Overview

Facade Engineering MSc programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) is a unique course, working closely with CWCT and designed specifically for the industry - overcoming a severe skills shortage and making it easier for companies to find the staff they need.

You will learn why façades are one of the most complex, technically challenging and trans-disciplinary parts of a building, how to design and develop façades that perform technically and develop an architectural expression.

Career opportunities:

This course offers so much potential for architects, engineers, project managers, and construction professionals. Façade engineering expertise is increasingly sought-after in industry, academia, training and consultancy, and this course can lead to a variety of career options. We're creating the next generation of façade engineers ready to work with technical professionals on project teams in façade design, manufacture or installation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Facade Materials and Components

Glass and Glazing

Structural Integrity

Weathertightness

Procurement

Thermal Performance
Advanced Facades

Dissertation.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science Industrial Design Design View 394 other Masters in Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A honours degree of 2:1 or above in an engineering, built environment or architecture related subject.

A honours degree of 2:2 in an engineering, built environment or architecture related subject plus a minimum of two years in professional practice or a related industry.

A first degree in an engineering, built environment or architecture related subject from an overseas institution that can be demonstrated to be equivalent to the above.

Any other non standard route will need to be assess on individual basis but will require a minimum of 5 years in an appropriate/related industry.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19750 GBP / year

≈ 19750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14250 GBP / year

≈ 14250 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time:

Home Module Fee (15 Credit): 1188(£)
International Module Fee (15 Credit): 1646(£)

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

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

Funding

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