We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2027/28 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2026/27 courses.
Our professionally accredited master’s courses offer flexible study options taught through an interdisciplinary approach. Join us as we strive to understand complex and challenging problems within the built environment, and work with us in the co-creation of new knowledge.
Our aim is the co-creation of new knowledge and understanding about complex sustainability challenges and solutions in the built environment.
The School of the Built Environment comprises distinctive interdisciplinary expertise relating to energy and sustainability. Experts in sustainable engineering solutions combine with policy specialists and social scientists to offer unique insights. Our staff have extensive experience as advisers, consultants and visiting lecturers to commercial organisations, governments and universities globally. We also attract students from all over the world and many progress to senior positions within governments. NGOs or the private sector.
Our MSc courses are focused on ensuring an excellent student experience, drawing from the very latest leading-edge research. We pride ourselves on our first-class teaching and student support and our curriculum extends beyond accepted models of best practice to incorporate the latest findings from research.
Our facilities include a dedicated computer facilities for building energy simulations and urban microclimate simulations. The School also possesses laboratory space and experimental equipment to support student research projects.
Our courses are available full time over 12 months or on a flexible modular basis taking between 24 and 63 months. Both the full-time and flexible modes of study can be started in September or the following February.
All our courses are delivered on a modular basis with teaching arranged in block weeks.
Learn more about flexible study.
Come to Reading for your PhD or professional doctorate and join a talented and diverse community of fellow researchers working to improve lives across the globe.
MSc Construction Cost Management
Full Time: 12 months | Flexible: 24 - 63 months | Other: September or February entry
MSc Construction Management with Industry Placement
Full Time: 24 months
Full Time: 12 months | Flexible: 24 - 63 months | Other: September or February entry
MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments
Full Time: 12 months | Flexible: 24 - 63 months | Other: September or February entry
MSc Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability
Full Time: 12 months | Flexible: 24 - 63 months | Other: September or February entry
