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Solent University (Southampton)

Msc Sustainable Building Design in Solent University (Southampton)

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 14,300 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 92
  • PTE : 0
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About Msc Sustainable Building Design in Solent University (Southampton)

Throughout the course, you’ll be encouraged to develop a holistic approach to reducing the carbon footprint created by buildings. Learning is centred around social, economic, and environmental aspects of design, otherwise known as the three pillars of sustainability. The curriculum introduces the essential academic theory that underpins each of these areas and explores the technical tools required to successfully plan performance-based building projects.

You’ll also be introduced to Building Information Modelling (BIM)– working with an expert course team on a range of practical projects that simulate real workplace practises. These projects will help you to build a portfolio of practical work and introduce you to the essential tools and software packages used by the industry. You’ll also develop an understanding of globally renowned energy assessment methods such as BREEAM, LEED and Passivhaus.

The BRE Academy recognises the high level of real-world teaching at Solent. This means students on this course will be eligible to be fast-tracked to take the BREEAM AP qualification, and at a reduced fee. The qualifying period of three years’ work experience will also be waived. 

The course benefits from extensive links with industry, formed over many years of delivering accredited courses with professional organisations (e.g. CIAT, CIOB, SBID and CABE). Practitioners from a cross-section of the built environment industry contribute regularly to the academic process by providing real-world projects, guest lectures, site visits and informal mentoring sessions.

​​​Academic qualification equivalents

  • A university degree in a related subject.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking
  • TOEFL IBT 92 with minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 19 in reading, listening and speaking
  • or equivalent.

Solent University (Southampton) Highlights

Type of Institution Public
Campus Setting Urban
Endowment 0.81 million GBP
Number of campuses One main campus and two other locations (Warsash and St. Mary)
Student Satisfaction Rate 83%
Graduate Job Rate 93.9%
International Fee 13,260 GBP - 15,900 GBP
Type of Academic Programs Undergraduate, Post Graduate, CPD/professional courses
Mode of Program Full time
Average Graduate Salary 18,000 GBP a year
Research Income 0.2 million GBP

Solent University, United Kingdom Application Process

Solent University offers an online application process for all the courses.

  • Undergraduates have to apply through the UCAS application, while graduate applicants have to apply separately for the course of their choice.
  • Students have to fill up the application form, pay the application fee of 30 GBP and upload all supporting documents.
  • Student class profile –
    • Total number of students – 8800
    • Non-EU students – 5%
  • Applicants should have a high school education/bachelors’ degree/international baccalaureate degree to be eligible for admission.
  • The general documents required for online application include - official transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores, school leaving certificates, personal statement, financial statement, letters of recommendation and the U.Kstudent visa (for international applicants)

English Language Test Scores

International students can submit the following test scores as proof of English Language Proficiency.

Test Required Score
IELTS UG-6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component),
PG-6.5 (minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in reading listening and speaking)
TOEFL iBT UG-80, PG-92
TOEFL Writing UG-19, PG-22
TOEFL Reading UG-19, PG-19
PTE U.G – 56 (with 51 in each component),
PG – 61 (56 in writing and 51 in reading, listening and speaking)

Solent University, United Kingdom Fees and Expenses

The following table presents the tuition fees for various courses at Solent University,

Category Tuition Fees Per year
Foundation Course 11,660 GBP
Bachelor’s Degree 13,260 GBP
Higher Diplomas and Certificates 13,260 GBP
MBA 15,900 GBP
MSc 14,300 GBP
MA 13,260 GBP
PG research 13,260 GBP

The various charges for different types of accommodation at Solent University are mentioned in the table below,

Type of Rooms Charges per week
Superior en-suite 146 GBP
Large Superior en-suite 156 GBP
Standard en-suite 136 GBP
Large Standard en-suite 146 GBP
Non-en-suite 111 GBP
Large Non-en-suite 125 GBP

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 14,300

Total

£ 14,300