Highlights
Tuition fee
2400 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
2400 EUR / year
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Duration
30 months
Duration
30 months
Apply date
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Start date
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Campus location
Galway, Ireland
Campus location
Galway, Ireland
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master of Science in Building Information Modelling and Digital Leadership at the Atlantic Technological University is a programme that will directly respond to a significant gap in national and international educational provision related to digital leadership across the built environment value chain.

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Overview

The Building Information Modelling and Digital Leadership programme at the  Atlantic Technological University will provide a flexible, multidisciplinary, and industry-focused programme that will empower graduates to lead the transition towards a collaborative digitalised built environment.

This course uses a work-based research learning practice. Each student will gain a broader knowledge, both National and International, on forward thinking strategies which can be applied to their interests and situation. Students will use Model based Analytical tools and Process analysis tools to improve their Organisation understanding of potential of BIM.The expectation is that each student will become a BIM Leader within their organisation and have a clear set of skills to strategically develop BIM in their Organisation or Practice.

Career:

Graduate careers typically include roles such as Digital Application Specialist, BIM Implementation Manager, Organisational Digital Strategist, Virtual Construction Manager, and BIM Manager.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Leadership
  • Visual Programming for Digital Construction
  • Building Information Modelling for Sustainability
  • Build Digital Thesis
  • Build Digital Applied Work-Based Research Project

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May
  • Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
105
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
OR
4
PTE Academic
55
OTE
125
IELTS
6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

  • Galway, Ireland

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
105
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
OR
4
PTE Academic
55
OTE
125
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Candidates must hold a cognate level 8 Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent e.g., Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, Architecture, Construction Economics and Surveying, Building Information Modelling, or other similar degrees, which provide students with knowledge of BIM as a technology and a process.
  • Candidates who do not meet the H2.2 performance standard in a level 8 award will be required to pass a qualifying assignment at a H2.2 performance standards, as established by the Programme Board for the programme in question and as approved by the Registrar. GMIT is committed to the principles of transparency, equity, and fairness in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2400 EUR / year
    ≈ 2400 EUR / year

Living costs

Galway

Ireland
800 - 1100 EUR / month

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Building Information Modelling and Digital Leadership.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
4000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
ATU Global Merit Entry Scholarship
Merit-based

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Atlantic Technological University
Sligo, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
ATU Global Entry Scholarship
Merit-based

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Atlantic Technological University
Sligo, Ireland
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
12 Mar 2027
Government Of Ireland Scholarships

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Government Of Ireland
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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