Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering (MSc)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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Cardiff University

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,450 / year(s)

Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering (MSc)

About

Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering (MSc)

Full time

Why study this course

This MSc will provide you with the necessary training, skills and hands-on experience to become successful in the dynamic and highly competitive fields of BIM and smart engineering.

Multidisciplinary options

The wide selection of optional modules and the multidisciplinary nature of the course makes it accessible to candidates from a variety of backgrounds.

Tailored core skills training

You will learn how to plan and propose research projects; conduct literature reviews and critiques; design, simulate, optimize and manage building or infrastructure projects; all supported by cutting edge BIM related computing technologies.

Industrial impact

The BIM research group has been recognized internationally and has developed close working relationship with major BIM research and training centres worldwide and international industrial partners in the UK, EU and China.

Industry recognised certificates

You could gain a Building Research Establishment (BRE) BIM Manager Certificate and Buidling SMART certificate which is highly regarded by industry.

Our MSc Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering aims to provide you with the necessary training, skills and hands-on experience to become successful in the dynamic and highly competitive fields of BIM and smart engineering, and to give you a distinct edge when applying for a career in industry or for a PhD studentship.

The course will provide you with engineering oriented advanced BIM training, consolidate the related fundamental theory, strengthen your modelling and analysis skills and smart engineering knowledge, and enhance your future engineering competency and employability. It will build on your existing engineering knowledge and skills to deliver a comprehensive, flexible, robust and research led advanced BIM training package.

This course is based on the research strengths of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) group, which has been an established research group for over twenty years.

This course is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Institute of Highway Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

Accreditations

Where you'll study

School of Engineering

Study in one of the UK's leading engineering Schools for the quality of research and teaching.

Get in touch
+44 (0)29 2087 0050
5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA

Disciplines

School of Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

With your online application you will need to provide:

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as Civil, Construction, Environmental or Structural Engineering, or other related areas such as Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science, working towards digital and smart engineering, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.

If you do not have a degree in a relevant area, your application may be considered on the basis of your professional experience. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references.

Application Deadline

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications normally close at the end of August but may close sooner if all places are filled.

Selection process

We will review your application and if you meet all of the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.

Criminal convictions

You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.

If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:

access to computers or devices that can store images
use of internet and communication tools/devices
curfews
freedom of movement, including the ability to travel to outside of the UK or to undertake a placement/studies outside of Cardiff University
contact with people related to Cardiff University.

Career

Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering (MSc)

Full time

Careers and placements

The emergence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has brought revolutionary changes to Architecture, Engineering and Construction / Operation (AEC/O) industry. Throughout the world, the race for BIM industry uptake has resulted in a shortage of critical resources and new skills in the construction area. There are significant demands coming from industry requiring qualified BIM graduates with an engineering perspective.

The MSc Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering will provide you with career opportunities in the following areas:

Technical, research, development and engineering positions in generic civil engineering andÂ Â specifically BIM industry;
Theoretical, experimental and instrumentational doctoral research;
Numerate, technical, research, development and engineering positions in related scientific fields;
Engineering, mathematics and general science education.
Related professions could include city planner and manager, architect, civil/structural engineer, MEP engineer, construction manager, surveyor, environmental analyst, mechanical engineer, electronic engineer, facility/asset manager, or computer scientist.