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MSc/PgDip
Building Services Engineering*

Location
Southwark

Duration
2 to 4 years

Start date
September and February

Simple timetable information

Distance learning. The course is delivered over the internet and the only attendance requirement is to sit the three written examinations.

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

LSBU code
3407

Course contact
Dr Alan Dunn
Course Director
alan.dunn@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 7133

Non-standard entry requirements

We welcome applications from all those interested in furthering their education, particularly mature students. If you do not meet our entry requirements but can demonstrate that your life/work skills would make you suitable, you should still consider applying.

Course units

8 compulsory units

– Energy in Buildings

– Thermal, Aural and Visual Environment

– Energy Systems Analysis

– Lighting and Electrical Systems

– Sustainable Refrigeration

– Energy Resources Utilisation and Economics

– HVAC Systems

– Management Dissertation

– Energy Engineering Project (4 units)

*Flexible learning route


Course description

This course aims to provide a broad basis of advanced understanding in the technological areas of building services and energy engineering, with particular emphasis on those areas that are relevant to the interaction between the built and natural environments, modern industry, and the analysis of developing technologies.

The course is based in what was formerly the National College for Heating Ventilation and Refrigeration Engineering and the Centre for Energy Studies, and maintains extremely strong links with all areas of the associated industries. Many of the leaders in energy and building services engineering fields are former LSBU students and lend much support in guidance and industrial collaboration, placement and employment.

The course provides a practitioner perspective with which we analyse building energy requirements in terms of the external environment and internal space, and the effect on energy resources. We consider the principles and analyse associated building engineering systems to understand control, simulation and modelling techniques. As well as the core engineering skills, appropriate areas of management and research methods are studied to provide a balance foundation for the specialist units. The MSc dissertation provides an opportunity to develop further research skills by application to problems that require in-depth and innovative thinking.

Career opportunities

Employment prospects are excellent as in the UK, Europe and worldwide the demand for building services engineers continues to outstrip supply. Successful students enter various roles including building services design, management of construction projects, and operation of complex installations.

Typical background of applicant

You will have an undergraduate degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering, or other relevant engineering disciplines, and be seeking to develop specialised skills in building services engineering in order to enter this industry.

Professional contacts/industry links

This course is approved by the CIBSE as further learning to meet the academic requirements of becoming a Chartered Engineer (with a suitable first degree).

Additional notes

The course is delivered through a dedicated website (www.mscbse.co.uk) that provides access to learning materials 24/7 worldwide, and supports a variety of methods of communication and social interaction. These include discussion forums, chat rooms, videoconferencing, group wikis and personal blogs. Our aim is to create a supportive, online learning community.