Renewable Energy and Architecture - MSc/PGDip

University of Nottingham Department of Architecture and Built Environment

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Full time September PGDip, MSc Full time 12 Months

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About the course

This is the place where we design a greener and energy efficient future, using scientific evidence.

Our Renewable Energy and Architecture MSc teaches you how to use and integrate energy from renewable sources (such as sun and wind), to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability within the context of architecture, planning and construction.

You’ll learn how to design, simulate and optimise energy efficient and sustainable building and construction solutions – in urban and landscape settings and in different climates. You’ll practice how to make scientifically verified design decisions and apply these at all levels and all stages of the design process, from site planning to landscape design and from urban and detailed building design to construction.

Entry Requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in architecture, building engineering, building services engineering, electrical engineering, town planning / urban design, civil/structural engineering or mechanical engineering. Applicants from other relevant professional backgrounds may also be considered.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

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June

2026

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Where will I study?

University of Nottingham

Ranked among the UK’s top 20 universities and in the world’s top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2026), Nottingham offers a master’s experience that combines academic excellence with real-world impact. You’ll be taught by academics who are experts in their field, at a university known for its pioneering research – from the birthplace of the MRI scanner to Nobel Prize-winning discoveries. For the fifth year running, more of our graduates are in highly skilled employment than any other UK university (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021–2025). With careers support for life and strong employer links, we’ll help you build a future without limits. Nottingham is the third most targeted UK university by leading graduate employers (High Fliers 2024), with global connections to companies like JP Morgan, ASOS, Unilever, GSK, and Deloitte. Ranked in the top 10 for student life (UniCompare 2026), our award-winning campuses are home to students from over 150 countries. With an amazing range of sports clubs and societies, plus the vibrant city of Nottingham on your doorstep, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect and thrive.