MSc Building Information Modelling and Digital Transformation BIM-DT

at University of Liverpool

Compulsory modules

• BIM Implementation in Collaborative Environments 
• BIM Theory, Practice and Tools 
• Interoperability and Design Coordination With BIM 
• Research Methodology 
   

Optional modules

• BIM-enabled Sustainability 
• Innovative Technologies and Methods in Construction 
• Parametric Design and Digital Fabrication 1 
• Parametric Design and Digital Fabrication 2 
• Thesis : Dissertation 
• Thesis: Research By Design 
• Virtual Environments for Architecture 
   

You will take three modules in each semester, followed by EITHER ARCH721 or ARCH722 (thesis) over the summer.

Your first degree should be a 2:1 or above in Architecture; Landscape Architecture; Interior Design; Civil/Structural Engineering; Urban Design; Building; Computing; Project Management; Construction Management; Quantity Surveying; Architectural Engineering; Architectural Technology; Design Management; Building Surveying or Facility/Asset Management. Substantial relevant professional experience will also be considered. 
 

English language qualifications

All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language, and are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University include: GCSE English; GCE O level English; AS Level English; A Level English Language; IELTS; TOEFL; Cambridge Proficiency etc. 
 

If you meet the academic requirements of the course but do not have the required level of English Language, it is possible for you to come and study at the University on one of our Pre-sessional EAP programmes.  Please see the English Language Centre website for further information about these programmes;
 

• IELTS    6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
• TOEFL iBT    88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 17, Reading 17, Speaking 19.
• International Baccalaureate    Standard Level 5
• Hong Kong use of English AS level    C
• INDIA Standard XII    70% or above from Central and Metro State Boards
• WAEC    C4-6
   

Please be advised that TOEFL is no longer classified by UK Visas and Immigration as a Secure English Language Test (SELT). However, at the current time the university is continuing to accept TOEFL, at the required level, for entry on to Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic programmes. 

Tuition fees (Home)
 

• The University's tuition fees are normally fixed at yearly intervals and follow Government guidelines on minimum levels. The normal tuition fee for Home (UK) postgraduate taught students per year (for the academic year 2022/23, unless otherwise specified) are stated below.  Please note that part-time fees are charged at 50% of the full-time fee shown below per year (unless otherwise specified). 
• In addition to your tuition fees, you may incur other costs in relation to your studies such as photocopying in the library, buying textbooks and specialist equipment or going on field classes. See our study costs page for full details.
   

Fee for this course    Year 1: £9,650

International students
 

• International students are required to pay the full costs of their tuition in the UK with each university setting its own international fees. 
• The University of Liverpool's fees represent excellent value for money for a Russell Group University. The normal tuition fee for full-time international postgraduate taught students per year (for the academic year 2022/23, unless otherwise specified) will be as follows:
   

International fee for this course    Year 1: £20,300

Students who successfully complete a Higher Degree go on to interesting and rewarding careers in architecture, the wider construction industry, management, higher education, the arts and conservation and many other specialisms to be found in the arts, architecture and the built environment.

BIM is a rapidly growing area, not only in UK but globally. This programme also offers an excellent grounding for those looking to continue studies to PhD level, or interested in an academic career.