Construction Management with BIM MSc
Coventry, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Developed in collaboration with industry, this course aims to help you to progress your career in construction management and improve your skills in project delivery, leadership, decision-making, strategic thinking and communication.
Course Overview
Currently accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and studied on campus, this industry-focused course is designed to have a wide appeal – for architects, engineers, surveyors, construction managers, facilities managers, legal practitioners, or any construction professional seeking a management career in the industry.
- The course is continually updated each year to ensure it stays current with the latest industry innovations and technologies with the latest additions including Building Information Modelling, cloud-based project sharing within Common Data Environments, digital clash detection on virtual BIM models, energy analysis simulations and information workflows in a digitised industry.
- By studying theory/management practices and examining real-life case studies, you will be taught how to manage complex construction projects from the initial planning stages, analyse corporate problems and present appropriate solutions from implementation and completion, manage project teams, procurement, finance, risk and health and safety.
- The course examines how the built and natural environments interact, ever conscious of the need for sustainable construction, together with the environmental principles and legislation applied to the construction industry.
- You will be encouraged to engage in topical discussions about a wide range of issues, from sustainability demands in construction to environmental and economic considerations in shaping construction trends.
- You will have the option to apply for a 'work placement' opportunity, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.
Why you should study this course
As public and private investment in the built environment continues to grow, so too does the need for specialist skills and expertise, not only to contend with increasingly complex construction projects but also to take into account complicated regulations, technological advancements and environmental concerns.
- Coventry University currently has excellent links with potential employers, many of whom, like Warwickshire City Council, provide direct input into current course development as members of our Building Advisory Board.
- We currently have a strong portfolio of modern, industry-related research and expertise in engineering, construction, and sustainable development, ranging from project management to supply chain management. We are home to both the Simulation Centre, which allows the use of virtual reality simulation training for construction students attending this course, and the Centre for the Built and Natural Environment, which seeks to deliver solutions to close the design versus as-built performance gap found in the built environment.
- You can benefit from access to facilities within our Engineering and Computing building and Beatrice Shilling building, which features material and manufacturing laboratories, as well as our High-Performance Engineering Centre where you will have access to industry-standard equipment and software, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, AutoCAD and Revit.
Modules:
- Project and System Management
- Financial and Asset Management
- Building Information Modelling Foundation
- Building Information Modelling and Sustainability Practice
- Integrated Project (Construction)
- Organisational Theory and Behaviour
- Contract Management Practice and Law
- Contemporary Issues and Research Methodology
- Research Project
- Leading Diverse Workforces
With work placement pathway
The ‘With work placement’ opportunity enables you to apply in semester 1 for an optional work placement of up to 12 months, extending the duration of your master’s to 24 months. The placement provides an opportunity for you to develop expertise and experience in your chosen field with the aim of enhancing your employability upon graduation. The work placement would take place in semesters 3, 4 and 5.
Please note that the optional placement modules incur an additional tuition fee of £4,000. Placement opportunities may also be subject to additional costs, visa requirements being met, subject to availability and/or competitive application. Work placements are not guaranteed but you will benefit from the support of the Talent Team in trying to find and secure an opportunity.
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Where our graduates work
Many of our successful graduates have gone on to work in project management, construction management, Building Information Modelling (BIM), architectural and engineering design management, and construction site management. Recent roles have included a programme manager at Warwickshire City Council and a BIM Manager at Coventry University Estates Department.