The Master of Building Performance and Sustainable Design will see you develop advanced technical, collaborative and cultural competencies to drive world leading environmental outcomes in interdisciplinary teams and projects for a low carbon built environment. The Master of Building Performance and Sustainable Design is designed for graduates aspiring to a career focusing on sustainability in the built environment and sustainable design consulting fields, and for graduates already working in the sector seeking formal qualifications in sustainable design.
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
Admission to the Master of Building Performance and Sustainable Design requires:
a bachelors degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification
completion of the requirement of the graduate certificate with an average mark of at least 70
completion of a recognised undergraduate program in architecture, engineering, project management or a related field from another institution with a credit average mark (equivalent to 65%) over the final two years of study.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.