Advanced Sustainable Design

The University of Edinburgh

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Architecture and planning

Advanced Sustainable Design MSc is a postgraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

Advanced Sustainable Design gives you the knowledge, skills and creativity to put theory into practice in the sustainable development of our cities, towns and countryside. We work from the scale of building systems to entire regions.

This programme engages with architecture, design and planning but interested applicants can apply with degrees outside of these fields.

Our programme is delivered in a series of practical projects supplemented with teaching on all aspects of built environment sustainable design. You will have the opportunity to work in building simulation modelling and gain desirable skills for the workplace.

We believe that successful sustainable development is not achieved only through technical solutions. You will:

* explore the complex relationship of design to contemporary sustainable agenda

* form creative solutions using design practices for our towns, cities and countryside

* engage in cultural and professional debates about the built environment

* gain a distinctive and expert voice in this field

This programme is affiliated with the University’s Global Environment & Society Academy.

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Architecture and planning