Energy Modelling for Buildings (SCQF level 11) CPD Award

What is special about this course?

Are you planning to retrofit your house to be more energy efficient but not sure where to start? Perhaps you're a professional in architecture, the built environment, or building regulations, and keen to understand more about how this subject impacts your projects?

Whether your interest is personal or professional, gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the energy performance of buildings on this CPD Energy Modelling for Buildings at SCQF level 11.

With extensive, in-depth information on UK building regulations and PassivHaus standards, learn how to estimate the energy budget of buildings through state-of-the-art software, and find out how to improve their energy efficiency. Explore a comprehensive range of topics on energy building, such as: calculation of U values and surface temperature; thermal bridges; insulation; ventilation; overheating risk; space heating systems; and buildings performance.

Special features

• Online course
• Tutorials by videoconference
• Course tutored by a leading consultant in energy building
• Energy modelling software provided and operational on personal computers

Entry requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
• Other qualifications will be considered for those with a minimum of three years relevant professional experience

CPD Award

You will study the following core modules:

• Energy modelling for buildings

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes

• EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
• EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
• EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) or assessed as rest of the UK for fee status, the following fees apply:

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK

Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Scottish Government confirmed that EU/EEA and Swiss nationals, who do not have settled or pre-settled status, will be considered as international for fee purposes. These students will get an automatic fee scholarship.

This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union, studying online from their home country, or assessed as international for fee status, the following fees apply:

A no fee increase guarantee is available for self-funding full-time and structured part-time rest of the UK, EU and international postgraduate students for continuous study for the same award, up to the permitted standard time limit for the relevant award.

This course is not available for international students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.

Funding

UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.

Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.