The MSc Sustainable Buildings at the University of Salford is designed for professionals seeking to address the urgent global need for decarbonised and environmentally responsible built environments. You will gain expertise in critical areas such as building retrofitting, whole-life carbon analysis, and the circular economy in construction, preparing you to tackle complex sustainability challenges. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those aiming to lead the transition towards net-zero buildings, driven by increasing energy costs and a greater understanding of building performance's impact on health and productivity.
This full-time, on-campus Masters course, studied over one year, immerses you in cutting-edge research from Salford's Energy House Labs. You will explore contemporary issues in sustainability, building modelling and simulation, and energy systems for buildings, alongside practical applications like domestic energy monitoring. Your learning journey culminates in a substantial dissertation, allowing you to delve deeply into a specific area of sustainable building. You will graduate with the skills to develop sustainable building solutions and manage them effectively, opening pathways to careers in building engineering, energy consultancy, and sustainable development.