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PostgraduateMSc

Environmental Design of Buildings

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£11,950Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the MSc Environmental Design of Buildings at Cardiff University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. By developing expertise in the design and specification of comfortable, healthy environments in and around buildings, you can make a valuable contribution to addressing climate emergency issues and to the future of sustainable built environments. The construction, operation and end of life treatment of buildings is often resource intensive. They require energy, electricity and water, while generating landfill waste, CO2 emissions and other pollution. With increasing awareness of dwindling global resources and the importance of sustainability issues, there is a growing demand for profes... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Building Performance Analysis
Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality
Sustainable Materials and Circular Economy
Renewable Energy Systems Integration
Daylighting and Visual Comfort Design
Water Management and Resource Efficiency
Building Simulation and Modelling
Research Methods and Environmental Design Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementMeets the academic requirements for CEng professional registration via Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. building Established course We have been providing a practical grounding in the subject of environmental design in buildings to built environment professionals since 1993. globe Research expertise Based on internationally acclaimed research expertise within the Welsh School of Architecture; we have long-standing experience in designing, monitoring and consulting on sustain

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,700

Home Student Fee

£11,950

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
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About Cardiff University

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