Universities United Kingdom University of Brighton Courses Digital Construction MSc

Digital Construction MSc
at University of Brighton

Brighton, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 15,462
Country Rank#63
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 85

Program Overview

The need for smart buildings, with improved reliability and performance and low environmental impact, has driven the industry to be more responsive to new and advanced technologies. Our Digital Construction MSc develops your understanding of digital technologies, so you can be part of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry’s digital transformation.

Learning with our course team of research-active experts you’ll evaluate and provide appropriate digital solutions throughout all stages of the building life cycle to ensure efficiency and sustainability from design to demolition.

You'll understand, manage and apply new and advanced technologies to industry’s current practice, including Building Information Modelling, robotics and automation, AR/VR, point-cloud scanning, AI and the Internet of Things.

Working closely with your supervisor you will undertake a substantial research or design project that reflects your interests and career aspirations. Option modules in areas including environmental sciences, built environment, energy and sustainability, complement your study.

Our well-established links with industry provide networking opportunities and shared insight of current industry trends from guest lecturers.

Course Content
Course structure

The course consists of taught and research components. To be awarded the MSc you must obtain 180 credits. Six taught modules at 20 credits each, plus 60 credits from the masters’ project (or alternative design project). A typical 20-credit module requires a total of 200 hours of study time.

The programme is offered in both full-time and part-time modes of study:
- full-time mode normally takes students 52 weeks to complete
- part-time mode requires one day per week attendance on campus and normally takes students two years to complete.
Core modules
- Digital Design and Fabrication
- Digital Construction and Assembly
- Masters Dissertation/ Final Design Project
- Sustainable Construction
- Project Risk and Financial Analysis
- Construction Law and Procurement
Entry Requirement
Degree and experience

Honours degree; or other degree plus at least two years postgraduate experience in a position of responsibility; or full membership of a relevant chartered professional body.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.
Fees & Scholarships
International (full-time) - 15,462 GBP
Career Prospect
In your career you need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all of this from your degree.
- Gain a critical understanding of the issues of digital construction theory and practice and their societal implications when applied throughout the lifecycle of buildings (ideation, design, construction/retrofit, operation and decommissioning).
- Develop knowledge and skills required for digital design, fabrication construction and assembly to formulate optimal solutions to enhance productivity and achieve sustainable, smart and responsive built environment.
- Develop research, analytical and communication skills through your independent research or design project to solve complex problems at the forefront of digital construction.
- Present your project outcomes to a panel of experts, demonstrating your advanced research, analytical and communication skills.

Cost Of Studying At University of Brighton

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Digital Construction MSc at University of Brighton