Overview

Advance your knowledge and technical skills to deliver energy efficient and sustainable buildings through a comprehensive understanding of the context, principles and practice of environmentally sustainable design with this Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building program from the RMIT University.

In an increasingly urbanised world, shifting environmental priorities have placed sustainability in the spotlight.

A widening skills gap across industry means the demand for skilled professionals in energy efficient and sustainable building practices is on the rise.

Career

Apply technical design and project management expertise across specialist areas including:

environmentally sustainable design (ESD)

building sustainability assessment

facilities management

energy management

sustainable construction management

building energy engineering

facade engineering

building physics

building services engineering

Programme Structure

Course include:

Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer for Building Science

Building Systems

Sustainability in the built environment: A focus on building and design

Research Design and Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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More details

National: Applications will be accepted for each program until all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.

Int: Applicants who are required to apply for a student visa are recommended to apply and accept their offers for minimum of 4 weeks prior to program’s commencement date to allow sufficient visa processing time.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Sustainable Development View 27 other Masters in Environmental Engineering in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 084668E

successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)

a minimum of 3 years significant work experience or professional practice related to energy efficiency, sustainability or building and construction.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46080 AUD / year

≈ 46080 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

34560 AUD / year

≈ 34560 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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