Learning outcomes – Master of Science in Sustainable Design of the Built Environment

Upon completion of the programme, a graduate is expected to have the following abilities in the three principal areas, i.e. knowledge, understanding and skills. Students will be able to:

Knowledge

— Gain knowledge of the main principles governing the design of buildings to be environmentally sound while still addressing the needs and preferences of building users

— Gain knowledge of the range of sustainable resources (materials & energy) available and their potential benefits to the environment

— Gain knowledge of a range of research methodologies that are applicable to studies in the field of sustainability

Skills

— Ability to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline

— Ability to evaluate advanced knowledge and practices to critically evaluate the environmental impact of different designs and, where appropriate, propose new alternatives (not for PGDip)

Aspects of competence

— Autonomy and responsibility

— Ability to work, independently or as part of a research team, on research topics that are at the forefront of the discipline of Sustainability

Role in context

— Ability to create, interpret, present, and defend new knowledge, through a range of tools.

— Self-development

— Self-evaluate, develop, and implement further learning consistently, sensitively, and independently.