入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： A UK first or second class honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, usually in engineering or other appropriate science and technology subject areas.
英语要求：
•IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
•TOEFL Paper test: 550 (TWE 4)
•TOEFL Internet test: 79 (R18, L17, S20, W17)
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £13,860
课程特征 Course Features：
This programme responds to the worldwide demand for building services engineers who have a sound knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to apply this knowledge within the building services industry.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Core Modules
Building Heat Transfer and Air Conditioning (15 credits)
•Building Heat Transfer analyses the various mechanisms of heat transfer appropriate to buildings and the principles of heating and cooling load calculations. Areas covered include solar gains, fabric heat transmission, infiltration, effects of moisture content, methods of heating and cooling load calculations, CIBSE admittance procedure, condensation and finite difference techniques.
•Air Conditioning covers the principles of psychometrics and the design of air conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on the properties of humid air, thermal comfort, inside and outside design conditions. Air Conditioning design includes air and water, all water systems and unitary equipment.
Electrical Services and Lighting Design (15 credits)
•Electrical Services
•Lighting Design
Acoustics, Fire, Drainage and Lifts (15 credits)
•Acoustics covers the basic terms and physical principles, sound power and intensity, the ear and hearing, propagation of noise, legal requirements and noise standards, room acoustics, sound generation in services systems, and vibration isolation.
•Fire, Drainage and Lifts considers fire and smoke control, sanitation and waste disposal, industrial ventilation and exhaust requirements, lift and escalator design, space allowance for building services, commissioning and testing.
Energy Conversion Technologies (15 credits)
•This element provides a broad introduction to the principles of energy conversion and thermodynamic machines and demonstrates their application to energy conversion and management in buildings. Emphasis is placed on refrigeration plant, energy conversion plant and energy management.
•Refrigeration covers the basic principles and components of vapour compression systems, heat pumps and absorption systems.
•Energy Conversion considers power cycles, combined heat and power, combustion processes, boiler plant, thermal energy storage and environmental impacts of plant operation.
Dissertation (60 credits)
The dissertation is a stimulating and challenging part of each MSc course. Dissertations may be carried out on any approved topic related to the building services industry. Essentially the dissertation gives the student the opportunity to apply the techniques and disciplines covered in the taught course to a topic of their own interest, of interest to a sponsoring or industrial organisation, or of research interest. Use of Phase Change Material for Summer Cooling of Buildings in a Moderate Climate: An Experimental Study of a Test-Cell
Technical Modules
Building Management and Control Systems (15 credits)
This element considers the basic theory of instrumentation, control and communications and applies the theory to the control of HVAC plant and building management systems. It includes measurement and instrumentation, revision of control theory, control components and control systems related to services installations. Communications covers principles of signal interfacing, standards and codes of practice, and real time data transfer. Building Management Systems considers the basic principles of building management, components and controls, applications, integration, operation and maintenance.
Fluid Services and Heat Transfer Equipment (15 credits)
This element considers the design and selection of heat transfer equipment for building services applications and the principles of design of air and water distribution systems within buildings.
Building Services Design and Management (30 credits)
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
Each module is assessed either by formal examination, written assignments or a combination of the two. Cut-off dates for receipt of assignments are specified at the beginning of the academic year. Examinations are normally taken in May. MSc dissertation project normally is carried out over 4 months and it is accessed by submission of an MSc dissertation.