About the course

Advanced Sustainable Design gives you the knowledge, skills and creativity to put theory into practice in the sustainable development of our cities, towns and countryside. We work from the scale of building systems to entire regions.

　　We welcome applications from graduates of all disciplines. This programme engages with architecture, design and planning but interested applicants can apply with degrees in the environmental sciences and the humanities.

　　Our programme is delivered in a series of practical projects supplemented with teaching on all aspects of built environment sustainable design. You will have the opportunity to work in building simulation modelling and gain desirable skills for the workplace.

　　We believe that successful sustainable development is not achieved only through technical solutions. You will:

　　explore the complex relationship of design to contemporary sustainable agenda

　　engage in cultural and professional debates about the built environment

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Edinburgh

Normally a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. Because of the design element in this degree we look for evidence of engagement with sustainable issues and design. We ask you to put together a collection of visual support material of work you have done at University, professionally, or following your own interests. It can include drawings, photographs, journals and notebooks. This should take the form of a PDF portfolio of work and be no more that 10 pages. You should limit your file size to 25 Mb. We accept file sharing links.

　　IELTS : total 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each module)

　　TOEFL-iBT : total 92 (at least 20 in each module)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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