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Overview
Your studies will include an introduction to sustainable development within the construction industry, in addition to a critical analysis of the challenges involved in developing and enhancing the built environment with responsibility to the local and global environment, society and communities.
There is a need to act to address the growing concern of climate change, in addition to the local and global issues that arise associated with this challenge.
What you will learn
The Sustainable Development course at Robert Gordon University covers the key ideas behind sustainable development within the construction industry, methods to reduce carbon emissions, embodied carbon and life cycle assessment, water management, sustainable urban design and sustainable communities.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Terms and concepts of sustainability
- Factors affecting human settlement, climate, microclimate, topography, infrastructure
- Buildings in time and place, urban and rural contexts
- Human factors such as health, social interaction and comfort
- Resource and energy conservation, waste management, environmental and social impact, and net zero carbon
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sustainable Development View 83 other Short Courses in Sustainable Development in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
729 - 1069 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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