Sustainable Electrical Building Services Engineering MSc
Entry requirementsEntry requirements: Full entry requirements English language: Students will need to be able to demonstrate competency in the English language and students who do not already possess a recognised English Language qualification will need to take a test such as IELTS or TOEFL and attain a minimum of IELTS 6.5 (with no sub test < 5.5), TOEFL 570 with 5.0 in the TWE (Test of Written English) or CBTOEFL 230 with 5.0 in the TWE. Other English Language qualifications/tests can be considered including those offered by the University's Language Teaching Centre. International entry requirements: We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see entry requirements from your country. Application requirements: For 2008/9, the standard academic entry requirements for a Masters programme (either taught or research) will be a Lower Second UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline. Candidates with HND and other relevant qualifications will also be considered provided they have sufficient industrial experience - typically a few years. You should preferably be working in a building design or contracting practice.
Academic titleSustainable Electrical Building Services Engineering MSc
Course descriptionCourse description
This part-time distance learning course provides engineers with the knowledge and skills for designing electrical systems in buildings while gaining an appreciation of the sustainability issues involved. One of the objectives of the course is to help meet a severe shortage of suitably qualified electrical building services engineers.
Electrical services engineers play an important role in the realisation of well-designed buildings with low environmental impact. A wide and exciting range of disciplines is involved, from power networks and on-site generation, to lighting design and communications infrastructure. More general skills such as project management and interdisciplinary working are also needed. Furthermore, an understanding of sustainability is essential for the 21st century engineer. This programme provides engineers with the knowledge and skills for designing electricity systems in buildings while gaining an appreciation of the sustainability issues involved.
For those wishing to become Chartered Engineers, the programme is approved under Engineering Council rules, by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute.
Module details
The course normally takes three years, and is open to all suitably qualified applicants. Electrical services engineers play an important role in the realisation of well-designed buildings with low environmental impact.
A wide and exciting range of disciplines is involved, from power networks and on-site generation, to lighting design and communications infrastructure. More general skills such as project management and interdisciplinary working are also needed. Furthermore, an understanding of sustainability is essential for the 21st century engineer. This programme provides engineers with the knowledge and skills for designing electricity systems in buildings while gaining an appreciation of the sustainability issues involved.
You complete eight course units, some of which are optional. These typically include: Building Electrical Services; IT and Communications Infrastructure in Buildings; Integrated Artificial and Natural Lighting Design; Advanced Lighting; Microprocessor Control of Building Services; Environment, Sustainability and Sources of Electricity; Total Engineering for the Built Environment; Management of Electrical Services Design and Installation Projects; Advanced Building Electrical Services; Design Project.
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