MSc Sustainable Architecture and Healthy Buildings at University of Derby

Programme overview

Our MSc is a contemporary sustainable architecture course offering an innovative blend of the established scientific theories and design principles relating to healthy buildings and environments. This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologies (CIAT) , a dynamic, forward-thinking and inclusive global membership qualifying body for Architectural Technology.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Department: Architectural Technologies and Interior Architecture | Duration: Full-time: 1 year - 18 months, Part-time: 2-3 years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September, January | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is made up of three stages – Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, and MSc.

Career pathways

As a graduate of this course, you will discover a wide range of career opportunities including senior sustainable design roles in architectural practice, consultancy or design management. Alternatively, you could secure positions in environmental design assessment, central and local government, housing associations, retail enterprises and manufacturing companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will normally be expected to have an architectural or other built environment undergraduate degree (2:2), or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience that would support your application.; If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.0 or the equivalent.; Applicants from non-traditional backgrounds are welcome to apply and will be accepted subject to successful interview and relevant work experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Full-time: 1 year - 18 months, Part-time: 2-3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/admissions/apply-online/?section_id=2810

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