MSc Low Carbon Building Design and Modelling
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Programme Description
- Developed with the modern building services engineer in mind
- Learn about innovative approaches to low carbon building design
- Become skilled in the use of advanced building simulation models
- Flexible study with full-time or part-time options
There is a need, both in the UK and internationally, for graduates with new skills in the areas of low carbon building design and building simulation modelling. The aim of this course is to produce graduates with these skills which will enable them to apply themselves beyond the business-as-usual building services design and into the field of innovative, low carbon building design. This is a growing area of focus for all building services engineering practices. The course is divided broadly into four main areas as follows.
- Fundamentals of energy use in buildings and renewable energy technology.
- Low carbon design and operation.
- Advanced computer simulation.
- Research project.
The individual research project provides students with an exciting opportunity to develop a substantive piece of work in the area of low carbon building design with the scope to put into practice the use of the advanced simulation methods learnt. For part-time students this project will normally be undertaken at their place of employment and be based on a topic of direct benefit and relevance to the company.
It is expected that students graduating from this course will go on to work in the building design consultancy sector with the ability to use computer simulation from day one and soon after to lead low carbon building design teams.
The programme is accredited for further learning for CEng and professional membership by the CIBSE and Energy Institute.
The "SE Controls prize for best overall performance" is awarded to the student graduating from this course with the highest overall mark. This presentation is made on graduation day.
Bursaries: these may be available to international candidates who apply early.
