Study Options
CAT’s postgraduate courses in sustainability are designed with flexibility in mind to allow you to select the mode of study that suits you best.
Choose between part-time and full-time, residential or distance learning (or a mix of the two), and decide what level of study you’d like to pursue.
Many of our students combine their studies with work or family life, so we offer you the flexibility you may need to do both.
Which type of programme can I study?
MArch Sustainable Architecture award requires 240 credits of core modules. The course is accredited by the ARB (Architects Registration Board) and is a Part 2 course for those looking to continue their training to become qualified architects.
MRes awards require: core and optional taught modules (60 credits) + a compulsory extended research dissertation (120 credits). Our MRes in Sustainability and Adaptation is new for 2023 entry.
MSc awards require: core and optional modules (120 credits) + a compulsory dissertation (60 credits).
You can also exit an MSc early to receive a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate. These can also be entry awards on to the programme.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) awards require core and optional modules (120 credits).
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) awards require only core course-specific modules or depending on the course, core and some optional modules (60 credits).
NOTE: Each module description on the course page provides the credit amount.
Full-time or part-time?
All MSc and MRes study routes start with the core introductory September and November modules. Full-time study on an MSc will then take you 18 months from starting in September. Part-time study on an MSc will take 3 years. An MRes can be studied full time over 2 years and part time over 3 years. All MSc courses end with a dissertation and the MRes ends with an extended dissertation.
You can complete our MArch in 22 months and part time in three years.
How will I study?
Whether you wish to take our courses remotely or as on-site modules with residential study visits you’ll benefit from a unique learning environment and from the extensive support network that CAT cultivates.
Students on our MSc and MRes courses can decide on a module-by-module basis whether they want to study on-site or via distance. Allowing you more flexibility to fit study around your life and existing commitments. Distance learning offers you the flexibility to maintain some of your existing work, life or perhaps family commitments whilst studying. Virtual Learning Environments and discussion apps allow for all students to interact no matter their chosen method of study.
Our distance learning resources will also be available to all students studying on-site. Students studying on-site or via distance will be able to interact and share ideas and expertise via the online learning environment and discussion apps, helping to create a richer learning environment.
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