Building Information Modelling Project Management

Overview

The course’s primary focus is on project management using the Building Information Modelling (BIM) process, which is the industry standard design, analysis, construction and operations management tool in the UK. You will learn the tools and processes, management standards and theories that you need to be able to sustainably manage a construction project in the digital age.



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.



Course Details

The course content gives theoretical and practical coverage across a wide variety of topics:



Building Information Modelling in Practice (10 CATS) gives an overview of the underlying principles of BIM implementation.



Emerging Digital Technology (20 CATS) explores the new technologies which are emerging in the field of Digital Construction.



Procurement Contract Administration and Law (20 CATS) gives students an understanding of construction procurement and contract routes, contract and tort law and their practical application in construction.



Project Coordination, Planning and Control (10 CATS) gives students an introduction to project planning, scheduling and control within the context of BIM Project Management.



Research Methods for Managers (10 CATS) equips students with the knowledge and skills required to undertake a research project from the formulation of research questions, through literature review and data collection, to analysis and presentation of data.



Project Planning for Sustainability (20 CATS) enhances student awareness of the field of sustainable project development and construction.



Technical BIM Implementation (30 CATS) develops students' comprehensive understanding of the detailed principles of BIM implementation using a suite of software packages, both architectural and engineering, in the development of intelligent 3D models.



Individual Research Project (Dissertation) (60 CATS) an independent research project, focusing on a particular issue within the realm of BIM project management. This is undertaken in the final months of the programme (Semester 3) by full-time students with submission in September.

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 the link below for more information.

http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicyQUB

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 30th June 2025 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal prior to the deadline stated on course finder. Notifications to this effect will appear on the 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), 3 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).

Entry Year: 2025/26

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.