Make a difference by studying sustainable communities
We’re creating sustainable cities and communities, but we need to do more – find out how you can make a difference by studying a masters
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals influence our research and your learning
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
If the UK is to hit its ambitious efficiency targets, then we need to ensure that our buildings are performing to their maximum capabilities. We’re trying to change the world, physically change it.
Steve Goodhew
Professor of Environmental Building and Discipline Leader
Cities account for over 60% of energy consumption.
seedscientific.com, 2021
Our researchers are harnessing new thinking around sustainable cities and communities
We are recognised as an innovative leader in higher education for sustainability, across teaching and learning, research and our University operations
The CobBauge project
Using natural materials to reduce energy used in buildings and construction
Helping to design a smarter tomorrow
Learn more about Katharine Willis, Professor of Smart Cities and Communities
Green Minds
A research project that aims to better connect people to green and blue spaces within and around the city of Plymouth
Join the response and make a difference with a masters
At Plymouth, you’ll be part of a community that cares about sustainable cities and communities.
Our masters programmes are specifically designed to channel your passion for creating sustainable urban areas.
At Plymouth, many disciplines come together to tackle this global issue
- MA Architectural Design (Full-time)
- MSc Civil Engineering (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Coastal Engineering (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Data Science and Environmental Intelligence (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MA Education (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Environmental and Engineering Geology (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Environmental Consultancy (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Human Geography Research (Full-time)
- MSc Low Carbon Architectural Engineering (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MA Mathematics Education (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Planning (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Sustainable Environmental Management (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- PgCert The National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (Part-time)
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Be inspired by researchers who care about creating sustainable cities and communities
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![Constructing a new generation of energy efficient homes through repurposed cob.]()
Professor Steve Goodhew
Constructing a new generation of energy efficient homes through repurposed cob.
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![Developing innovative ways of creating inclusive urban spaces through new technologies.]()
Professor Katharine Willis
Developing innovative ways of creating inclusive urban spaces through new technologies.
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![Developing a child-centred competences framework to place children at the centre of pedagogical practice across diverse communities.]()
Dr Verity Campbell-Barr
Developing a child-centred competences framework to place children at the centre of pedagogical practice across diverse communities.
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![Researching how isolation, regulatory burdens and a lack of professional status are preventing childminding from being seen as a desirable profession.]()
Dr Janet Georgeson
Researching how isolation, regulatory burdens and a lack of professional status are preventing childminding from being seen as a desirable profession.
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![Changing childminding preconceptions to recruit more people into the vital role.]()
Dr Ulrike Hohmann
Changing childminding preconceptions to recruit more people into the vital role.
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![Researcher of sustainable urban transformations.]()
Dr Stephen Essex
Researcher of sustainable urban transformations.
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![Providing sound science to protect water quality.]()
Professor Sean Comber
Providing sound science to protect water quality.
