Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design Construction and Operations MSc
University of the West of England
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BuildingInformationModelling(BIM)inDesign,ConstructionandOperationsisfastbecomingtheindustry'standardapproachtodesigning,analysing,andmanagingbuildinglifecycle.Onthiscourseyouwilllearnaholisticapproachtoeverythingfromdesignandconstructiontomaintenance,operation,and'sustainabilityfromindustryandresearchexpertsusing'state-of-the-artBIM'software.YouwillalsobenefitfromregulartalksfromBIMexpertsandcloselinkstotheindustryandBIMRegionalHub:'SouthWest.AuniquefeatureofthiscourseisthatyouhavetheopportunitytobeplacedwithacompanytodeliveraBIMOrganisational'StrategyandaBIMImplementationPlan.YouwillalsoprovidecompanieswithBIMresearchthathasrealbusinessvalueproducinganorganisational'strategyandimplementationplantoensuretheirBIMisalignedwithbusiness'strategy.YouwillthenresearchaBIM-relatedtopicofyourchoicein-depthforyourdissertation.TheMScinBuildingInformationModelling(BIM)inDesignConstructionandOperationsischallenging,aswecoveralotofground,andprepareyouinallaspectsofBIM,'soyouarebetterequippedforemployment.Todothiswe'splitthecourse,'soitshalftheoryandhalfpractice,usingthelatestmodellingandmanagement,analysisandvisualisationtools.Youwilllearntounderstandthecompletebuildinglifecycle,exploringinnovative'sustainableandcollaborativepracticesinbuildinginformationmodellingandmanagement,andexaminearangeofexistingandemergingBIMissues.

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Computer Science
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81/101
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51st
CUG Ranking
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75th
What students say
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Mahsa
20 Nov 24

The best is the placement opportunity The worst they are offering that much student loans or scholarships..Read more

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fatemeh
23 Feb 23

i tell you as a international student, they really support the student. all student never worry. but i think offer for international student is not..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

We normally require an honours degree of 2.2 or above in a built environment subject, or if in a different subject, with built environment experience. If you do not meet the above grade requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/ or equivalent qualifications, we will consider you on an individual basis.

Tuition fees

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£9,500 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The mentioned fee is for Jan 2024 entry and £10250 for Sep 2024 entry.

£16,000 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The mentioned fee is for Jan 2024 entry and £17250 for Sep 2024 entry.

£16,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The mentioned fee is for Jan 2024 entry and £17250 for Sep 2024 entry.

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M
Mahsa
20 Nov 24
Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design Construction and Operations MSc
The best is the placement opportunity The worst they are offering that much student loans or scholarships...
Read more
F
fatemeh
23 Feb 23
Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design Construction and Operations MSc
i tell you as a international student, they really support the student. all student never worry. but i think offer for international student is not...
Read more
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