About the course

The drive towards Sustainable Buildings’ Design and High Performance buildings is significantly growing. This is down to a number of key factors which are having a huge impact on the building and construction sectors – such as concerns over climate change and energy independence.

　　A BIM-Enabled Sustainable Buildings MSc from University of Northampton gives graduates interested in environmentally responsible buildings the knowledge and skills they need to be able to compete in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) highly competitive industry. On top of this, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Digital Built Environment.

　　This course is uniquely focusing on passive design, efficient building services systems design, advanced building simulation techniques and occupants’ health and comfort, combined with the theories and practice of BIM in design and construction allowing you the opportunity to obtain a highly regarded industry BIM degree. This programme uniquely combines BIM (Building Information modelling) and Sustainable Design Engineering. Flexible mode of study to accommodate your work and life commitments. Tutors and lecturers are industry practitioners which means you will be taught with the latest technological advances and industry requirements to date. Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) saw the institution ranked FIRST out of all UK universities in the overall satisfaction category this year, and ranked in the top 10 across all areas of focus in the survey. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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: GB£16,500

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Northampton
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Northampton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Northampton

A 2:2 honours degree or above in an appropriate construction discipline (e.g. architecture, architectural technology, civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, surveying etc.).

　　The programme welcomes applications from those with a wide variety of educational qualifications or experience and will consider on merit applicants with no formal qualifications through an online interview.

　　IELTS - 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other band (or equivalent)

　　TOEFL (iBT) - 88 overall (minimum score: Listening – 17, Reading – 18, Writing – 17, Speaking- 20)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Northampton. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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