PGCert Advanced Construction Technologies & BIM at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A multidisciplinary programme developing the knowledge, practical and personal skills needed to work in the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) industry, with research skills related to AEC fields. It gives practitioners a theoretical base to appraise current and future strategies in advanced construction technologies and building information modelling.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Duration: 8 months full-time; 12 months part-time (part-time September start only) | Intake: January and September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught modules and a group project in the first two semesters, with MSc students completing a dissertation project in a third semester. Modules cover advanced construction technologies, digital construction and BIM, sustainability, facilities management, construction management and project management. Field trips visit large construction sites.

Career pathways

Graduates can work across design, construction and operation of buildings in the architecture/engineering/construction industry, including advanced roles in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital construction. Sustainability is a key theme, relevant to related qualifications that integrate sustainability and digital construction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second-class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or Quantity Surveying. Other relevant professional qualifications in a discipline related to the built environment and/or professional experience are also considered. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (University of Strathclyde standard postgraduate requirement; other recognised tests such as TOEFL and PTE accepted).

Intake: January and September

Duration: 8 months full-time; 12 months part-time (part-time September start only)

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