Overview

Climate change and its impacts are an immediate global environmental concern. The built environment is a major contributor to carbon emissions and depletion of resources. In addition, the indoor environment within buildings has a major impact on the health, well-being and productivity of occupants. A more sustainable approach to design can be achieved using a combination of passive and active strategies utilising the latest knowledge, design, and modelling strategies. This will reduce energy needs, which in turn will reduce both local and global pollution and provide more comfortable and healthy indoor and outdoor living environments

Career prospects

Sustainability of the built environment is of importance to both public and private sectors. This Master of Science in Sustainable Design of the Built Environment programme at The British University in Dubai prepares graduates to take their place in this expanding field. Students will acquire different levels of knowledge and skills needed within the built environment. The programme is suitable for professionals in related fields such as architecture, building services, urban design, and interior design. It will also appeal to professionals from private consultancy business, construction firms, and government and regulatory institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses

Climate and Comfort
Renewable and Sustainable Resources
Investigations in the Built Environment
Sustainable Built Environments
Skins and Spaces
Passive Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-19 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Sustainable Energy Environmental Management View 24 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in United Arab Emirates

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant Bachelor’s degree equivalent to an Upper Second Class or with a Good GPA (3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent) from an accredited university.
A minimum EmSAT score of 1400, TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), 6.0 IELTS academic, or their equivalents on another standardised nationally, or internationally, recognised test that is approved by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
A copy of the updated C.V
Submission of a certificate of equivalency issued by the Ministry of Education in the UAE for all previous degree certificates awarded by institutions outside the UAE.
A copy of the passport along with a copy of the Emirates ID (If available).
Al Ethbara Number (for UAE nationals only).

Tuition Fee

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International

42500 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 85000 AED for the full programme during 24 months.
National

42500 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 85000 AED for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Dubai

5300 - 9200 AED /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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