Master of Sustainable Built Environment

The Master of Sustainable Built Environment prepares future leaders to shape cities and communities that are environmentally responsible, socially inclusive and economically resilient. The programme fosters a holistic understanding of sustainability within the built environment by integrating design innovation, technological advancement, environmental performance and strategic thinking.

Students critically engage with real-world challenges, explore emerging technologies and develop solutions that address global climate concerns alongside local community needs. The programme strengthens analytical skills, research capability and professional competence, equipping graduates to make meaningful contributions across multiple sectors of the built environment.

Academic Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; OR
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and below 2.75, subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a CGPA below 2.50, subject to a minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: Band 5.0
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 154
• TOEFL iBT: 44+
• Pearson Test of English: 47
• MUET: Band 3.5

The faculty reserves the right to advise applicants who have met the minimum academic programme's English Language Requirement to undertake additional English proficiency courses.

Applicants who have met the respective academic programme's English Language Requirement may be advised by the Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking additional English proficiency courses.

General Requirement

An admission interview is required for all candidates applying to the programme.

Courses Offered

• Integrated Sustainable Design Project 1
• Building Information Modelling
• Theory of Built Environment
• Integrated Sustainable Design Project 2
• Integrated Building System
• Sustainable Design Thinking
• Research Methodology
• Practice and Management in Built Environment
• Building Performance Simulation
• Innovative Technologies and Materials
• Participatory Design (Elective)
• Heritage and Culture Studies (Elective)

In addition to serving as a pathway towards a PhD, graduates may pursue careers in various fields related to the built environment and development. Career opportunities include:

• Design professionals within the built environment
• Public administrators or policy researchers
• Urban or rural development strategists
• Property marketing strategists
• Environmental analysts
• Community development planners