Program Overview

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Master of Building Information Modelling

About the course

A Master of Building Information Modelling is beneficial to anyone working in engineering, construction, quantity surveying, architecture, project management or associated industries.

The Master of Building Information Modelling (MBIM) at UWA is designed by construction professionals for the next generation of professionals. The course extends your practice into powerful and valuable applications of digitally-based, data-rich building information models.

Developing your potential to create innovative solutions for our technological, economic, and built futures, the MBIM will enable you to make a difference in the construction industry in Western Australia and beyond. As a MBIM student, you will learn about the software behind major infrastructure including water, roads and bridges.

Quick details

• Status: Available
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus, Online
• Starting dates: Semester 1
• Weekly contact time: 6-8 contact hours a week, plus additional personal study.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 25540
• CRICOS code: F
• Full time/part time duration: 1 year full-time
• Degrees course is available in: Master of Building Information Modelling

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Core

• Take all units (42 points):
  • BLDG5000 BIM Authors (6)
  • BLDG5100 BIM Dimensions (6)
  • BLDG5200 Digital Site (6)
  • BLDG5300 BIM Sustainability (6)
  • BLDG5700 BIM Manager (6)
  • BLDG5800 Major Project (12)

Option

• Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
  • BLDG5500 BIM Network Teams (6)
  • MGMT5508 Organisational Behaviour and Leadership (6)

Why UWA for BIM?

UWA's teaching staff are industry leaders working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects both locally and internationally. Our face-to-face and online teaching resources allow you to navigate through the course in a manner that suits your work, personal and family commitments.

Our other BIM courses

We offer a suite of Building Information Modelling courses to suit your needs.

• Master of Building Information Modelling is designed for students who:
  • Can regularly attend class at a set time, either face-to-face or online
  • Prefer learning from a combination of recorded lectures and live classes.
• Master of Building Information Modelling (Online) is designed for students who:
  • Are unable to, or do not wish to regularly attend class, and would like to work through the pre-recorded course material at their own pace
  • Live in a time zone where the class times are unworkable, do shift work, or just prefer the flexibility and self-study aspects.
• Looking for a shorter course? Consider the Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (Online).

Excellent resources

You’ll have access to well-equipped facilities and web-based resources including:

• Studio spaces
• Cloud-based workstations for easy online access to all software requirements
• Virtual reality lab for a genuine immersive BIM experience
• Drone classes to create existing conditions models and surveying techniques
• Interactive online teaching and tutorial videos and resources
• Online helpdesk for prompt assistance
• Digital fabrication equipment such as plastic extrusion 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines
• Multiple computer labs with 24-hour access Multimedia production facilities.

Flexibility

We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

Knowledge of Building Information Modelling opens up a range of careers within the construction industry.

Further Study

Further postgraduate study options include the Master of Urban Design and Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.

International Student Fees

Annual course fee

• 2025: $45,200.00

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

• (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
• (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
• (c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation;
• (d) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Building Information Modelling.

OR

(2)(a) a UWA graduate diploma which articulates with this course;

• (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.