Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (BIM)

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QUALIFICATION

Graduate Diploma (Level 7, 120 credits)

Duration

1 year full-time (part-time over 2 years)

Location

City Campus (Madras Street), Christchurch

Fees

NZD $26,572 per year (2026 indicative; confirm current fee)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall (no band lower than 5.5)

Next Intake

February

Programme Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (BIM) at Ara Institute of Canterbury is a one-year Level 7 qualification for graduates in construction, engineering or architecture who want to specialise in digital building design and coordination.

It builds on the four foundation courses of Ara's Graduate Certificate in BIM and finishes with an applied BIM project negotiated with industry.

What You'll Study

Ara's BIM courses include the following. Ask our team for the current course list.

BIM Systems and Technologies
BIM 3D Documentation and Collaboration
BIM MEP Integration
BIM 4D and 5D Coordination
BIM 6D Operation Maintenance and Visualisation
An industry-negotiated applied BIM project

Why Choose This Programme?

A specialist skill: adds BIM to a construction, engineering or architecture degree in one year.
Industry project: finishes with an applied BIM project negotiated with industry.
Clear roles: prepares you for BIM lead, BIM specialist and BIM/CAD designer roles.

Ready to apply? Book a free consultation, read our study in New Zealand guide or browse all courses.

Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
BIM lead	Lead BIM delivery on building projects.
BIM specialist	Coordinate and manage building information models.
BIM/CAD engineer or designer	Produce and maintain digital design documentation.

Entry Requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree in a construction-related field (for example BCon, BEng, BEngTech, BArch) or equivalent, or Ara's Graduate Certificate in BIM. Alternative entry is available for equivalent skills.
English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with no band lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
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