Overview
The Building Services Engineering MSc degree from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is aimed at graduates or experienced construction professionals with a wide range of backgrounds in addition to Engineering, such as Project Management, Architecture, the Sciences or Mathematics. Courses are taught by experts in their fields ensuring that content reflects cutting-edge knowledge in the industry. Our active Industry Advisory Panel (including the last two CIBSE Chairs) also includes senior construction professionals from local and global consultants and contractors who help us keep the degree at the cutting edge, and relevant for challenges that lie ahead.
It deals with services engineering issues, building the skills required to cope with modern construction challenges. As a conversion course, it gives a solid foundation for converting into, or accelerating, a career as a Building Services Engineer, or Technical Sustainability Consultant.
Key facts:
There is an increasing need for construction professionals who understand the need to mitigate against future carbon emissions, and to adapt to future climate threats and predictions: Building Services Engineers are the main provider of these initiatives in the team.
They are the professionals who understand design lifecycles and who can make appropriate material and design decisions which meet the needs of building users now, but also preserve resources for future generations, are sought in every industry sector. The ability to save money, improve sustainability and lower organisational impact is critical.
We have students from all ages, cultures, backgrounds and walks of life but there are two distinct and common motivations: Some students come to advance their existing careers. Others are from different educational or professional backgrounds and wish to enter the industry using this qualification. The degree is designed and sought after to serve both purposes.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of Energy
- Building Electrical and Lighting Services
- Modelling for Sustainable Building Design
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Water Supply and Drainage for Buildings
- Contracts and Procurement
- Value and Risk Management
- Sustainable Cities
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 30 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction General Engineering & Technology View 47 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum of 2:2 honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in cognate and semi-cognate subject area.
- Corporate (or chartered) membership of relevant professional institutions will also be considered.
- Third class honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate subject area PLUS 2 years of relevant experience at an appropriate level completed post qualification.
- Cognate or semi-cognate ordinary degree PLUS 3-4 years of relevant experience at an appropriate level following graduation.
- Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements or have no formal academic qualifications will be considered individually based on their CV and interview. Admission via this route will be at the discretion of the Director of Admissions and the number of successful applicants will be restricted.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents5836 GBP / year≈ 5836 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5836 GBP / year≈ 5836 GBP / year
Additional Details
- Students pay £1570 per course and £2030 for the Dissertation.
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