Building Information Modelling - Galway
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an innovative new approach to building design, construction, and management.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time. Blended learning.
Study Hours
Students are expected to partake in 4 hours on-campus online workshops per week in addition to 4 hours independent learning per week.
On-Campus Attendance
Students are required to attend 6 on-campus workshops per semester (every second week). This blended learning programme consists of 75% online and 25% face-to-face delivery.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.
Entry Requirements
To qualify for entry to this programme an applicant must hold a relevant Level 7 qualification or equivalent in a cognate area within the construction and built environment industry. Applications will also be accepted from mature applicants who have worked at an appropriate level within the construction industry and who may gain entry by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Further information
Start Date January 2026
Total Fees EU: €4000
DASBE fee: €1500. These programmes have been developed with support from the HCI 3 funded DASBE project (see dasbe.ie). The DASBE funding support will be reviewed annually and will run until 2025.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
30% funding is available from the Construction IT Alliance (CitA). ATU Galway has 20 funded places available for this course. This is available for companies and sole traders who are CitA members (if they are not already members anyone can join for a fee of €50). https://www.cita.ie/cita-skillnet/college-funding/
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an innovative new approach to building design, construction, and management.
BIM has changed the way industry professionals worldwide think about how technology can be applied to building design, construction, and management. BIM also supports the continuous and immediate availability of project design, scope, schedule, and cost information that is high quality, reliable, integrated, and fully coordinated.
This programme is designed as a direct response to the skill and competency needs of the construction industry. The Higher Diploma in Engineering in BIM programme has completed a pilot phase with construction industry partners and is now being offered as a full-time programme in ATU. The delivery of the programme is designed to allow participants to stay in the work-place while completing this two-year post-graduate award.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is suitable for all upskilling eligible candidates in the architecture, engineering and construction industries.
Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective
1 Building Information Modelling Virtual Modelling Fundamentals (Core) 10 Mandatory
2 Building Information Modelling Architecture 10 Elective
2 Building Information Modelling- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) 10 Elective
2 Building Information Modelling Structure 10 Elective
2 Building Information Modelling Infrastructure 10 Elective
2 Building Information Modelling Contractors 10 Elective
2 Sustainable Building and Energy Simulation 10 Elective
Year Building Information Modelling Collaboration 20 Mandatory
Year Building Information Modelling Research Project 20 Mandatory
This programme is 100% continuous assessment.
Course Contacts
Admissions: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie
Student Advisor: Eileen O’Hara: eileen.ohara@atu.ie