MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments

The MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environment course offered by the University of Reading facilitates an interdisciplinary approach by blending comprehensive technical skills with environmental management. This course aims to educate students in the design and management of sustainable built environments while addressing the engineering, economic, environmental, and social implications.Course Content: The course emphasizes sustainable design principles and the management of urban environments. The curriculum involves developing comprehensive knowledge and skills in various subject areas including sustainable design and construction, energy management in buildings, and urban water planning and management. It also includes a research-based dissertation.Key Modules: The course structure includes core modules such as Design & Management of Sustainable Built Environments; Introduction to the Built Environment; Dissertation (Sustainable Built Environment); and options to choose from Sustainable Heat & Power; Energy Management in Buildings; Urban Water Planning and Management and others.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). Future Careers: This MSc course can lead to various career paths in consultancy, local government, national and multinational companies, and NGOs. Typical roles might include building design management, urban planning and management, energy management in buildings, and the planning, coordination, and control of a project from inception to completion.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.