Program Overview
The Sustainable Building - Performance and Design at Kingston University is a Master programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 Sustainable Building - Performance and Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainable Building - Performance and Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Building Performance: This strand begins with a focus on the evaluation of existing building studies and then investigates retrospective strategies for improvements before focusing on design strategies for new proposals.
- Evaluation Tools: This strand begins with an evaluation of the measurement tools and systems that are used for building performance evaluation, including social / behavioural surveys, and then focuses on a range of digital and physical simulation tools for the prediction of building performance.
- Fundamental Principles, Drivers and Solutions: This strand focuses on the principles of building science, climatic context, low energy design strategies, legislation and innovative low carbon technologies. It covers the principles of, and solutions for, low carbon design.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Good undergraduate degree in a built environment discipline and mature students with significant and relevant industrial work experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kingston 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 Kingston University
Kingston University
Moffat, United Kingdom
Kingston University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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