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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Advanced Sustainable Design gives you the knowledge, skills and creativity to put theory into practice in the sustainable development of our cities, towns and countryside. We work from the scale of building systems to entire regions.This programme engages with architecture, design and planning but interested applicants can apply with degrees outside of these fields.Our programme is delivered in a series of practical projects supplemented with teaching on all aspects of built environment sustainable design. You will have the opportunity to work in building simulation modelling and gain desirable skills for the workplace.We believe that successful sustainable development is not achieved only through technical solutions. You will:explore the complex relationship of design to contemporary sustainable agendaform creative solutions using design practices for our towns, cities and countrysideengage in cultural and professional debates about the built environmentgain a distinctive and expert voice in this field