Building Information Modelling Project Management

Overview

This course is taught by industrial practitioners, bringing real world experiences into the classroom.



About You

You could be: a civil / structural engineer, an architect, M&E Services Engineer, (or any other construction related discipline).



You will have a keen interest in BIM and digital construction. You may already have experience using BIM – hands on experience of BIM is not necessary for starting the course, but it can be useful.



Course Content

The course’s primary focus is on project management using the building information modelling process. This will give you the chance to take your career forward - from a management viewpoint, not just in construction, but in other sectors as well. We teach the principles of project management, while using building information modelling.



The Environment

You’ll be in a class of around 50 if you’re a full-time student, alongside people from places like India, China, Vietnam and Egypt. Our teaching starts in the afternoon as we know some of you will need to take time off work to attend classes.



You’ll have the beautiful new Graduate School at your disposal as well as the facilities within the School.



What You'll Get Up To

The course is all about balancing theory and practice – a mixture of hands-on building, manipulation and management of models, as well as consideration of the higher level analytical and critical thinking skills that come with Masters Level education.



Academic literacy module

An optional, complementary module for non-native speakers of English. Designed to support English language and academic skills development with a focus on specific academic skills related to the students' area of study.



PLEASE NOTE

Applications for this course received after 30th June 2024 may not be accepted. In addition, a deposit will be required to secure a place.

The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study (2023/24). Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year.



Year 1

Core Modules

Technical BIM Implementation (30 credits)

Emerging Digital Technology (20 credits)

Project Co-Ordination, Planning and Control (10 credits)

Project Planning for Sustainability (20 credits)

Dissertation (60 credits)

Building Information Modelling in Practice (10 credits)

Procurement, Contract Administration and Law (20 credits)

Research Methods for Managers (10 credits)

Graduate

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Architecture, Engineering or Social Science, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.



Applicants with relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by case-basis.



The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicy for more information.



The deadline for applications is normally 30th June 2024. However, we encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal earlier than 30th June deadline. Notifications to this effect will appear on the Direct Application Portal against the programme application page.



Please note: A deposit will be required to secure a place on this course.

1 year (Full Time) 2 years (Part Time).



The programme is delivered on Mondays and Fridays for full time delivery and 1 day per-week for part time students (Monday for first year, Friday for second year). Nine modules (including Dissertation) totalling 180 CATS points are included in the programme, with no optional modules available.

Entry Year: 2024/25

Career Prospects

There are excellent career opportunities for our graduates as project managers, BIM coordinators, contract managers, BIM implementation managers, design managers, project architects, project engineers, planners, etc., within project management consultants, construction companies, property developers and government agencies, amongst others. Graduates are also well prepared for PhD research, which may lead to careers in research establishments and universities.