Building Information Modelling & Digital Leadership - Galway
This programme directly responds to a significant gap in national and international educational provision related to digital leadership across the built environment value chain. The programme will provide a flexible, multidisciplinary and industry-focused programme that will empower graduates to lead the transition towards a collaborative, digitalised built environment.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2.5 years part-time. Blended learning.
Study Hours
Lectures typically are four hours a week with 6 additional self directed learning hours
On-Campus Attendance
Attendance is required for some modules that required access to a PC, this could involve attendance for initial set up.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold a cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent e.g. Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, Architecture, Construction Economics and Surveying, Building Information Modelling, or other similar degrees, which provide students with knowledge of BIM as a technology and a process. Candidates who do not meet the H2.2 performance standard in a Level 8 award will be required to pass a qualifying assignment at a H2.2 performance standards, as established by the Programme Board for the programme in question and as approved by the Registrar.
Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Pathways
Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.
Further information
Total Fees: €6000. DASBE students pay €2250.
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
This programme directly responds to a significant gap in national and international educational provision related to digital leadership across the built environment value chain. The programme will provide a flexible, multidisciplinary and industry-focused programme that will empower graduates to lead the transition towards a collaborative, digitalised built environment.
Who should apply?
This programme is designed for working professional with a Level 8 degree, who wish to develop new skills in leadership in the BIM environment and want to effect change in their organisation.
Postgraduate Certificate:
Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Leadership
Visual Programming for Digital Construction
Building Information Modelling for Sustainability
Postgraduate Diploma:
Build Digital Applied Work-Based
Research Project
Master of Science:
Build Digital Thesis
This programme is based on project-based work and continuous assessment. There are no final exams.
Course Contacts
Admissions: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie
Student Advisor: Eileen O’Hara: eileen.ohara@atu.ie