Construction Management with BIM MSc

Postgraduate

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Gain the knowledge and skills to enter the world of construction management and building information modelling (BIM) with confidence in your ability to face current and future challenges. 

Year of entry

2024-25 2025-26

Location

Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
With Professional Placement

Duration

1 year full-time
Up to 2 years full-time with professional placement

Course code

EEST030

Start date

September 2025
November 2025
January 2026
March 2026
May 2026
June 2026

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Course overview

The demand for construction professionals is growing, with an increasing need for expertise in both the technical aspects and the environmental impact of the built environment.

As populations rise, there is a need for more buildings, but with a heightened awareness of resource limitations. Modern construction managers must prioritise sustainability, conservation, ethical responsibility and the integration of innovative technologies to meet these challenges effectively.

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.

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Ranked 8th for Overall Satisfaction in PTES

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Why you should study this course

This course fosters the innovation and creativity required to tackle the complex challenges in the construction industry.
Key focus areas include BIM, collaboration, technology, innovation, contracts, legislation, sustainability, finance and quality.
You'll explore the UK and global construction sectors, gaining skills to analyse, solve, and provide guidance on advanced technical and managerial issues in construction management.
Gain practical experience and boost your CV with an additional professional placement. See the modules for more details.

What you'll study

Develop a broad range of industry critical skills, with a strong emphasis on digital transformation in construction.

Key modules cover digital modelling and innovation while highlighting the collaborative nature of the industry and the use of digital tools to enhance productivity and efficiency. Communication and people skills remain a central focus, given their critical importance in helping you thrive in this evolving sector and society.

Modules

Building Information Modelling Foundation and Practice - 30 credits

This module aims to equip you with the skills to improve project delivery using BIM. It covers interdisciplinary teamwork, collaborative design, and managing information flows. You should acquire new skills that enhance your ability to plan and collaborate across the project lifecycle to achieve efficient, sustainable outcomes.

You will undertake several technical activities to demonstrate BIM and digital collaboration as individuals and as part of a collaborative group completing a scenario-based simulation project. Through hands-on activities and scenario-based projects, you will develop expertise in BIM standards, policies and client interactions, preparing you for leadership roles in the evolving, technology-driven construction industry.

Compulsory

Project Management Principles - 30 credits

Deepen your understanding of the relationships among organisational structures, financial principles and construction contracts. Consider the correlation between organisational structures and social networks in construction companies, applying organisational theory and behaviour to manage people effectively.

Key topics include HR management, motivation, leadership, strategic planning, financial analysis for business performance, decision-making and asset management. The module also covers the selection and interpretation of construction contracts, focusing on legal frameworks, stakeholder roles, and procurement strategies. Explore client and project factors influencing contract strategy and procurement to identify risks and solutions.

Compulsory

Strategic Management and Stakeholder Integration – 30 credits

Enhance your project management expertise within the fast-paced and evolving construction sector. This module provides an in-depth exploration of project processes, combining critical thinking with practical application.

You will master key areas such as scope, time, cost, quality, risk management, and soft systems methodology, equipping you with the skills to navigate real-world construction scenarios effectively. The module enhances your technical capabilities and fosters a comprehensive understanding of project dynamics, preparing you to lead and deliver successful outcomes in this complex field.

Compulsory

Construction Innovation, Digitalisation and Sustainability - 30 credits

Gain essential skills and knowledge in innovative technologies and sustainability within the construction industry. Explore the latest technological advancements, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance project costing, delivery and safety.

The module highlights the importance of reducing carbon emissions so you can implement these innovations in your future career. You will also gain digital fluency skills relevant to the industry, preparing you to navigate an increasingly technology-driven construction landscape.

Compulsory

Master’s with professional placement

If you successfully secure a placement in industry within your first semester, this master’s with professional placement option allows you to extend your 12-month master’s course up to an additional year to complete the placement before starting your final 60-credit module.

Gain valuable industry insights and skills as you apply your academic knowledge and skills to a professional placement.
The placement must be sourced and secured by you during your first semester. Our careers and employability team are available to support you with the sourcing process.
Start your professional placement after completing the first 120 credits of your course.
The professional placement will be integrated into your course learning and outcomes. This will take the form of a reflective diary demonstrating your learning and engagement with the placement experience.
The professional placement option is subject to additional fees, living costs, visa requirements, availability, competitive application and university approval of the placement.²

For full terms and conditions please visit the extended master’s landing page.

Optional

Research Project – 60 credits

Develop your research and investigative skills by designing and conducting an independent research project in a technical area of your discipline, with guidance from an academic staff member experienced in the field. This module will help you strengthen your ability to identify problems, review relevant literature and design research methods. You will also learn how to manage and evaluate research within industrial, commercial or academic settings.

