Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling
Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling
BIM is a new paradigm in construction. Today, the industry uses 3D models as the basis of a building inception, design, construction management and facilities management. A strong knowledge of BIM gives you an edge in the construction industry, allowing you to have a direct impact on the quality of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
BIM is a new paradigm in construction. Today, the industry uses 3D models as the basis of a building inception, design, construction management and facilities management. A strong knowledge of BIM gives you an edge in the construction industry, allowing you to have a direct impact on the quality of our built environment.
A Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling is beneficial to anyone working in engineering, construction, quantity surveying, architecture, project management or associated industries.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
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.
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.
Course Structure
We offer postgraduate degrees designed to help you develop an understanding of your chosen subject area.
Career Pathways
Knowledge of Building Information Modelling opens up a range of careers within the construction industry.
Further Study
Further postgraduate study options include the Master of Building Information Modelling (also available online), Master of Urban Design and Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation.
REQUIREMENTS
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(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) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
