Building Information Modelling & Management - Cork
This programme will enable architects, designers and design/project/construction/facility managers to specialise in the use of BIM and the implementation of integrated design and delivery.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year, part-time.
Course Delivery
This is a part-time course that will be delivered two evenings and one afternoon per week.
Timetable Information:
Semester 1 (Sep-Dec)
Monday 6-10pm - Collaborative BIM (10 ECTS)
Wednesday 6-9pm - BIM Theory & Practice (5 ECTS)
Friday 2-6pm Collaborative BIM (10 ECTS)
Semester 2 (Jan-May)
Tuesday 6-10pm - Design Thinking for BIM (5 ECTS)
Friday 2-6pm - Digital Design & Construction (10 ECTS
Semester 3 (June-Aug)
AEC Industry Placement (15 ECTS)
Note: Students will also undertake a research project during semesters 1 and 2. Students will meet weekly with their supervisors for approximately 30 minutes at a time that is convenient for them.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of a Level 7 architectural technology or engineering or construction related qualification. Equivalent recognition may be given through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on an individual case-by-case basis to candidates who have not achieved this academic standard but who can demonstrate significant relevant professional experience in a Built Environment discipline.
What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to. Go to https://www.mtu.ie/admissions/undergraduate/recognition-of-prior-learning/
Further information
Start Date: 7th September 2026.
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
€6,800.
Please note:
• Applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €800 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.
• You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.
• Course fees may be subject to an annual increase.
Application Deadline: 31st August 2026.
To apply online, go to "Application Weblink" above.
Overview
The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is moving towards a situation where BIM is becoming an essential requirement internationally, thereby, creating a clear need for professionals with appropriate process and technology skills.
This programme will enable architects, designers and design/project/construction/facility managers to specialise in the use of BIM and the implementation of integrated design and delivery. Upon completion, graduates will have developed skills and knowledge in a highly advanced specialism and the expertise gained is at the forefront of industry requirements. The technical and reflective skills gained will be of immediate advantage to employers in construction, engineering and design roles across the built environment.
Graduates of the programme will target employment across the Architectural, Engineering and Construction sector where there is an on-going national demand for skilled personnel at different levels and most specifically in the following sectors:
• Leveraging ICT advancements within the sector, in particular, Building Information Modelling (BIM);
• Lean design and construction process improvement techniques.
Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Information Modelling and Management (Level 8, 60 ECTS credits on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Modules:
Semester 1 (Sep – Dec)
Collaborative BIM (10 ECTS)
BIM Theory & Practice (5 ECTS)
BIM Project – Research Phase (5 ECTS)
Semester 2 (Jan – May)
Digital Design & Construction (10 ECTS)
Design Thinking for BIM (5 ECTS)
BIM Project Implementation Phase (10 ECTS)
Semester 3 (June – Sep)
AEC Industry Placement (15 ECTS)
Seán Carroll
Email: sean.carroll@mtu.ie