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Digital Innovation Built Asset Management MSc

London, Bloomsbury

This postgraduate degree offers a distinct educational experience for professionals looking to use cutting-edge digital techniques in the management of built assets. Our focus is wide, but targeted, and touches on many aspects of building better places and spaces, from design and construction through to facilities management, operation and maintenance. 

UK students International students
Study mode
UK tuition fees (2026/27)
£25,300
£12,650
Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
Overseas tuition fees (2026/27)
£42,700
£21,350
Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
Duration
1 calendar year
2 calendar years
5 calendar years
Programme starts
September 2026
Applications accepted
Applicants who require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 27 Mar 2026
Applications close at 5pm UK time

Applications open

Applicants who do not require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 28 Aug 2026
Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

The English language level for this course is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

The Digital Innovation Built Asset Management MSc explores cutting-edge solutions to address society's challenges through advanced digital technologies. Leveraging building information modelling (BIM), smart cities, big data, and the internet of things (IoT), this master’s degree bridges knowledge gaps and empowers you to manage built assets effectively, shaping a sustainable future. 

The curriculum covers the entire lifecycle of urban development, from initial design and construction to ongoing operation and maintenance. Developed in collaboration with leading organisations and experts in the built environment sector, this industry-led postgraduate course ensures you stay at the forefront of innovation. 

Embedded deeply within the industry, our research-led approach equips you with not only current best practices but also insights into future trends and technologies. This degree blends practical expertise with visionary thinking - preparing you to lead transformation across the built environment.

Who this course is for

The Digital Innovation Built Asset Management MSc is suitable for students from a range of built environment backgrounds, including facilities managers, asset managers, architects, designers, civil engineers and construction managers. The course will also be of interest to those with a more general management background.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

Real-world knowledge and skills: Gain a deeper understanding of how to use digital advances for real-world applications. 

Industry connections and collaboration: This MSc has been developed in collaboration with high-profile organisations and individuals from across the built environment sector. The process of creating the course was industry-led from the start, and our connections ensure it remains at the cutting edge. 

Career Support: Access a range of career services at UCL including networking events, career workshops, and internship opportunities. 

Study in London: Located in London, The Bartlett is at the heart of a large cluster of creative management, architecture and engineering firms, close to the UK's centres of government and finance, and has all the resources of a global city. You will benefit from exceptional networking opportunities - including access to alumni working in leading firms across London, many of whom give guest lectures and attend student networking events.

Top Ranked: For the third year in a row, The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment has been ranked #1 in the world for ‘Architecture and Built Environment’ (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025).  

World-leading research: By studying at The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, you will be joining a faculty where 91% of research conducted was deemed ‘World Leading’ and ‘Internationally Excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework. 

Find out more about the benefits of studying at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction. 

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

The foundation of your career

The course is forward-thinking, meaning the techniques learned will be relevant not just today, but in shaping our digital future. The skills learnt will be applicable to infrastructure owners and operators, companies involved in strategic and operational facilities and asset management, design consultants and academic researchers.

91.7% of Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Surveys 2017-22). 

Top industry sectors for Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction graduates in work are construction, built environment and property (34.9% of graduates); accountancy and financial services (24.4%); manufacturing (6.9%); IT, technology and telecommunications (5.1%); and consultancy (4.8%). 

Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction graduates are working in 43 countries around the world. 

Example employers: 

  • PwC 
  • EY 
  • Huawei Technologies 
  • Mott Macdonald Ltd 
  • Turner and Townsend plc 

Employability

Students will acquire the technical and professional skills essential for modern asset and facilities management. These include proficiency in Building Information Management (BIM), IoT integration, and data analytics for performance monitoring and decision-making. They will also develop expertise in life-cycle asset planning, sustainability-driven design, and the use of Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems as part of a Systems of Systems model. In addition, students will strengthen their capabilities in digital strategy development, project and change management, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance - ultimately preparing them to lead innovation across the built environment sector. 

Networking

The Digital Innovation Built Asset Management MSc and The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction actively support students and alumni in establishing their professional network, recognising the importance of networks in providing graduates with opportunities and support throughout their careers.  

