Building Services Engineering

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 as well as 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, lending 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.

Course modules

An indicative list of topics covered on this course are:

• Thermal environment, acoustics and lighting
• Heating and energy in buildings
• Energy resource and use analysis
• Electrical systems
• Sustainable refrigeration
• Ventilation and air conditioning
• Energy and engineering project

Career and progression opportunities

Employment prospects are excellent. Construction and engineering activity is expected to accelerate in the UK, Europe and worldwide over the next 20 years and 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.

Professional and industry links

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute as masters further learning to meet the academic requirements of becoming a Chartered Engineer (with a suitable first degree).

Recent guest lecturers have included:

• Dr Guy Hundy, President, Institute of Refrigeration
• David Hughes, President, CIBSE
• Professor Martin Fry, Energy Consultant
• Jonathan Evans, Norton Rose

Entry requirements

The course is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering, or other relevant engineering disciplines, and seek to develop specialised skills in building services engineering to enter this industry.

If you are interested in studying at LSBU, please refer to our Standard Entry Requirements.

How to apply

Application methods for undergraduate part-time and postgraduate study vary depending on the course you are applying for. When applying use the LSBU codes listed below.

LSBU - FullTime - 2035

LSBU - PartTime - 2036

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