Browser does not support script. MSc Urbanism and Sustainable Environments Key information Degree MSc Urbanism and Sustainable Environments Types of study Full time / Part time Duration 12 / 24 months Start date September 2025 Faculty Architecture and Built Environment / Faculty of Science and Engineering Entry requirements Course Requirements: 2:1 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject. For mainland Chinese applicants, the minimum average score is 80 if you graduate from a domestic university of Project 985, 211 or double first-rate. The minimum average score is 85 if otherwise. Relevant disciplines include Urban Planning/Design, Urban Studies, Architecture, Architectural Studies, Geosciences, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Civil Engineering, Built Environment, Surveying, Computer Science and closely related degrees. English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element) PTE Academic 65 (minimum 59) TOEFL (IBT) 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking) Please find the application material and application procedure here. Course overview The course is studied over one academic year of 12 months. 60 credits of modules are studied in the autumn, and 60 credits of modules are studied in the spring semester. A research project is undertaken in the summer semester, also worth 60 credits. Course structure The programme is 12 months over three semesters (full-time). The student is required to take 180 credits (60 credits per semester) over 12 months if full-time or 24 months if part-time. Year 1 modules + Code Module Title Credits Semester ABEE4082 Sustainable Urbanism Project 30 Autumn ABEE4083 Eco- and Smart Cities 20 Autumn ABEE4084 Principles of Urban Development 10 Autumn ABEE4085 Integrated and Innovative Environmental Design – Research Studio 30 Spring ABEE4086 Urban Systems and Techniques 20 Spring ABEE4087 Advanced Innovations in Cities 10 Spring ABEE4081 Urban Research Project 60 Summer Total Credits: 180 Fees Chinese Mainland students 120,000 RMB / year China's Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan students 120,000 RMB / year International students 130,000 RMB / year Contact us Student Recruitment and Admission Office University of Nottingham Ningbo China 199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, 315100, China E. admissions@nottingham.edu.cn T. +86 (0574) 8818 0182 W. https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/study-with-us/ Faculty Office of Science and Engineering Room 427, Sir Peter Mansfield Building University of Nottingham Ningbo China 199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, 315100, China E. fose_global@nottingham.edu.cn W. https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/science-engineering/ Ready to apply? Browse our how to apply page to find our more on how to prepare and submit your application. Browser does not support script.