Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Project Collaboration MSc

University of Derby

Aligned with the current and future needs of the construction industry, this innovative MSc will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills in Building Information Modelling (BIM) theory, practice and technologies. We’re a CIAT (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists) Centre of Excellence.

Course description

• This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Study a CIAT accredited course at a university which is one of only four CIAT Centres of Excellence in the UK
• Choose a course specifically designed for architects, architectural technologists, design managers, project managers, civil/structural engineers, surveyors and other construction professionals with a keen interest in BIM
• Learn how to deliver better value through integrated design and project collaboration
• Draw on our extensive industrial links and the expertise of our research-active and highly experienced staff
• Hone your skills using project collaboration simulation scenarios based on real-world practices

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.

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.

The course is made up of three stages – Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc.