon Buildings
Energy Provision
Circular Building
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 50 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Green Building
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a deep understanding and confidence around sustainable design principles and sustainable materials, their regulatory and legal requirements and their practical use. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, you will get hands on practical experience alongside in-depth academic study to gain a rigorous understanding of the social, practical, political, economic and environmental aspects of green building.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range of topics which cover the practical uses of sustainable building materials and methods, the theory behind the selection and use of materials, energy flows, building design, planning and retrofitting, waste management and policy and planning issues
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or through a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Low and Zero Carbon Buildings
Energy Provision
Circular Building
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 50 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Green Building
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a deep understanding and confidence around sustainable design principles and sustainable materials, their regulatory and legal requirements and their practical use. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, you will get hands on practical experience alongside in-depth academic study to gain a rigorous understanding of the social, practical, political, economic and environmental aspects of green building.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range of topics which cover the practical uses of sustainable building materials and methods, the theory behind the selection and use of materials, energy flows, building design, planning and retrofitting, waste management and policy and planning issues
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or through a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Low and Zero Carbon Buildings
Energy Provision
Circular Building
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 40 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Green Building
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a deep understanding and confidence around sustainable design principles and sustainable materials, their regulatory and legal requirements and their practical use. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, you will get hands on practical experience alongside in-depth academic study to gain a rigorous understanding of the social, practical, political, economic and environmental aspects of green building.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range of topics which cover the practical uses of sustainable building materials and methods, the theory behind the selection and use of materials, energy flows, building design, planning and retrofitting, waste management and policy and planning issues
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or through a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Low and Zero Carbon Buildings
Energy Provision
Circular Building
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 40 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Green Building
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a deep understanding and confidence around sustainable design principles and sustainable materials, their regulatory and legal requirements and their practical use. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, you will get hands on practical experience alongside in-depth academic study to gain a rigorous understanding of the social, practical, political, economic and environmental aspects of green building.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range of topics which cover the practical uses of sustainable building materials and methods, the theory behind the selection and use of materials, energy flows, building design, planning and retrofitting, waste management and policy and planning issues
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or through a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Low and Zero Carbon Buildings
Energy Provision
Circular Building
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 40 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Green Building
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a deep understanding and confidence around sustainable design principles and sustainable materials, their regulatory and legal requirements and their practical use. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, you will get hands on practical experience alongside in-depth academic study to gain a rigorous understanding of the social, practical, political, economic and environmental aspects of green building.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range of topics which cover the practical uses of sustainable building materials and methods, the theory behind the selection and use of materials, energy flows, building design, planning and retrofitting, waste management and policy and planning issues
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or through a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Low and Zero Carbon Buildings
Energy Provision
Circular Building
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 40 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
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