Architecture and Sustainability MSc

    Architecture and Sustainability MSc

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 21,659 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Architecture and Sustainability MSc

    About

    Watch: Professor Ahmad Taki discusses why you should study at DMU.

    Reducing energy consumption is an international imperative. Our course is designed to equip you with the skills and vision to tackle this challenge both innovatively and responsibly.

    Throughout the course, you will focus on design strategies and computer modelling in response to climate change to promote and encourage sustainability. The curriculum embraces sustainable development and the built environment from a holistic perspective, taking into account cultural, social, economic, and ecological factors.

    You’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to address the challenges of sustainable buildings and energy performance, and gain an understanding of how architecture and the built environment work in the real world.

    DMU has an exciting global outlook and we are the only United Nations Sustainable Development Goals hub based in the UK. You’ll take part in research which connects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action (goal number 13) and cities and communities (goal number 11).

    The course content is designed to meet a growing international industry niche by addressing the challenges of global climate change and offering practical skillsets that are valuable to employers.

    We provide state-of-the-art facilities, and our creative hub will provide you with the tools you need to realise your ambitions within the built environment sector. You will benefit from our extensive range of specialist facilities, such as multipurpose studios, CAD labs, and workshops. These workshops are equipped with laser cutters, metalworking, woodworking, digital printing, water-jet cutting, and prototyping. The high-performance computer labs have industry-standard tools and dynamic thermal simulation software for teaching and research.

    Key features

    • You can exit the course with a Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate award, depending on the credits you achieve.

    • You will need to enrol on the PEDR graduate monitoring service in order to have your PEDR sheets endorsed by a professional studies adviser (PSA).

    • You’ll learn from a integrated team of professionals from industry, practice and research, which ensures your work is responding to contemporary, real-world issues that are grounded in both theory and practice.

    • Join our diverse community, which contributes to new ways of thinking, new knowledge, and different experiences.

    • The course has been designed as a potential pathway to the PhD level, and our graduates become successful researchers in the building performance and sustainability fields.

    • Our award-winning Vijay Patel building has been designed to provide the space and facilities where all of our art and design students can develop their ideas and flourish.

    Talk to our course team

    If you would like to find out more about how this course can help you achieve your career ambitions, send a message to our course team [Professor Ahmad Taki] who would be happy to chat to you. Alternatively, you can register for our next postgraduate event or call our course enquirers team on +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70 / WhatsApp: 0797 0655 800.

    Scholarships:

    DMU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and bursaries to help you realise your academic ambitions.

    International Scholarships

    Find out about available scholarships and country specific fee discounts for international students.

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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Typical entry requirements

    You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelor’s honours degree in a relevant subject, such as; architecture, architectural engineering, architectural technology, civil engineering, building engineering/sciences, environmental sciences/studies or construction management.

    If you have no formal academic qualifications but have extensive industry experience, we will consider your application on an individual basis.

    Interview

    Non-standard applicants will be invited to attend an online interview with the academic team.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

    English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

    Career

    DMU Global

    Our innovative international experience programme DMU Global aims to enrich studies, broaden cultural horizons and develop key skills valued by employers.

    Through DMU Global, we offer an exciting mix of overseas, on-campus and online international experiences, including the opportunity to study or work abroad for up to a year.

    Students have previously undertaken DMU Global trips to European cities including Copenhagen, where they explored first-hand historical and contemporary Danish design, and Berlin, which provided the opportunity to examine the city’s art, artists and museums to gain a broader design perspective. DMU Global trips have also taken students further afield to India and New York.

    Graduate careers

    This course will help equip you with both the necessary skills and innovative approach to address the challenges of sustainable architecture and development. Such skills are in high demand by businesses, governments, multilateral and unilateral organisations contending with issues of environmental sustainability.

    Careers

    Our Careers Team can help to hone your professional skills with mock interviews and practice aptitude tests, and an assigned personal tutor will support you throughout your placement.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    21,659 / per year

    Architecture and Sustainability MSc

    De Montfort University

    De Montfort University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Leicester