Overview

This is the place where they design a greener and energy efficient future, using scientific evidence.You’ll learn how to design, simulate and optimise energy efficient and sustainable building and construction solutions – in urban and landscape settings and in different climates.

You’ll practice how to make scientifically verified design decisions and apply these at all levels and all stages of the design process, from site planning to landscape design and from urban and detailed building design to construction.

During the course, you’ll also be taught how to use advanced engineering software tools and will use these to produce and use scientific evidence in your design projects. Students are encouraged to learn and work together, both as teams and individuals, helping you to practice the soft skills – like project management and communications – that will be invaluable to your career.

This Renewable Energy and Architecture course from the University of Nottingham is ideal for architects, engineers, town planners, urban and landscape designers - and others with relevant work experience and relevant professional backgrounds.

Careers

The programme is a proven route to global employment opportunities and PhD research.

Graduates have gone on to become sustainability consultants and energy analysts, researchers (including doing PhDs) and academics (e.g. lecturers and professors). Some alumni have even set up their own successful companies (such as Aelius Turbina in India and GIW Environmental Solutions which has offices in Australia, Canada and the Maldives).

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Programme Structure

Modules included:

Principles of Renewable and Energy Efficient Systems

Wind Environment 3D Simulation in Architecture

Passive Solar Design Principles and Simulations

Renewable Energy Technology Design and Appraisal

Climate Responsive Building Design Project

Building Energy Performance Rating and Programming

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Architecture Sustainable Energy View 195 other Masters in Architecture in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in architecture, building engineering, building services engineering, electrical engineering, town planning / urban design, civil/structural engineering or mechanical engineering. Applicants from other relevant professional backgrounds may also be considered.
We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 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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