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Students
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,100
Per course
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
Duration
2.5 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Building Design | Construction Management | Civil Engineering
Area of study
Architecture and Construction | Engineering
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
EUR 8,100
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Master of Science in Applied Building Information Modelling and Management

Overview

The MSc in Applied Building Information Modelling and Management is a two and a half-year part-time re-skilling programme for construction professionals, with options for exit with Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma awards after 1 and 2 years, respectively.


Programme Details

  • TU Code: TU415
  • NFQ Level: Level 9
  • Award Type: Major
  • Award: Master of Science
  • ECTS Credits: 90
  • Duration: 1-2.5 Years
  • Course Type: Postgraduate
  • Mode of Study: Part Time
  • Method of Delivery: Blended
  • Commencement Date: September 2025
  • Location: Bolton Street
  • Fees: €8,100 Total Fee

Programme Description

The course builds on the discipline-specific knowledge of individuals and enables upskilling or facilitates a return to employment for individuals who are not yet experienced in the new construction paradigm of collaborative BIM.


The primary philosophy of the programme is that of breaking down barriers between construction disciplines and, via project and task-based learning, enabling professionals to work within a multidisciplinary, collaborative design and management process based on international standards and associated professional guidance.


Entry Requirements

  • An NFQ Level 8 Bachelor Degree with 2.2 award or equivalent in an Engineering, Built Environment or related programme, or a Level 7 ordinary degree plus 5 years relevant experience.
  • Applicants may be required to attend interview or to produce an ePortfolio of relevant evidence.
  • Applicants are required to produce evidence of the minimum English language proficiency requirement for overseas applicants i.e. a minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent.

Career Opportunities

The MSc in Applied Building Information Modelling and Management is a unique NFQ level 9 course in Ireland and the approach to MSc-level education is distinctive in relation to courses available internationally. The demand for professionals skilled in the application of Building Information Modelling technologies and for the management of Building Information Modelling processes is very strong both nationally and internationally.


Programme Structure

Stage 1 Postgraduate Certificate in BIM Technologies

  • 15-credits (ECTS) of streamed, discipline-specific modules focussed on BIM Technologies plus 15 credits of Lean & Digital Construction Collaboration.
  • Streams in Architecture/Architectural Technology; Mechanical & Electrical Engineering; Surveying (Quantity) & Construction Management.

Stage 2 Postgraduate Diploma in Collaborative BIM

  • 5 credit electives related to specific BIM challenges; 10-credits of Collaborative BIM Processes; 15-credits of Multidisciplinary Collaboration Project.

Stage 3 MSc in applied BIM and Management

  • 5-credits of Research Skills plus 25-credits of Capstone Experience.

Module Listing

Year One

  • BIM in Architecture [Mandatory]
  • BIM in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering [Mandatory]
  • BIM in Quantity Surveying & Construction Management [Mandatory]
  • Lean & Digital Construction Collaboration. [Mandatory]

Year Two

  • Collaborative BIM Process [Mandatory]
  • Virtual and Augmented Reality for Engineering & Built Environment [Elective]
  • Visual Programming for Engineering and Built Environment [Elective]
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration Project [Mandatory]

Year Three

  • Capstone Experience including Agile Project Management (Minor) [Mandatory]
  • Research Skills [Mandatory]

Professional Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). This means that graduates of the programme have full academic exemption and once they have gained five years of relevant work experience may enter CIOB membership as an applicant to progress towards Chartered Membership without the requirement for an individual assessment.


Research Areas

The domains of application of Applied Building Information Modelling and Management relevant to this course include:


  • Architecture & Architectural Technology
  • Construction Management and Technology
  • Engineering: Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Building Services, and associated Geomatics
  • Surveying: Quantity and Property

Progression

The MSc in applied BIM and Management provides exit award opportunities at each of its three key stages of learning to suit a varied range of learners. These include:


  • TU415/1 - Postgraduate Certificate in BIM Technologies (1 Year)
  • TU415/2 - Postgraduate Diploma in Collaborative BIM (2 years)
  • TU415/3 - MSc in applied BIM and Management (2.5 or 3 years)
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