Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (Online)
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Admission requirements
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Admission Requirements
(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.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
Building Information Modelling 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 architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries, allowing you to have a direct impact on the quality of our built environment.
Our Graduate Diploma in BIM (12 weeks full-time) is a flexible online course that fits around your work and home commitments, letting you study at your own pace, revisit lessons anytime, and gain industry-relevant skills to advance your career. The course positions you as a valuable contributor in BIM-driven projects, bridging the gap between technical execution and project strategy. With targeted knowledge, you'll gain the tools to elevate in your current role or pivot to new opportunities, driving efficiency and innovation in the built environment.
Take the next step in your career and enrol today.
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Online
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Postgraduate
- 25360
- This course is not available to international student visa holders
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.
Course Structure
We offer postgraduate degrees designed to help you develop an understanding of your chosen subject area.
Flexibility
Excellent resources
You’ll have access to web-based resources including:
- Cloud-based workstations for easy online access to all software requirements
- Access to virtual reality creation tools
- Work with drone photography site image sets
- Interactive online teaching and tutorial videos and resources
- Online helpdesk for prompt assistance
Our other BIM courses
Looking for a more in-depth course? Explore our Master of Building Information Modelling (Online) (1 year full-time).
Looking to study on campus? Explore the Master of Building Information Modelling, and Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling. These courses are designed for students who can attend classes at a set time (on campus or online) and prefer learning through a combination of recorded lectures and live classes.