Sustainable Cities

Sustainable Cities, M.A.

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Overview

In this Sustainable Cities course at University of Portsmouth you'll learn from leading experts and explore new systemic and integrated solutions for cities, and help shape the journey towards greener, healthier, more inclusive and resilient environments.

And when you graduate, you'll be ready for a career in urban design within architectural firms and environmental organisations, or to enter further academic study.

What you will experience?

On this course, you'll:

  • Engage with leading research into sustainable cities
  • Use facilities including dynamic studios with advanced architectural computing facilities
  • Develop collaborative projects with external partners, such as practitioners and academic institutions in the UK and overseas
  • Work on live projects, with real clients
  • Take an optional field trip to learn more about global urban sustainability
  • Get to meet leading figures in the field of Environmental Design
  • Combine theory, practice, research and work-based learning to understand contemporary issues in sustainable development

Career

When you graduate from this course, you can choose a career in organisations including design practices, architectural firms and cross-disciplinary environments.

Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:

  • Consultancy
  • Urban planning and urban design
  • NGOs and environmental organisations
  • Local authorities
  • Further academic study

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Research methods and research proposal
  • Sustainable design and practice
  • Sustainable design: theories
  • Thesis

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details:

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  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 24 months
    • Intensity Flexible
    • Part-time variant
      Flexible
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus
  • More information Go to the programme website

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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General Requirements

  • A good honours degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Architecture or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. 
  • A portfolio of professional work will be required. 
  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    13200 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 13200 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • EU/EEA

    6500 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6500 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
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  • UK/EU/Channel Islands Part time: £2,170 in year 1 and £4,330 in year 2
  • International students Part time: £4,400 in year 1 and £8,800 in year 2

Living costs for Portsmouth

  • 710 - 1100 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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