Master of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building

Masters (Coursework)

Contribute to the realm of engineering and sustainable building practices.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

MC209, 084668E

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul, Nov

Domestic Fees

$28,800 per year / $57,600 total

International Fees

$41,280 per year / $82,560 total

About this course

Delve into the complexities of creating sustainable futures. Advance your knowledge and technical skills to deliver energy efficient and sustainable buildings through a comprehensive understanding of the context, principles and practice of environmentally sustainable design.

In an increasingly urbanised world, shifting environmental priorities have placed sustainability in the spotlight.

A widening skills gap across industry means the demand for skilled professionals in energy efficient and sustainable building practices is on the rise.

In response to this industry demand, this Master's degree will provide you with the essential skills and theory to design, develop and implement solutions for new and retrofitted buildings and sustainable built environment.

Your studies will prepare you to navigate the complex and rapidly changing environment of industry issues, trends, and economic and sustainability policies. You will get hands on experience in sustainability assessment tools and software used in the design and planning process.

You will enhance your abilities to professionally communicate complex sustainability strategies and engage effectively within interdisciplinary teams to drive project outcomes and improve sustainability practice.

You will graduate with specialist knowledge of sustainable building design and technoYou will enhance your abilities to professionally communicate complex sustainability strategies and engage effectively within interdisciplinary teams to drive project outcomes and improve sustainability practice.logies, building energy and climate engineering, and the management of sustainable building projects.

Entry requirements

You must have:

successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a discipline that demonstrates knowledge and skills in construction, technology, engineering, management, architecture or design

OR

have significant work experience or professional practice related to energy efficiency, sustainability or building and construction. As a guide, significant experience would generally be a minimum of three years of experience in middle to upper management roles that related to energy efficiency, sustainability or building and construction.

To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement that demonstrates your academic foundation for masters study. This may include details on how your professional experiences relates to the program, demonstration of critical thinking in personal and/or professional practice, and communication and problem solving skills.

Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

Work as an executive-level manager, designer or engineer on energy efficient and sustainable building projects and developments.

Work in the public and private sectors as environmental sustainability officers, capital project managers, sustainability coordinators, facilities management officers and assets managers.

Apply technical design and project management expertise across specialist areas including:

environmentally sustainable design (ESD)
building sustainability assessment
facilities management
energy management
sustainable construction management
building energy engineering
facade engineering
building physics
building services engineering

The skills you learn in your master's degree will also equip you to work in engineering consultancy, architectural design, building equipment manufacturing, property and infrastructure development, and other sectors related to the built environment.

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