Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland; MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Design
Course focus: Theory-Technical-Planning/Policy/Sustainable Development || Design studio: NO || Fees: £3,375/£10,600 (EU/Overseas)
Course director: Dr Carolyn Hayles
Course founded: September 2010
Duration: 1 year full-time
Intake: 10-30 students
Student profile: Mainly architecture, environmental planning and construction engineering backgrounds
Distinctive feature: Addresses sustainable design at three different scales: urban design, whole buildings, and construction elements. Topics include sustainability in context, energy strategies, legislation, environmental assessment and rating tools. Multi-disciplinary nature of teaching on the programme.
Entry requirements:
- Minimum 2:1 UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in architecture, engineering, planning, environmental science or cognate science/engineering relative to the built environment
- International candidates required to demonstrate a good standard of English ie. an IELTS score of 6.5 or above. TOEFL scores (less preferred) are accepted with thresholds of 575 (paper-based) or 90 (internet-based) or an equivalent qualification
Admissions contact: Dr Carolyn S Hayles - c.hayles@qub.ac.uk
Tuition: £3,375/£10,600 full-time (EU/Overseas)







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