BIM-Enabled Sustainable Buildings MSc

Course Content

• Course Details

  This programme uniquely combines BIM (Building Information modelling) and Sustainable Design Engineering (with a focus on engineering and technical issues concerning all aspects of building science, technology, energy performance) – two key areas in buildings and construction industry in the UK as the government has now set BIM level 2 compliant projects as mandatory by 2020, and included Sustainability as one of the key aspects in the Project Strategies in the new RIBA plan of work 2020.

  BIM-Enabled Sustainable Buildings MSc will provide the basis for a range of career opportunities. This course offers multi-disciplinary modules which provides the opportunity for those with different backgrounds and interest in becoming BIM specialists – ranging from specialists in sustainable buildings’ design, high performance buildings’ design, and advanced building simulation techniques to gain a master’s qualification.

  In a construction era dominated by the Digital Built Environment, BIM, High-Performance and Sustainable, Climate Responsive Low-to-Zero Emission Buildings, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed  and enhance your career prospects within these emerging sectors.

  This course is also offering research-led teaching combined with industry experience – supported by a close working relationship with a number of ongoing BIM research projects in the UK and abroad, as well as collaborating with a wide range of international industrial partners.

  The programme consists of 120 credits modules as follows [Below module titles may vary]:

  Semester 1

  • BIM Theory and Project Management (20 credits)
  • Federated BIM Models (20 credits)
  • BIM-Enabled Sustainable Design (Energy and Buildings) (20 credits)

  Semester 2

  • Building Simulation and Post Occupancy Evaluation (20 credits)
  • Efficient Building Service Systems (20 credits)
  • Sustainable Buildings Design for Climate Change Mitigation (20 credits)

  Semester 3

  • Research Methodology and Thesis (Dissertation, Design by Research) (60 credits)

  Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art Waterside campus and use our fabulous facilities and 24-hour access to industry standard specialist software for engineering design at dedicated computer clusters on campus.

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• FAQs

  How will I be taught?

  The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, computer sessions, and seminars.

  How will I be assessed?

  Assessment is via coursework (individual and group), presentations, and a written dissertation.

  What jobs can I go into from studying this course?

  With this BIM-Enabled Sustainable Buildings MSc qualification, you will be able to stand in a good position to attract jobs as a specialist in BIM and/or Environmental Design Engineering, and/or in Building Performance and Energy – in the following sectors:

  • Architecture
  • Architectural technology
  • Construction and Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing services (MEP)
  • Engineering
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC)
  • Engineering Technicians, Contractors, Subcontractors,
  • Fabricators and Manufacturers
  • You will be also qualified to be a BIM manager, or Facilities and Operations manager (FM & OM)

  Any specialist facilities/ features?

  You will gain access to the latest equipment, facilities and hands-on training at our brand-new state-of the art £330m Waterside campus, and be supported with our Changemaker team to secure you a job within a short time of graduation if you are not already working in industry.

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