MSc Spatial Planning and Real Estate Development
Heriot-Watt University
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MSc Spatial Planning and Real Estate Development will provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to work as a development surveyor or planner. It has been designed to align your skills to the educational requirements of the industry’s professional bodies and upon completion, you will be able to work either in the public or private sectors, advising on the complexities of property development to occupiers, investors, developers, and planning authorities. During the master’s ...Read more

MSc Spatial Planning and Real Estate Development will provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to work as a development surveyor or planner. It has been designed to align your skills to the educational requirements of the industry’s professional bodies and upon completion, you will be able to work either in the public or private sectors, advising on the complexities of property development to occupiers, investors, developers, and planning authorities. During the master’s programme, you’ll build a deep understanding of the complex interactions and uncertainties of the development process, and learn the essential components of economics, valuation, planning, law, and regeneration and sustainability principles. You’ll develop an appreciation of the skills and tasks inherent in development projects, including community participation, satisfying the statutory planning considerations, undertaking the necessary financial appraisals, and achieving funding to make it happen.

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33/279
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Jagriti
22 Dec 25

My best experience is you build the confidence in your lecture room with weekly presentations and worst is the walk to class feels quite long..Read more

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Lucy
28 Jan 25

Great opportunities to gain industry relevant experience through resources provided. Opportunities to meet with industry professionals and facilities are accessible. Lovely campus..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum of honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in any academic subject provided that it includes evidence of essay writing and a statement of purpose showing interest in Spatial Planning & Real Estate Development.

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£10,864 per year

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£20,456 per year

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£20,456 per year

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Living on campus cost (monthly) from £865 to £1,100

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Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

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