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I AGREEFull time
12 months
SEP
MSc - Master of Science
Building / Construction Operations Construction
Taught
Why this course?
The need for advanced technologies has become necessary to accomplish sustainable engineering projects, especially for the construction industry. Various Advanced Construction Technologies (ACT) have emerged over the last decades. With the development of Building Information Modelling, the future of construction will be transformed into a more digital industry.
Various Advanced Construction Technologies are now BIM compliant across stages such as:
These developments have provided technical and management support to solve complex and multidisciplinary problems for all project stakeholders.
There is a unique opportunity for the next generation of graduates to become highly-skilled in this field and gain further advantages in a highly competitive job market. The construction industry stakeholders are in need of high-calibre and highly-competitive candidates with knowledge and skills in construction disciplines, Advanced Construction Technologies and Building Information Modelling.
What you’ll study
Students will take taught modules and a group project in the first two semesters. MSc students then complete a dissertation project in a third semester.
Students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip exit awards during this course.
Assessment
The Formative assessment will take place throughout the course. Some modules will also be assessed with weekly tasks, others with one/two tasks per semester. The summative assessment is usually held during the exam period as will be indicated on the University timetable. The Group Project involves one-to-one tuition and appraisals in review seminars and also through student peer group reviews.
Careers
The intensive market activities in Digital Construction and in Building Information Modelling show how this area is gaining momentum for job opportunities. Professionals with the relevant technology and personal skills are in high demand. This course will help professionals and new graduates to develop specialist expertise in modern design and construction management. It also targets those who seek advanced roles in BIM. It will allow them to understand the concept of digital integrated project delivery in addition to having hands-on experience on virtual design and construction.
Sustainability is a key part of this course, therefore, the course is also relevant to those who seek to obtain advanced qualifications in related areas that integrate sustainability and digital construction.
For this course (per year)
£8,100
Average for all Postgrad courses (per year)
£5,202
For this course (per year)
£18,100
Average for all Postgrad courses (per year)
£12,227
A first or second-class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Engineering, Project management, or Quantity Surveying. Consideration will also be given to candidates with other relevant professional qualifications in a discipline related to the built environment and/or professional experience.
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