Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (Online)

Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (Online)

About the course

A Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (12 weeks full-time) is beneficial to anyone working in engineering, construction, quantity surveying, architecture, project management or associated industries.

Course Details

• Status: Available
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: Online
• Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 25360
• Note: This course is not available to international student visa holders

Course Structure

• Core: Take all units (18 points)
  • BLDG5101 BIM Dimensions Online (6)
  • BLDG5201 Digital Site Online (6)
  • BLDG5301 BIM Sustainability Online (6)
• Option: Take 6 points from this group as approved by the Course Coordinator
  • BLDG5001 BIM Authors Online (6)
  • BLDG5051 BIM Dynamo Online (6)

Admission Requirements

• To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:
  • A Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
  • The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
  • At least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation
  • Successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Building Information Modelling
• Or significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility

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

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Student Fees: Annual course fee
  • 2025: Full-Fee Paying Place $26,000.00
• Scholarships: 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
• Cost of living: Consider factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more

Careers and Further Study

• 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 Building Information Modelling (Online) or Master of Building Information Modelling, Master of Urban Design and Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation

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

Flexibility

• With 24/7 access to online learning resources, you can study whenever it suits you, effortlessly balancing your education with work and home commitments
• Our online course is designed to fit your schedule, making learning convenient and flexible

Excellent Resources

• You’ll have access to web-based resources including:
  • Cloud-based workstations for easy online access to all software requirements
  • Access to virtual reality creation tools
  • Work with drone photography site image sets
  • Interactive online teaching and tutorial videos and resources
  • Online helpdesk for prompt assistance

Our Other BIM Courses

• Looking for a more in-depth course? Explore our Master of Building Information Modelling (Online) (1 year full-time)
• Looking to study on campus? Explore the Master of Building Information Modelling, and Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling. These courses are designed for students who can attend classes at a set time (on campus or online) and prefer learning through a combination of recorded lectures and live classes.