MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments at University of Reading

A one-year master's in sustainable building design and management, accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute and satisfying the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer registration. It suits career changers and built-environment professionals who want interdisciplinary design and leadership skills. Teaching is delivered in intensive weeks at the Whiteknights campus supported by online learning.

Department: School of Construction Management and Engineering  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; flexible modular study over 24 to 63 months  |  Intake: September or February  |  Study mode: full-time / flexible  |  Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules cover Sustainable Design and Management Principles and Practice, Urban Microclimates and Building Energy Management, Energy in Buildings, Building Simulation (using Integrated Environmental Solutions software) and a Research Dissertation. Options include Urban Energy Systems, Energy and the Environment, and Carbon Management and Life Cycle Assessment.

Career pathways

Roles in sustainability consultancy, environmental engineering, facilities management, energy assessment, green building assessment, project integration engineering and energy policy. Graduates of the School's energy and environmental engineering master's programmes have worked at firms including BWB Consulting, IRENA, PowerChina International Group and Ridge and Partners.

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