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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Programme Catalogue 2017/18

TEAR-APM12: MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Mode of attendance: Part-time

Maximum programme duration: 4 years


Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations)
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
    • TEAR-APL13: PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Academic Year: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR50345 Acoustics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50346 Building design for low carbon use 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50347 Daylight and shading 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50348 Health, comfort and productivity in buildings 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50349 Natural ventilation in buildings 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50350 Renewable energy sources & low carbon techniques 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50351 Thermal performance of facades 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50352 Artificial lighting 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50354 Building energy modelling 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50357 Sustainable construction materials 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Academic Year: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR50358 Dissertation 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/9 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.