Programme Structure
The MSc and Diploma in Facade Engineering may be studied in full-time or part-time mode (up to four years duration). The programme comprises ten taught units each of four days duration. Students studying for the MSc also submit a dissertation. Students are required to study the eight compulsory units listed below and two of the optional units listed. A timetable and further details are available here.
Compulsory units
| Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisite units | |
| AR50372 | Introduction to facade engineering | AR5***1 | AR5***1 |
| AR50373 | Facade materials and components | AR50372 | |
| AR50374 | Facade construction | AR50372 | |
| AR50375 | Structural integrity | AR50372 | |
| AR50351 | Thermal performance of facades | ||
| AR50376 | Weathertightness | AR50372 | |
| AR50377 | Glass and glazing | ||
| AR50378 | Facade procurement | AR50372 | |
Optional units
| Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisite units | |
| AR50347 | Daylight and shading | ||
| AR50379 | Thermal analysis of facades | AR50372 | AR50351 |
| AR50380 | Acoustics and fire | ||
| AR50381 | Structural analysis of facades | AR50375 | |
| AR50382 | Contract management | AR50378 | |
| AR50349 | Natural ventilation in buildings | ||
Each unit comprises preparatory work, 4 consecutive days' attendance at the University of Bath and /or follow up work afterwards, amounting to 100 hours of study. Students will be assessed during the unit or by work submitted immediately after each unit. The course commences in October each year. and this is the preferred start date. There will be a one-day compulsory introduction in October for new students.
The Student Handbook contains full information about your course and other administrative issues and regulations. It has two sections. Section One contains programme specific information; Section Two contains more general information about your studies, assessment regulations, student support and the department.
Student Handbook Section One / Section Two
Unit timetables