Sustainable Refurbishment Degree

Program Overview

The MSc Sustainable Refurbishment program at Solent University equips students with the skills to design, analyze, and assess sustainable refurbishment projects. It focuses on reducing the carbon footprint of existing buildings through low-energy, passive, and active strategies. Graduates are prepared for careers as sustainable refurbishment specialists, sustainability champions, and environmental impact assessors, among others. The program benefits from industry links, specialist facilities, and a team of experienced professionals.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The MSc Sustainable Refurbishment program at Solent University equips students with the skills and knowledge to specialize in designing, analyzing, and assessing the performance of refurbishment projects. It aims to produce specialist refurbishment designers with the vision and skills to improve the performance of existing building stock in the UK and international markets.

Objectives:

• Develop a holistic approach to reducing the carbon footprint of existing buildings.
• Gain essential skills in the design and production process of low-energy, sustainable refurbishments using passive and active strategies.
• Understand the theories, standards, and CIBSE guides that define net-zero sustainable refurbishment of existing buildings.
• Acquire knowledge and practical skills to analyze building systems and components to optimize solutions for net-zero sustainable refurbishment.
• Apply sustainable design principles to real-world refurbishment projects.

Outline:

Year One:

Core Modules:

• Building Information Management
• Sustainable Building - Strategies and Assessment
• Sustainable Refurbishment Analysis
• Sustainable Refurbishment Project

Optional Modules:

• Research Dissertation

Teaching:

• Students have access to specialist studio spaces, high-spec computers, and industry software packages.
• The program benefits from extensive links with industry, providing students with real-world employability skills through guest lectures, site visits, and live briefs.
• The course team has a wealth of experience in sustainable construction management and guides students throughout their journey.

Careers:

• Sustainable refurbishment specialist
• Sustainability champion in design or construction companies
• Sustainable building assessor
• Sustainability consultant
• Environmental impact assessor
• Passivhaus designer
• Graduates can benefit from free design career consultation for life through Solent Futures.
• The course has an international focus, with students from various nationalities and industry-led course content.

• UK and Channel Island full-time fees: £9,675 per year
• International full-time fees: £17,065 per year