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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,600
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Electrical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 18,600
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
2025-11-01-
2026-01-01-
2026-03-01-
2026-05-01-
2026-07-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Building Services Engineering MSc

Course overview

The drive towards sustainable and low-energy buildings, as well as the need to meet the UK’s net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050, has paved the way for a high demand for building services design engineers.


  • Advance your expertise in mechanical, electrical and lighting systems, as well as public health systems (MEP).
  • Learn about digitised building systems modelling and simulation using the latest software.
  • Develop your skills in low-carbon building design, research and data analysis, and net-zero building strategies.

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings


  • Ranked 9th Modern University in UK by the Times
  • Ranked 8th for Overall Satisfaction in PTES

Why you should study this course

  • Maximise your learning potential with access to modern learning facilities and industry-relevant software applications.
  • Expert guest lectures from building services engineers will provide insight into a variety of work-based situations, bridging the gap between theory and practice (subject to availability).
  • Study shared modules alongside students on a range of other professional disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of today’s construction industry.

What you'll study

Modules

  • Electrical Services Design and Distribution Systems – 30 credits
  • Heating, Ventilation and Thermo-Fluid Engineering – 30 credits
  • Strategic Management and Stakeholder Integration – 30 credits
  • Building Performance Assessment and Net-Zero Buildings– 30 credits
  • Master’s with professional placement
  • Research Project – 60 credits

How you'll learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:


  • lectures
  • seminars
  • tutorials
  • presentations
  • group projects
  • workshops
  • practical laboratory sessions.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.


Teaching hours:

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average you will have between 8 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional sessions including time with a Success Coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.


Guided and independent study:

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.


Online learning:

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.


Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending upon the module. The assessment methods may include:


  • reports
  • tests
  • essays
  • exams
  • practical course work
  • assignments
  • viva
  • presentations.

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:


  • UK
  • International

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in building services engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related discipline.


Fees and funding

Student | Full-time | Part-time
---|---|---
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | £11,200 per year
£1,500 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year | Not available
EU | £11,200 per year with EU Support Bursary**
£1,500 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year with EU Support Bursary**
£18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary**
£1,800 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year without EU Support Bursary** | Not available
International | £18,600 per year
£1,800 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year | Not available


Facilities

  • Environmental Physics Laboratory
  • Powerwall
  • Lanchester Library
  • The Hub

Careers and opportunities

There are exciting career paths in building services and engineering. You could design advanced building systems as a building services engineer, pioneer sustainable solutions as an energy manager or renewable energy specialist, or shape the future of infrastructure as an HVAC, fire safety, or MEP engineer. The opportunities are vast.


On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:


  • apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science, and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems
  • formulate and analyse complex problems involving evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science, and engineering principles to reach substantiated conclusions
  • select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques used
  • select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems
  • design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate, with consideration given to health and safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental, and commercial matters, risk, project management, quality, codes of practice and industry standards
  • evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts
  • apply detailed understanding in proposal development and writing and apply research methodologies to undertake independent technical investigation and academic writing of a specialised topic.

Where our graduates work

Although this Building Services Engineering MSc course is brand-new, graduates from Coventry University's Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) course have gone on to roles such as electrical design engineers and mechanical design engineers and consultants in major design and contracting organisations including:


  • Couch Perry Wilkes
  • Derry Building Services
  • Cundall
  • Ridge and partners
  • Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB)
  • WSP
  • CPW
  • Hydrock
  • Atkins Réalis

How to apply

UK students


To apply to study for a postgraduate course at Coventry University, you can apply online. Please read the entry criteria page before applying.


Start your application


International students


Full-time international students should apply directly to the university. Please read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.


How to apply


For further support for international applicants applying for postgraduate degrees view our International hub.


You can also download our international mini guide for an overview of study options and why you should study with us.


Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance.


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