Building Information Modelling and Management

MSc

Start dates

January 2023 / September 2023

Course length

Full time: 1 year (Sept start), 17 months (Jan start)

Part time: Part time: On campus or distance learning – Sept start (24 months), Jan start (29 months – including summer break)

Location

Headington

Department

School of the Built Environment

Our Building Information Modelling and Management course delivers a flexible and innovative programme of study. The course addresses the rapidly evolving needs of the built environment sector in respect to the emergence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a working practice.

You will work on real-life or reality based problems, as experienced within the construction sector and its associated industries, consultants and clients.

During your studies you will experience behavioural aspects of managing projects. Most construction project managers only experience these when their careers are well advanced.

The MSc is available as:

a one year full-time programme
a part-time on campus or part-time distance-learning (DL) programme normally taken over two years, extendable up to five years.

Before September 2016 entry, this programme was named Construction Project Management and BIM.

Please note, PGCert and PGCDip qualifications are offered as exit awards only and are not are not accredited by RICS or CIOB. Applicants interested in these should apply for the MSc in the first instance.

Specific entry requirements

The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.1 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) in any subject.

We will actively consider applications from candidates with lower degrees, who can evidence substantiated & relevant experience in construction.

Industry professionals with suitable practice qualifications (e.g MRICS, MCIOB) – demonstrating ability to study at master’s level, are also encouraged to apply.

For Distance-Learning study, it is recommended that applicants have at least six months work experience in the built environment sector.