Course Summary
The key special feature of this course refers to its structure as an integrated Digital Construction and Data Science course, enabling you to obtain advanced knowledge and analysis skills.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
To apply to our postgraduate taught programmes, you must meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements and any course-specific requirements.
Entry Requirements
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or other Built Environment related subject. Previous computer programming skills are not essential requirement. Applicants from other relevant backgrounds (e.g. Data Science and Computer Game) can be considered. Applicants must also provide evidence of English Qualification to the level that meets the University requirements.
Application Details
Your Application
Application is through the University's online application system (see "Application Weblink").
Start Date: September 2024
Fees
Application is through the University's online application system (see "Application Weblink" below).
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
The area of Digital Construction and BIM is expanding in the market and new posts have been created recently in the industry (e.g. BIM manager, Information manager) which need special skills that the course will help learners to develop. These special skills become also essential for career progression. In addition to the construction related knowledge and skills obtained by studying this course, the Data Science knowledge and skills will reinforce the graduates’ abilities and capabilities; hence support their employability in relation to Information Management roles that become more mainstream in the industry. The course offers a unique opportunity for all Built Environment related graduates to study at Masters level and to develop skills applicable to their employment locally or internationally. The course strategy is designed to provide a balance between theory and practice with hands-on approach on solving real industry problems in collaboration with industry partners. This strategy will provide graduates with key critical thinking and analysis skills that are transferrable and applicable across a wide range of industry sectors. Graduates will be also equipped with the essential skills to pursue a PhD route on graduation if they wish to.