MSc Facade Engineering

The Facade Engineering MSc at the University of the West of England is a full-time, one-year course focused on the design and engineering of building facades. This course is ideal for professionals involved in the design, construction and operation phases of buildings, and is one of only two courses in the UK dedicated to this field. It provides students with a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the facade engineer, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to advance in this industry. Course Content: The MSc Facade Engineering course covers essential topics including materials, design and detailing of facades, building physics, and performance aspects such as structural issues, weatherproofing and thermal efficiency. The program also introduces students to digital design and digital practice for facade engineers, and explores the lifecycle of a facade including retrofitting and end-of-life considerations.Key Modules: The key modules in this course include Facade Design and Detailing, Building Facade Performance Analysis and Simulation, Building Physics for Facades, Sustainable Facade Material Selection and Analysis, Digital Design and Digital Practice for Facade Engineers, Facade Refurbishment and Life Cycle Analysis, the Facade Engineering Master's project and Facade Innovation.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue a range of exciting career opportunities in facade engineering and related fields. With a solid understanding of facade engineering principles, technology, and design, students can be architects, engineers, and contractors. In addition, they can also work as consultants, offering advice on building envelope performance, aesthetics, maintaining or enhancing the functionality of a building, and retrofitting works.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.