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Energy and Environmental Design Postgraduate Certificate

University of Westminster

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Marylebone Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The global environmental and energy challenge facing current and future generations of architects and building professionals calls for a deeper understanding of the principles of environmental design, and their effective application into architectural practice worldwide.

This course allows building professionals who are interested in a condensed and part-time opportunity to update their knowledge and skills, to learn about energy and carbon counting methods and tools, and to make informed design decisions based on post-occupancy feedback and performance analysis. Youll be able to evaluate existing buildings following a combined bioclimatic and building occupant-focused approach. Youll follow an evidence-based design approach where the acquisition of specialised software and analytical tools will be directly applied to an evaluation project and case study analysis, including life cycle analysis and embodied energy of materials.

This interdisciplinary and international course will provide you with skills that can be applied to diverse building typologies and global climatic, environmental and contextual issues. On completion of this course, youll have a thorough understanding of the principles and methodology of environmental design and will develop critical thinking skills to challenge established practices. Youll hold the knowledge and the practical tools to evaluate buildings and propose refurbishment strategies – positively driving change in this field and moving towards a truly sustainable built environment.

Careers:

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills that can be used in environmental design consultancy or in a specialised role within an architectural practice. This postgraduate course can be taken to refresh or acquire knowledge in building sustainability, fieldwork methods and energy systems within a compact timeframe, and it's ideal for professionals who would like to study part-time.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 5,355per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Westminster

University of Westminster

University of Westminster

  • University League Table

    118th

  • Campus address

    University of Westminster, London, 101 New Cavendish Street, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, W1W 6XH, England

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The university has a strong reputation for being diverse and welcoming. It is home to students and staff from over 160 countries around the world.
Experienced lecturers use modern teaching methods, featuring teamwork, live industry briefs and opportunities to network with practising professionals.
Based in London, students have access to top employers and a vibrant cultural life including world-leading museums, galleries, libraries and music venues.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Architecture

    30th out of 55 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    133 64%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    32nd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.41 85%

    4th

    5

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