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University of Nottingham: Renewable Energy and Architecture MSc
Institution | University of Nottingham |
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Department | Department of Architecture and Built Environment |
Web | http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |
Telephone | +44 (0) 115 951 5559 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
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.
It is designed to stimulate and encourage novel and imaginative solutions to the challenging task of designing sustainable, energy-efficient and environmentally responsible buildings and cities worldwide. By the end of the course, you will have gained useful and technical knowledge as well as experience on this subject, and you will be adept at communicating and presenting yourself and your projects to an audience.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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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. |
Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
Summary
Our international programme gives graduates a unique environment to study and broadens future career options. It is a proven route to global employment opportunities and PhD research.
This programme is 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 and town planning / urban design.
The course introduces students from different backgrounds, to many relevant fields of expertise, at a global level:
Sustainable building design and technology
Climate responsive and energy conscious site planning, landscape and urban design
Passive solar design, integration and simulation
New and renewable energy technologies
Novel materials and their influence on buildings and occupant thermal comfort
Advanced software applications and energy software development/programming
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | The course is suitable for applicants with a good Honours Degree in any of the following disciplines: Architecture, Building Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. We are also happy to consider applicants from other relevant professional backgrounds. Experience in working with computers and computer software such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint is essential. Minimum English requirement to apply: IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any element. |
Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
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