Urban Energy Technology and Policy (with Specialist Pathways in Planning and Architecture)
Newcastle UniversityProgram Overview
The Urban Energy Technology and Policy (with Specialist Pathways in Planning and Architecture) at Newcastle University is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning 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 architecture & urban planning. 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 Urban Energy Technology and Policy (with Specialist Pathways in Planning and Architecture) 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
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Energy Technology and Policy (with Specialist Pathways in Planning and Architecture) programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Urban Energy
- Dissertation \x96 Urban Energy
- Urban Performance Simulation
- Science, Climate Change & Environmental Justice
- Planning Frameworks
- Engaging with information sources in Planning
- Research Design
- Planning for Climate Change
- Planning, Practice and Climate Change
- Urban Energy
- Dissertation \x96 Urban Energy
- Architectural Design Studio for MSc in Sustainable Buildings\nand Environments*
- Researchers in Sustainability: Research Methodology and\nMethods
- Building Performance Simulation
- Urban Performance Simulation
- Urban Energy
- Dissertation \x96 Urban Energy
- Geographic Information Systems (for SAPL)
- Renewable Energy: Resources
- Renewable Energy: Electrical Generation Systems
- Renewable Energy: Policy, Politics & Ethics
- Renewable Energy: Energy Management
- Introduction to Bioenergy and Photovoltaics
- Quantifying Energy Decision Making
- Energy from the Earth
- Renewable Energy: Renewable heating and Cooling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A\xc2\xa02:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related discipline, such as:
- built environment
- engineering
- science
- mathematics
- environmental sciences
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