As part of the course, the Institute of Digital Innovation in the Built Environment (IDBE) hosts research-led industry events, offering students direct access to a dynamic network of industry leaders and researchers. Through IDBE, students can participate in exclusive guest lectures and seminars that explore the latest developments in digital construction, smart infrastructure, and asset lifecycle management. These events, including guest lectures within the course, feature speakers from globally recognised firms and pioneering startups, providing insight into real-world challenges and innovations. By engaging with these sessions, students not only deepen their academic understanding but also build meaningful professional connections that support their career development in the rapidly evolving built environment sector. 

Teaching and learning

This Master’s course is delivered through a combination of formal and interactive lectures, workshops and talks from visiting speakers.

Assessment is through coursework, essays, group projects, presentations and the dissertation.

 

In Terms 1 and 2, full-time students can typically expect between 10 and 15 contact hours per teaching week through lectures, workshops and tutorials. In Term 3 students will be completing their own dissertation research, keeping regular contact with their dissertation supervisors.

Outside of lectures, full-time students will display a level of independent study (around 22-27 hours per week) by engaging with key topics and required readings in preparation for the discussions promoted in the course.

Modules

As a full-time student, you will start the Term 1 by looking at Building Information Modelling and Data Analysis as part of the asset management process. You will also look at how Space and Services Management fit into the overall facility and asset management systems.

In Term 2, you will examine some of the wider principles of asset and facility management as well as looking at how professionals operate in the digital world of collaborative practice. 

Your dissertation is the opportunity to explore an area of interest with a personal tutor in great depth to uncover new information through the research process.

As a part-time student, you will study four taught modules per year over two years, ending with the dissertation in the final term of your second year. The modules studied will be the same as those for full-time students, and you will study alongside them at each stage.

As a modular/flexible student, you have a maximum of five years to complete all 8 taught modules and the research dissertation. You will study each module alongside full and part-time students.

Compulsory modules











Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Digital Innovation Built Asset Management.

Accessibility

The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you're unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.

Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time Part-time
Tuition fees (2026/27) £25,300 £12,650
Tuition fees (2026/27) £42,700 £21,350

Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.

Postgraduate Taught students benefit from a cohort guarantee, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Where the course is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.

Additional costs

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of UK, a fee deposit will be charged at 2.5% of the first year fee.

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of Overseas, a fee deposit will be charged at 10% of the first year fee.

For modular/flexible offer holders with a fee status classification of UK, a £350 deposit will be charged.

For modular/flexible offer holders with a fee status classification of Overseas, a £500 deposit will be charged.

Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.

Students are expected to bring their own laptop. Approximately £500-£1,500.

For in-person teaching, UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2025. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.

Funding your studies

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Any additional funding available from The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment Faculty Office are advertised on the respective websites.

In our faculty, The Bartlett Promise Scholarship aims to enable students from backgrounds underrepresented in the built environment to pursue master's studies. Please see the UK Master's scholarship and Sub-Saharan Africa Master's scholarship pages for more information on eligibility criteria, selection process and FAQs.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

See all the ways you can fund your studies

UCL East London Scholarship

CLOSED FOR 25/26 ENTRY
Value: Tuition fees plus £16,000 stipend ()
Criteria Based on financial need
Eligibility: UK

Next steps

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

There is an application processing fee for this course of £90 for online applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

  • why you want to study Digital Innovation in Built Asset Management at graduate level
  • why you want to study Digital Innovation in Built Asset Management at UCL
  • what particularly attracts you to the course
  • how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging course
  • where you would like to go professionally with your degree.

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this course match what the course will deliver.

We would also like you to answer the following questions:

What do you consider to be one of your key strengths that is relevant to the MSc in Digital Innovation in Built Asset Environment? (up to 300 words). 

Tell us about an experience that helped you develop this strength in the past and why and how the MSc in Digital Innovation in Built Asset Management will help you develop it in the future (up to 300 words).

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate courses (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2026-2027

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