Building Services Engineering with Sustainable Energy MSc

Online Brunel University London Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Part time January, September MSc | Part time: 3 years (distance learning)

FindAMasters summary

Are you passionate about environmentally responsible buildings and sustainable energy? Brunel University's MSc in Building Services Engineering with Sustainable Energy is the perfect programme for you. This accredited course provides you with the knowledge and skills to apply renewable and sustainable energy technologies to building design, construction, and operations. You'll gain expertise in heat transfer, energy conversion, acoustics, electrical services, lighting design, and more. With access to state-of-the-art laboratories and specialist software, you'll have the tools to explore ideas and tackle real-world problems. Graduates of this programme have excellent job prospects in the construction industry and can even pursue academic research. Join us and make a difference in creating low-to-zero emission buildings.

About the course

Ask Brunel

As concerns over climate change and energy independence grow, the drive towards reducing energy consumption through energy-efficient building is intensifying.

Brunel’s Building Services Engineering with Sustainable Energy MSc gives graduates interested in environmentally responsible buildings the knowledge and skills to apply renewable and sustainable energy technologies to the design, construction and operations of interior environments.

As with our Building Services Engineering MSc, you'll get a solid grounding in the core subjects of heat transfer, energy conversion, acoustics, electrical services and lighting design, as well as in the practicalities of building management, fire and smoke control, waste disposal and lifts and escalators.

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in Mechanical, Building Services or technology subject. Other qualifications and relevant experience will be assessed on an individual basis.

Entry to this programme requires all students who are not nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) and have temporary immigration permission to remain in the UK to obtain an ATAS certificate. If you are made an offer to join this course and you are not an EEA national, you will be required to obtain an ATAS certificate as a condition of your offer.

Fees

2024/25 entry
If you are a Distance Learning student, costs for 2024/25 are:
£1,145 per 15 credit module
£4,580 for a 60 credit dissertation

Where will I study?

Brunel University London

Brunel University London, founded in 1966, is a leading technology university renowned for its education and research, as well as its spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. It is ranked 1st in the UK and 4th in the world for International Outlook by the times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. Research forms the foundation of its teaching. Brunel is rated 74th globally for research impact (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2023) and its research helps the United Nations work towards its Sustainable Development Goals. The results of <a href="https://www.brunel.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/articles/REF-2021-results?utm_source=fam&utm_medium=profile&utm_campaign=ec2024-pg-annual" target="_blank">REF 2021</a> confirm Brunel’s position as a top 40 UK research-intensive university. Over 100 postgraduate taught courses are on offer with a choice of full-time, part-time, distance and online study, spanning subjects in Business, Arts, Social Sciences, Health and Life Sciences, Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/a3f5dr9r">Register your interest with Brunel University London - Enquiry Form</a>

Student Profile

Konstantinos Tsamos

Having completed an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at another UK university, I enrolled onto the MSc course in Building Services Engineering (BSE) at Brunel in September 2011. After an exciting and challenging year here, I successfully completed my MSc degree.

The school of Engineering and Designhas an excellence reputation in providing a comprehensive suite of programmes to suit the needs of the industry and professions, in the areas of building engineering, natural environment and sustainability.

As soon as I joined the MSc course, it was apparent that I had entered a dynamic and vibrant environment, with academics spanning all levels, from research students to research lecturers, readers and professors. The opportunities to enrich my engineering knowledge and professional development were in front of me and I took the opportunity as soon as possible.

The MSc course was challenging; even with its ups and downs on a daily basis, it was exciting to be part of a programme where drawbacks became my motivation to continue and complete the course. Without the guidance of my lecturers, professors, lab staff and interesting conversations with fellow students, I would not have progressed so well.

My dissertation topic was an investigation into the performance of a two-phase closed thermosyphon. I started the literature review and set up a test rig in mid-May and completed the project at the end of August; these were the best four months of my academic life. A daily discussion with my supervisor and the laboratory staff gave me a great opportunity to learn and understand thermodynamic principles and gain experience in real situations.

When I finished the dissertation my supervisor granted me the great opportunity to continue my studies with a PhD. It is an honour to be part of the Mechanical Engineering Department and I accepted the offer without hesitation.

I am confident that the long established history and partnership with industry in the UK and overseas would support my research during the upcoming years. Given that the University has one of the world’s leading groups in the area of building services, and offers a world-class research environment, I am confident that I will concentrate fully on my research.

Brunel University is my past and my future and I’m happy to be a part of it. I would highly recommend postgraduate studies in Building Services Engineering at Brunel to any prospective student.

Scholarships

Scholarships available on a course where your lecturers include industry experts and your major individual project will be specified with your industrial supervisor. Every aspect of your course is undertaken at Granta Park the Cambridgeshire home of the National Structural Integrity Research Centre and TWI both of which are focused on developing solutions to problems and advances for the future.