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Master of Building Performance and Sustainable Design

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Master’s degree develops advanced technical, collaborative and cultural skills to deliver strong sustainability outcomes in the built environment. You build expertise in building performance, low-carbon design and building science through a mix of theory and practice-based units, culminating in an interdisciplinary design or research capstone. The program is a master coursework qualification focused on sustainable design and building performance. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles focused on sustainability and building science across the built environment sector. Typical pathways include environmentally sustainable design (ESD) consulting, building performance analysis, sustainability advisory, and roles supporting low-carbon design in architecture, engineering and development teams. This master coursework qualification supports professional careers in sustainable design and building performance within architecture and building.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$49,700 per year

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CSP: A$9,537
Full Fee Paying: A$29,300

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Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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MABPSUDE1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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