MSc in Building Services Engineering in Sri Lanka: Energy Management at ESOFT

TL;DR The MSc in Building Services Engineering and Energy Management is a part-time Kingston University (UK) master's degree delivered in Sri Lanka by ESOFT Metro Campus. It covers electrical systems, air conditioning and ventilation in green buildings, building IoT, energy efficiency and artificial intelligence applications. The tuition fee on the Uplift record is LKR 840,000 plus a LKR 25,000 application fee.

Every office tower, hospital, hotel and factory depends on systems most people never see: power distribution, cooling, ventilation, lighting and fire protection. Building services engineers design and run them, and energy bills are a growing reason for owners to want that work done well. This guide explains what the MSc teaches, who can apply and what to ask ESOFT before you commit.

What the programme covers

The MSc is awarded by Kingston University London. It gives in-depth knowledge of the design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings. The course page names HVAC systems, lighting, fire protection, plumbing and sustainable building technologies, and says the teaching is delivered by industry professionals working on real mechanical and electrical engineering projects.

The seven modules are all compulsory.

• Electrical Systems Design and Performance Analysis

• HVAC Systems in Green Buildings

• Building Internet of Things (BIoT) and BEMS Design

• Energy Efficiency and Management

• Artificial Intelligence Applications

• Research Techniques, Innovation and Sustainability

• Dissertation

What the modules mean in practice

HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. In a tropical country like Sri Lanka, cooling is often a large part of a building's energy use, so the module on HVAC in green buildings addresses a practical cost. BEMS means building energy management systems, the software and controls that monitor how a building uses power. The Building IoT module links sensors to those controls, and the Artificial Intelligence Applications module looks at how data can improve building performance.

The Dissertation is an independent project on a specialist topic, so students have room to explore an area linked to their own work.

Who can apply

The course record asks for a relevant undergraduate degree in Engineering, Built Environment or a related discipline, with at least second class honours or an equivalent qualification. Professional experience in building services or engineering is an advantage but not a requirement.

English language proficiency may be required, and the record names no test or score. It also does not define which related disciplines count beyond Engineering and the Built Environment. If your degree is in a neighbouring field, ask ESOFT for a written decision before you pay any fee.

Study mode and fees

The programme is part-time and designed for working engineering professionals. The record does not state a length in months, so ask ESOFT for the expected completion time and the weekly class schedule.

The local tuition fee on the record is LKR 840,000 in total, with an application fee of LKR 25,000. The record says monthly instalment plans may be available and that conditions apply. International fees are listed in US dollars separately. Ask for the schedule in writing, and check whether your employer offers any training support.