Program Overview
The High Performance Buildings at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the High Performance Buildings programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 447 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the High Performance Buildings programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Engineering Intelligent Buildings
- Fire Engineering Systems
- Energy Efficient Buildings
- Noise and Vibration in Sustainable Built Environments
- Applied Solar Energy in Buildings
- Maintenance Management of Built Assets
- Safety Management Systems\xa0& Safety Auditing
- Facilities Support Services Management
- Sustainability\xa0& the Built Environment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with Honours relevant to architecture, construction and real estate industry, or the equivalent (including recognised professional qualifications).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 447 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 447 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hong Kong Polytechnic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a public university in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2017-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months