Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability in Architecture (CRESTA)

Entry requirements

To be offered a place on the programme, you will normally need to have a Bachelors degree (with Honours) at 2.i level or better in an appropriate field of study. Please contact us if you wish to check whether your degree subject is suitable, but a wide spectrum of subjects are acceptable. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will be considered on their individual merits and should discuss their particular circumstances with the Programme Director.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The Masters programme in Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability in Architecture (CRESTA) is available with specialist modules that include designing for climate change, sustainable architecture, low carbon technologies and computer modelling of sustainable environments.

Taught by our expert researchers, the programme is for graduates and professionals wanting to learn about the increasingly important area of sustainable design. You'll also be able to develop practical skills in computer modelling and environmental assessment.

You'll also be able to personalise your programme, by choosing from specialist modules that reflect the high quality research expertise in the School.

Alongside core modules in research methodologies, communications, CAD and current themes in architectural research, we offer options that include:-

• sustainable architectural design
• sustainable urban environments
• climate change
• low carbon energy technologies
• lighting
• acoustics
• construction and management.

Covering academic and practical issues, the programme is an excellent preparation for specialist roles within academic research and architectural practice.