Built environment master's study

Continue your journey to professional architecture status. Designed for students with a passion for design, an appetite for ideas, and a desire to experiment, our Part 2 MArch Architecture degree offers you an engaging learning experience in an unrivalled destination.

• Prescribed at Part 2 Level by the Architects’ Registration Board (ARB) until 30 May 2024
• Experience international study visits and industry-based projects

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Design information is changing the face of construction, making this an ideal time to add BIM to your skillset. Explore this changing landscape and learn how to respond to current and future challenges in client expectations and wider society with our MSc BIM and Digital Built Environments postgraduate course.

Ambitious growth targets for new housing development and transformational infrastructure put the construction industry at the heart of our post-pandemic economic recovery. Learn how to lead exciting projects and developments with our triple-accredited Construction Management postgraduate degree.

• RICS-accredited
• Start in January or September

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Stakes are high in the global construction sector. Gain advanced legal knowledge and commercial awareness to support career progression, or make a legal career career move into this important sector, with our MSc Construction Law and Practice degree.

• RICS-accredited
• Distance learning delivery
• Choose either the MSc or LLM pathway

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Effective built environment project managers balance processes, technology and people to successfully deliver developments and infrastructure projects. Build highly-desirable skills that can open up exciting career opportunities with our Project Management in Construction postgraduate degree.

• Triple-accredited (RICS, CIOB, APM)
• Optional 9-month placement pathway
• Start in January or September

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Quantity surveyors plan and manage the procurement and financial aspects of construction projects. With great career prospects and the opportunity to manage exciting built environment projects and teams, our popular Quantity Surveying postgraduate degree can fast-track you to career success.

• RICS-accredited
• Start in January or September

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Despite the challenging global conditions, real estate is still hot property in private and commercial sectors. If you are thinking about a move into property, our MSc Real Estate and Property Management postgraduate course is designed to equip you with the technical knowledge and professional skills that can lead to success.

• RICS-accredited
• Start in January or September

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A shift towards Net Zero 2050 requires enquiring minds and innovation for sustainable transport methods.

This programme covers the most important sustainability aspects of airlines and airports, air traffic management, airport surface access, as well as emerging advanced air mobility. It highlights the need for air transport companies to develop and report on sustainability strategies, and for airport and surface access policies and projects to be properly evaluated for their economic, social and environmental impacts.

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A shift towards zero carbon solutions for both new and existing buildings will be integral to the global strategy to deliver sustainable built environments. Immerse yourself in perspectives and practice in the decarbonisation of buildings with our new, highly-relevant Sustainable Buildings postgraduate degree.

Designed to build relevant professional knowledge, this focused course will enable you to explore industry-tested methods for modelling energy efficiency, designing low-carbon retrofit solutions, undertaking performance gap analysis, evaluating and specifying smart solutions.

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The built environment is evolving and developing at a rapid pace globally, regionally and locally. Develop the knowledge and skills for future career success in this dynamic sector with our Town and Country Planning postgraduate degree course.

Designed to open up exciting career opportunities, our course is ideal for graduates and professionals from a broad range of backgrounds seeking to build relevant planning and property-focused knowledge and skills.  

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Take your subject interest further with postgraduate research. 

Our Centre for Urban Processes, Resilient Infrastructure and Sustainable Environments is home to PhD and Research Master’s opportunities exploring how we can enhance our built environments at local, national and international scales. 

Explore our Doctoral School to learn more about research training, support and opportunities.

We also offer a range environmental management postgraduate courses that focus on key areas of our built and natural environment. 

• Sustainability (MSc)
• Safety, Health and Environment (MSc)
• Environmental Assessment and Management (MSc)