Program Overview

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MSc Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Project Collaboration

Overview

This course is designed for architects, architectural technologists, design managers, project managers, civil/structural engineers, surveyors, and other construction professionals with a keen interest in BIM. It focuses on the theory and practice of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as the emerging industry-standard approach to the design, procurement, and management of a building life cycle.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Study Options

• Full-time: 1 year - 18 months
• Part-time: 2 years

Fees

• UK fee: £9,000 for the full course or £1,000 per 20 credits (2024/25)
• International fee: £14,900 for the full course (2024/25)

Start Dates

• September
• January

Location

• Markeaton Street, Derby Campus

Course Description

This course incorporates an innovative blend of design management, sustainable design analysis, advanced modelling, customisation, and visualisation, all at the cutting edge of technology. You will study the theory and practice of BIM as the emerging industry-standard approach to the design, analysis, and management of the building life cycle.

What You Will Study

This course is made up of three stages - Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, and MSc.

Postgraduate Certificate

• BIM and Integrated Project Collaboration
• nD BIM – Costing, Project Planning and Design Management
• Environmental Risk and Responsibility (this module will be delivered online for students joining the course in January)

Postgraduate Diploma

• Advanced Parametric Design and Specification
• Sustainable Design Analysis and Simulation

You will also choose modules such as:

• Project Planning, Value Engineering and Risk Management
• Construction Contracts and Dispute Resolution
• Sustainable Architecture and Low Energy Design
• Negotiated Module

MSc

• Independent Scholarship (Built Environment)

How You Will Learn

The programme focuses, at postgraduate level, on the theory and practice of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as the emerging industry-standard approach to the design, procurement, and management of a building life cycle.

It uses project collaboration simulation scenarios as close to real-world practices as academically possible.

We adopt a variety of assessment methods, including a combination of coursework and live project collaboration, assignments, exhibitions, graphic and oral presentations. To gain Autodesk Certification, you will need to undertake an exam.

Who Will Teach You

• Dr Boris Ceranic, Programme Leader

Careers

Graduates from this course can look forward to a wide range of BIM-related career opportunities in consultancy and design management as well as architectural practices. They could also take on many different types of roles with central and local government, property developers, building contractors, housing associations, retail enterprises, and manufacturing companies.

You could also consider further study and research towards a PhD qualification and/or an academic career.

Career opportunities open to graduates include:

• Senior Structural Engineer
• BIM Coordinator
• Junior BIM Manager
• BIM Implementation Manager

Employers our graduates have gone on to work for include:

• amey
• Ridge
• Corstorphine and Wright
• source8

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in architectural, construction or other built environment, or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience that would support your application.
• If English is not your first language you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).

If you don't have a relevant degree, applicants from non-traditional backgrounds are welcome and will be accepted subject to successful interview and relevant work experience.

Funding Your Studies

Find out more about fees, postgraduate loans, and support you may be entitled to.

Alumni Discount for Derby Graduates

We offer a discount on postgraduate course fees for all Derby alumni.

Additional Costs and Optional Extras

• Use of resources, use of workshop and specialist CAD/BIM/VR facilities
• Free student membership of accredited bodies
• Organised site visits and fieldtrips
• Ecobuild Trip contribution - £10 per person
• Course books - approx. £15 per book depending on source

How to Apply

Please look at our application deadlines before you apply.

Apply directly to the University.

If you'd like support with your application, you can contact one of our trusted local representatives.

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