Sustainable Buildings

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,520 / years

Next Intake January-2026

Sustainable Buildings

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

A shift towards zero carbon solutions for both new and existing buildings will be integral to the global strategy to deliver sustainable built environments. Immerse yourself in perspectives and practice in the decarbonisation of buildings with our highly-relevant Sustainable Buildings postgraduate degree.

Designed to build relevant professional knowledge, this Cabe (chartered association of building engineers) accredited course will enable you to explore industry-tested methods for modelling energy efficiency, designing low carbon retrofit solutions, undertaking performance gap analysis, evaluating and specifying smart solutions.

Guided by experienced academics and practitioners, and drawing on world-class research led by Salford using its Energy House laboratories, you will look at relevant and contemporary thinking and practice connected to the decarbonisation of buildings.

International applicant? Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates.

Start your MSc Sustainable Buildings study journey

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You will:

Discover how the built environment impacts upon its natural, social and economic environments and learn about energy systems in new and existing buildings
Apply methods to estimate and reduce both embodied and operational carbon contributions from the built environment
Access cutting-edge research facilities so you can develop practical skills for measuring, modelling, monitoring and evaluating the sustainability performance of buildings
Explore how smart solutions are installed in buildings, their functionally and advantages achieved, using innovative products

International

students accepted

Course accreditations

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This is for you if...

you’re a graduate or professional passionate about a sustainable built environment and want to be part of the transition to a zero carbon construction sector

you’re a current industry professional looking to build on your industry experience and gain a formal qualification for career diversification opportunities in building retrofits

you’re a built environment professional keen to provide expert advice and design relating to the sustainability of buildings

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

APPLICANT PROFILE

This course is recommended for current built environment professionals who want to formalise, update or enhance their existing skills in building energy and sustainability. The course is also open to graduates from across the humanities, science, or business, who are interested in refocusing their skills to work on the design, construction, retrofitting, building services, or costing of sustainable buildings.

We look for applicants who have some prior knowledge linked to the built environment, so they are ready for the scope of the curriculum. Having an interest in developing sustainability and business-focused skills, and being familiar with how the built environment operates, are also qualities that will enhance your learning experience.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, however we do accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

Read more about our English language requirements, including information about pathways that can help you gain entry on to our degree courses. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take our Pre-Sessional English course.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS

Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates.

Standard entry requirements

Undergraduate degree

Applicants must have a minimum of a second class (2:2) honours degree.

International student entry requirements

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

Alternative entry requirements

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

For more information or enquires about this scheme, please contact: AdmissionsSEE-PGT@salford.ac.uk

Learn more about the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme.

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

EMPLOYMENT

With global government commitments to achieving net zero, there is growing demand from the construction industry for specialists with the knowledge and skills to develop and deliver sustainability and carbon and energy efficiency in new and existing buildings.

We've designed this course to prepare you for immediate and future challenges related to the sustainability of new and existing buildings. As a course graduate, you will be ready to apply for relevant roles in a range of fields, including sustainable building design, energy efficiency modelling, building retrofitting, performance gap analysis, whole life carbon assessments, and life cycle costing.

Career opportunities are likely to emerge in both public and private sector environments. Employers will include surveying, architectural and multidisciplinary professional practices, construction/retrofitting/demolition companies, housing associations, facilities management services, plus consultancies who focus on building sustainability.

FURTHER STUDY

You might decide to take your subject interest further with postgraduate research. Our Centre for Urban Processes, Resilient Infrastructure and Sustainable Environments is home to PhD and research study opportunities exploring how we can enhance our built environments at local, national and international scales.

Explore our Doctoral School to learn more about research training, support and opportunities.