Postgraduate Study
In the last ten years our courses have done more than any other to change the landscape of environmental discourse. Join us and join the debate.
MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies (AEES)
Our long-standing and popular masters course explores the relationship between people, technology and the environment, with a particular focus on the environmental impact of buildings.
MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies (AEES) by Distance Learning
Study exclusively by distance learning.
MSc Renewable Energy and the Built Environment (REBE)
This programme examines the theory and practice of renewable energy technologies in depth, with special reference to the built environment.
MSc Environmental Change and Practice: Buildings
Environmental change will affect many aspects of society including the working practices and research agendas of the built environment professions. Responding to this change, a new and innovative Masters degree will commence in September 2012.
Professional Diploma in Architecture with Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies
This course is designed for architecture students who already have Part 1 exemption and who wish to study for the Part 2 examination whilst developing an appropriate philosophical approach to design through the specialism of environment and energy.
Doctor of Ecological Building Practices (D.EBP)
This doctoral research degree offers the opportunity to explore and develop practice in relation to environmental issues. It is open to those working in the built environment professions of architecture, building and construction, planning, development and engineering, as well as in product, industrial and manufacturing design.
MSc Sustainable Horticulture and Food Production
Join the growers, leaders and agents of change at the forefront of new thinking for resilient, sustainable and healthy food systems. This course is a collaboration between CAT and Schumacher college.(PG Dip. and PG Cert. also available)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and module packages
We also offer individual modules or module packages which could be ideal for improving knowledge and skills in specific areas covered by the above courses. The Graduate School of the Environment is an accredited CPD provider. These are under review and due for relaunch: please request details at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Short courses
In addition to our postgraduate courses, the Centre for Alternative Technology offers a variety of short residential courses covering a range of sustainability issues. Courses on renewable energy, environmentally friendly building techniques, and water and sanitation solutions can help you learn more about sustainable ways of living, and allow you to put your ideas into practice.
