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University of Plymouth: Low Carbon Architectural Engineering
| Institution | University of Plymouth View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Art, Design and Architecture |
| Web | https://www.plymouth.ac.uk |
| admissions@plymouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1752 585858 |
| Study type | Taught |
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.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Plymouth Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Plymouth Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
About us
At the University of Plymouth, we are proud to be a top 3 modern UK university (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, 2023) and are internationally renowned for high-quality research and teaching. We have also recently been awarded gold ratings across the board in the latest round of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023). At the University of Plymouth, you will be studying alongside a community of people who believe deeply in the power of education to create positive change in society.
Our collective ethos is to use our knowledge for action – to apply real change, …
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