Building Information Modelling Project Management with Industrial Internship

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.



Once you have completed the taught part of the degree, you can put what you have learnt into practice during the industrial internship which will offer you the opportunity to gain real-world experience based in the UK or abroad.



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.

Lectures and workshops are taken by a mixture of research active academic staff and industrial practitioners, bringing cutting edge research combined with real world experiences into the classroom. We have strong links with industry including guest lectures from AECOM, the Kane Group, BAM Ireland and Graham Construction.



Job prospects:

There is strong UK and global demand for BIM Project Managers. The skills that you will gain in modelling, simulation, analysis and information management will equip you help meet the skills shortage in this sector. Our BIM Project Management MSc Graduates are working in the UK, Ireland, Europe and across the world in roles including Digital Project Manager in London, Head of Construction for a major UK developer, Digital Construction Regional Lead for a design consultancy in Shanghai and Vice President at a Steel Construction company in Canada.



About you:

You could be from any construction related background, including Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction, Construction Law.

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.

Core Modules

Research Methods for Managers (10 credits)

Construction & Project Management Internship (Year long) (0 credits)

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

Technical BIM Implementation (30 credits)

Building Information Modelling in Practice (10 credits)

Dissertation (60 credits)

Project Planning for Sustainability (20 credits)

Emerging Digital Technology (20 credits)

Procurement, Contract Administration and Law (20 credits)

Entrance requirements

Graduate

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above in a relevant Science, Engineering, Architecture, Management or Social Science discipline, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.



Applicants who do not meet the above academic requirements but hold a relevant professional qualification and can demonstrate appropriate experience, will be considered on a case-by case-basis.



International Students

Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region at https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/



English Language Requirements

Evidence of an IELTS* score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (*taken within the last 2 years).



International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.



For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.



If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 30th June 2026 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.

2 years full-time.

Entry Year: Academic Year 2026/27

Career Prospects

Introduction

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. The experience that you gain during the industrial internship will position you well for graduate BIM roles. Graduates are also well prepared for PhD research, which may lead to careers in research establishments and universities.



Where could you be in five years?

Having completed the BIM Project Management with internship programme, you can work anywhere in the world, with anyone looking for a Building Information Modelling orientated viewpoint. Countries such as India, China, Canada and the GCC countries are investing heavily in their infrastructure – with trillions of dollars of investment planned over the next few years - and they need BIM project managers like you to make it happen.