Throughout the project, you will gain experience in research design, data collection, analysis and report writing. You will have access to specialist labs to support your research and build your technical and research skills.

You will be supported by a member of academic staff who has technical expertise in study and can guide you to successful completion.

You should develop your communication skills and your knowledge of issues related to ethics, health, safety, security and risk.

Compulsory

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.

How you'll learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:

lectures
seminars
tutorials
presentations
group projects
workshops
practical live scenario-based simulation.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average you will have between 8 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional sessions including time with a Success Coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Prefer to study 100% online? Click here to view our 100% online course.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include:

reports
essays
practical coursework
assignments
vivas
presentations
portfolios.

The Coventry University assessment strategy aims to ensure that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a related discipline.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

Typical entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a related discipline.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

Fees and funding

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	£11,200 £1,500 professional placement fee (if placement secured)	Not available
EU	£11,200 per year with EU Support Bursary £1,500 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year with EU Support Bursary £18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary £1,800 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year without EU Support Bursary	Not available
International	£18,600 £1,800 professional placement fee (if placement secured)	Not available

For advice and guidance on tuition fees³and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the university's Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.

If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.

Facilities

The Simulation Centre

The Simulation Centre is an interactive people training and development centre. It combines bespoke programmes with innovative technology to help students across a range of courses train and develop their skills to new levels;

Our interactive Learning Curve screen and real-life scenarios use specially designed interactive programmes to improve skills and help develop new ways of working designed to prepare you to enter a highly collaborative industry.

Technology and software

Tools such as BIM, drones, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) enable you to visualise complex projects, simulate real-world scenarios, and collaborate seamlessly with peers and professionals. These technologies not only bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application but also prepare you for the evolving demands of the construction industry. By integrating digital tools into this course, you should develop the skills and knowledge to lead in a digital-first world.

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The Library

You will benefit from our support designed to help you succeed and our industry-relevant teaching and resources. These include our modern library and computing facilities, dedicated careers advice and Your Students’ Union.

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Jaguar Centre

The Jaguar Centre has been specifically designed to provide facilities and services to support our postgraduate students including social spaces, computer suites and separate areas for small group study.

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The Hub

The Hub is the centre of student campus life. It's also home to the Health and Wellbeing Centre, the Spirituality and Faith Centre, the Tank Studio, Student Success Coaches and the Enterprise Hub.

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and opportunities

Students successfully completing this degree can develop and progress careers in the industry as construction managers, BIM coordinators, BIM managers, BIM technicians, construction digital and innovation leads, site managers and asset/facility managers.  

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

demonstrate understanding of building technology, design, and performance principles, including Building Information Modelling (BIM) across the building lifecycle.
critically analyse the multi-disciplinary nature of the construction process including collaboration and Building Information Modelling.
inspect and operate relevant IT platforms for the efficient completion of construction tasks.
demonstrate ethical responsibility and evaluate professionalism in construction management.
evaluate risks, create a safe work environment, and manage risks related to legal compliance, health and safety, and personal accountability.
analyse, solve and advise on construction management problems of an advanced technical, quality assurance and managerial nature, with sound judgement.
appraise and advise on current construction issues, including ethics, regulations, legal matters, sustainability, innovation and global perspectives.
carry out independent in-depth research investigations of a specialised topic, applying appropriate ethical research methodologies. Produce professional reports in accordance with published conventions and/or client expectations.
critically analyse and compare fundamental construction management knowledge gained from academic studies with practical experiences in the workplace environment.

Where our graduates work

Successful graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies including:

CU (estates)
Turner & Townsend
Severn Trent  
Balfour Beatty  
Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company.

How to apply

UK students

To apply to study for a postgraduate course at Coventry University, you can apply online. Please read the entry criteria page before applying.

Full-time applications

For further support or more information about your course get in touch with us today.

+44 (0)24 7765 2222

ukadmissions@coventry.ac.uk

Complete our contact form.

International students

Full-time international students should apply directly to the university. Please read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

How to apply

For further support for international applicants applying for postgraduate degrees view our International hub.

You can also download our international mini guide for an overview of study options and why you should study with us.

Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance.

+44 (0)24 7765 2152

applications.io@coventry.ac.uk

Complete our contact form.

Disclaimers

Coventry University together with Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

¹Accreditations

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand any visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

⁴Facilities

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the current 2024/2025 contract is available on the website for information purposes however the 2025/2026 contract will apply for the 2025/2026 intake. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.