Postgraduate
Master of Building Information Modelling
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Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below
Admission Requirements
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation;
and
(d) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Building Information Modelling.
OR
(2)(a) a UWA graduate diploma which articulates with this course;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
School of Design Postgrad Information Session
Join us for an Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and BIM postgraduate information session from 1:00pm-2:00pm on Thursday 2 May, to find out more about furthering your professional career.
Hear from the Head of School, alumni and academics from the School of Design about how we can help you prepare for a career in this dynamic industry.
This course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Visit our fee calculator for CSP rates and an estimate on your course fees.
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Online
- Semester 1
- 6-8 contact hours a week, plus additional personal study.
- Postgraduate
- 25540
- 094494F
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Flexibility
We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.
Why UWA for BIM?
UWA's teaching staff are industry leaders working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects both locally and internationally. Our face-to-face and online teaching resources allow you to navigate through the course in a manner that suits your work, personal and family commitments.
Course accreditation
Our graduate Kevin Lieu
“As a Project Controls Engineer, the UWA Master of Building Information Modelling course provided me with the skills and knowledge to grow my professional development in order to drive the construction and engineering industry forward. The course exposed me to all aspects of industry design. Mentoring by engineering professionals, coupled with hands-on practical experience, made the experience incredibly rewarding.”
Excellent resources
You’ll have access to well-equipped facilities and web-based resources including:
- Studio spaces
- Cloud-based workstations for easy online access to all software requirements
- Virtual reality lab for a genuine immersive BIM experience
- Drone classes to create existing conditions models and surveying techniques
- Interactive online teaching and tutorial videos and resources
- Online helpdesk for prompt assistance
- Digital fabrication equipment such as plastic extrusion 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines
- Multiple computer labs with 24-hour access Multimedia production facilities.
Our other BIM courses
We offer a suite of Building Information Modelling courses to suit your needs.
Master of Building Information Modelling is designed for students who:
- Can regularly attend class at a set time, either face-to-face or online
- Prefer learning from a combination of recorded lectures and live classes.
Master of Building Information Modelling (Online) is designed for students who:
- Are unable to, or do not wish to regularly attend class, and would like to work through the pre-recorded course material at their own pace
- Live in a time zone where the class times are unworkable, do shift work, or just prefer the flexibility and self-study aspects.
Looking for a shorter course? Consider the Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (Online).
Why study postgrad?
