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University of Nottingham
Renewable Energy and Architecture MSc/PGDip
University of Nottingham

Renewable Energy and Architecture MSc/PGDip

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Full time | University Park Campus | 12 months | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

SEP

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Renewable Energy Resources Architecture (General)

Course Summary

This is the place where we design a greener and energy efficient future, using scientific evidence.Our Renewable Energy and Architecture MSc teaches you how to use and integrate energy from renewable sources (such as sun and wind), to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability within the context of architecture, planning and construction.You’ll learn how to design, simulate and optimise energy efficient and sustainable building and construction solutions – in urban and landscape settings and in different climates. You’ll practice how to make scientifically verified design decisions and apply these at all levels and all stages of the design process, from site planning to landscape design and from urban and detailed building design to construction.During the course, you’ll also be taught how to use advanced engineering software tools and will use these to produce and use scientific evidence in your design projects. Students are encouraged to learn and work together, both as teams and individuals, helping you to practice the soft skills – like project management and communications – that will be invaluable to your career.

Modules

Building Energy Performance Rating and Programming (spring) (10 Credits)
This module aims to provide students from architecture, engineering and other relevant professional backgrounds computer programming skills, which they can use to gain a better understanding of the key parameters used in building heating and cooling load calculations, model the performance of passive solar systems, such as Mass Walls, Sun-spaces and Water Walls, and model the performance of PV systems and wind turbines.
Building Energy Performance Rating and Programming (spring) (10 Credits)
Climate Responsive Building Design Project (spring) (20 Credits)
Climate Responsive Building Design Project (spring) (20 Credits)
Dissertation, Architecture and Built Environment (summer) (60 Credits)
Dissertation, Architecture and Built Environment (summer) (60 Credits)
Passive Solar Design Principles and Simulation (autumn) (10 Credits)
Passive Solar Design Principles and Simulation (autumn) (10 Credits)
Principles of Renewable and Energy Efficient Systems (autumn) (20 Credits)
Principles of Renewable and Energy Efficient Systems (autumn) (20 Credits)
Renewable Energy Technology Design and Appraisal (spring) (20 Credits)
Renewable Energy Technology Design and Appraisal (spring) (20 Credits)
Research and Professional Skills, Tools and Methods (spring) (20 Credits)
Research and Professional Skills, Tools and Methods (spring) (20 Credits)
Wind Environment 3D Simulation in Architecture (autumn) (20 Credits)
Wind Environment 3D Simulation in Architecture (autumn) (20 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (month)

£938

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (month)

£2,563

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.

University information

University of Nottingham-Overview
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The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education. It is also a research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, making it a superb place to study for a postgraduate qualification. In addition to being one of the world’s top 100 universities, it ranks seventh overall in research power (Research Excellence Framework, 2021). As such, it is...more

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