
Overview
The Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability in Architecture (CRESTA) programme from University of Liverpool will help develop both practical skills in environmental assessment and a deeper understanding of climate-sensitive design, designing for climate change, sustainable architecture and computer modelling of sustainable environments.
You will develop skills in the use of computer environmental modelling software and the application of that software to sustainable environmental design via coursework assignments. You will also acquire specific analytical skills in the application of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and generic research skills such as reflective learning, literature reviewing and dissertation writing.
Career prospects
Students who successfully complete the MSc CRESTA programme can potentially go on to interesting and rewarding careers in architecture, sustainability and climate change project management and consultancy services, higher education, PhD research and many other specialisms to be found in architecture and the construction industry.
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Courses include:
- Climatic Design for Sustainable Architecture
- Designing for A Changing Climate
- Environmental Assessment Techniques
- Thesis : Dissertation
- Research Methodology
- Sustainable Environmental Design
- Architectural Theories From 1900 to the Present
- Parametric Design and Digital Fabrication
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Other requirements
General requirements
To be offered a place on the programme, you will normally need to have a 2:1 Bachelors degree (with Honours) or better in an appropriate field of study such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Design, Engineering, Physical Sciences.
Please contact us if you wish to check whether your degree subject is suitable, but a wide spectrum of subjects are acceptable. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will be considered on their individual merits and should discuss their particular circumstances with the Programme Director.
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International
20300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9650 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9650 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability in Architecture (CRESTA).
Available Scholarships
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