Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Built Environment Studies
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Bachelor degree in Built Environment Studies will provide you with the entry level to a number of professional or second-tier Masters' degree courses, offered by the Faculty for the Built Environment. The course covers a range of study-units of relevance to the professional disciplines that you may wish to follow in subsequent years, while also allowing you a high degree of choice, so that your studies can be better tailored to your specific aptitudes and career ambitions. The programme is intended to be multi-disciplinary and to give better opportunities for trans-European student exchanges. The course introduces a wide range of disciplines, relevant for the study of architecture, structural or civil engineering, spatial planning, management, environmental performance, and particularly materials and construction technology subjects. We encourage you to participate in an Erasmus+ mobility programme, as we believe that an international and multicultural academic journey will provide a better learning experience. The Bachelor degree in Built Environment Studies will provide you with the entry level to a number of professional or second-tier Masters' degree courses, offered by the Faculty for the Built Environment. The course covers a range of study-units of relevance to the professional disciplines that you may wish to follow in subsequent years, while also allowing you a high degree of choice, so that your studies can be better tailored to your specific aptitudes and career ambitions. The programme is intended to be multi-disciplinary and to give better opportunities for trans-European student exchanges. The course introduces a wide range of disciplines, relevant for the study of architecture, structural or civil engineering, spatial planning, management, environmental performance, and particularly materials and construction technology subjects. We encourage you to participate in an Erasmus+ mobility programme, as we believe that an international and multicultura
Career Opportunities
As a graduate in Built Environmental Studies you will be employable, both locally and abroad, as an architectural technologist, building surveyor, construction manager and real estate professional. If you are interested in furthering your studies and specialise to become an architect, or are considering an academic profession, then we encourage you to enrol in one of our postgraduate courses.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) AUD1201 History and Theory Studies 1 3 ECTS BEN1101 Design Workshop 1 6 ECTS (NC) CNM1401 Introduction to Forms of Construction 3 ECTS CNM1421 Materials and the Environment 3 ECTS CVE1611 Introduction to Structure Systems 3 ECTS CVE1631 Mathematics for Architects and Engineers 3 ECTS EVD1503 Introduction to Building Physics 3 ECTS SPI1711 Landscape and Human Impact 3 ECTS SPI1721 Introduction to Sustainable Development 3 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) AUD1202 History and Theory Studies 2 3 ECTS BEN1102 Design Workshop 2 6 ECTS (NC) BLH1301 Our Heritage and Us 3 ECTS CNM1412 Building Elements 1 4 ECTS CVE1613 Introduction to Structural Theory 4 ECTS CVE1632 Introduction to Data Management 3 ECTS EVD1504 Principles of Architectural Science 4 ECTS MME1203 Introduction to Material Science 3 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) AUD2211 Studies in Maltese Architecture 4 ECTS BEN2101 Design Workshop 3 6 ECTS (NC) CNM2421 Materials for Construction 1 4 ECTS CNM2801 Introduction to Project Management 4 ECTS CVE2611 Structural Design 1 4 ECTS CVE2621 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering 4 ECTS EVD2504 Building Services 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) BEN2102 Design Workshop 3 ECTS (NC) BEN2103 Design Workshop 3 ECTS (NC) Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 24 ECTS credits from the elective study-units below. Students are advised to consult the Schedules for the M.Arch. and M.Eng. programmes (both available on the main page) to ensure that the choice of electives is c
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Special Course Requirements the Diploma in Design Foundation Studies and two Advanced Level passes at Grade C or better in: Physics and either Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) or Pure Mathematics and an Intermediate Level pass in one of the following subjects: Applied Mathematics (Mechanics)*, Art, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication, English, History, Information Technology, Philosophy, Pure Mathematics*, Sociology. *unless offered at Advanced Level You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt , and our team will be more than happy to help. After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800 You are viewing the fees for non EU nationals. Switch to EU nationals if you are a national of any country from within the EU/EEA.
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 180
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