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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
Sep 2026
4 Year
Knowledge of real estate is relevant to the properties we live in, work in and spend our leisure time in. If you're interested in becoming a real estate professional or chartered surveyor, this course is ideal.Centred around the property life cycle, you'll study valuation, law, estate agency and asset management, as well as economics, planning and development, business management and accounting principles. Your studies will reflect the need for responsibly managed and sustainable environments.Through connections and close links to industry professionals and firms, this course ensures you can hit the ground running when you start a work placement or graduate job.
This module gives you the opportunity to develop a knowledge of building design, construction methods, building performance, pathology and remedial mechanisms across a range of asset types and comparing traditional and non-traditional buildings. At the same time, you will build your understanding of the social, economic and environmental consequences of building construction, from the perspective of sustainability, environmental impact, and legal and regulatory compliance. You will develop a systematic approach to real estate inspection and measurement, learning how regulatory and professional standards impact practitioners' work.
This module will develop your knowledge of current planning legislation and policies in a practice-related context, offering a contextual awareness of existing, new and emerging planning policy and developing trends. Land, property and planning are closely linked, therefore the module enables you to gain a practical understanding of the development process from the developers' viewpoint, which is essential to facilitate development effectively.
This introductory module provides you with a thorough grounding in both the basics of organisational management and the legal context in which real estate operates. Lectures introduce the principles of English Legal System, Land, Tort and Contract Law, and the basics of Landlord and Tenant Law. The module also explores the nature of business and other organisational structures, such as charities and professional bodies, and introduces you to basic accounting principles.
This module provides you with a foundational understanding of economic theory, investment principles and the functioning of main institutions in the real estate market. The role of the valuer and valuation approaches and methods will be introduced, so you can understand the main purposes and bases of value used in the valuation profession. You will be also be taught to construct and apply valuation and financial formulae in the context of real estate valuations and appraisals. The module is taught by a series of lectures, seminars and IT workshops, in which you are expected to take an active part.
This module builds on your existing knowledge of property appraisal and valuation techniques and develops your skills further. You will undertake more complex problems applying a range of established techniques. This module also enhances investment appraisal techniques, applying cash flow analysis to property investments. It includes more complex statistical analysis conducted in IT workshops. The impact of Valuation Standards and regulatory controls will be appraised in connection with the production of valuations and valuation reports for clients for a range of purposes. The module is taught through lectures, seminars and interactive IT workshops.
This module provides a legal, practical and professional basis for understanding and applying the law and practice relevant to the control and regulation of both commercial and residential tenanted properties. You will explore the statutory framework of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), with specific reference to understanding the structure of leases (leaseholds) and properties held under commonhold title. The module will also appraise conflict avoidance and dispute resolution mechanisms, emphasising mediation, arbitration, expert determination and litigation, along with the roles of expert witnesses and advocates in those dispute arenas.
This module aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in the law and practice of real estate agency including the undertaking of market appraisals, effecting marketing campaigns and seeing lettings and sales conclude through the conveyancing process. Students will be introduced to a series of statutory and common law provisions and regulations impacting acquisition, disposal and leasing transactions. Corruption, bribery and money laundering laws and activity will be reviewed. The requirements of the Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety legislation, Planning Law and Energy Performance Certificates will be directly applied to property transactions. The impact of sustainability on property pricing will be considered.
This module enables you to develop the knowledge and practice skills in real estate management. It focuses on appreciating landlord-tenant relationships and evaluating alternative professional strategies across various asset and property management scenarios. Emphasis is placed on strategic asset and operational real estate management situations where you will be expected to appraise a range of leased situations and provide the best professional advice. The module also provides an introduction to accountancy rules and revenue, and capital taxes in relation to their implications for real estate owners and occupiers.
Professional placement year: This course has a professional placement year option which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year. During this professional placement year you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.
This module is designed to enhance your understanding of strategic real estate consultancy and corporate real estate management. You will learn to assess and analyse real estate strategies at various levels – including strategic planning, corporate oversight and specific property management. This will involve exploring how these strategies can lead to better investment decisions and improve operational efficiency. You will also examine the role of real estate within organisational structures and how it impacts business decisions and overall performance. This includes a look at the influences of consultancy, management tactics, as well as potential challenges and disruptions in the field. We will also discuss current trends in real estate, such as economic fluctuations, environmental concerns, societal shifts, and key economic factors. The learning process will be supported by tutorials and workshops, complementing the lectures and focusing on hands-on, student-centred learning.
This module equips you with an in-depth understanding of real estate appraisal and valuation principles, theories and practices for various purposes, including statutory, investment and portfolio analysis. It covers critical evaluations, comprehensive appraisals and interpretations of real estate investment performance at both single asset and portfolio levels. You will examine real estate finance, funding activities and the risk characteristics of domestic and international property portfolios, alongside an in-depth analysis of regulatory mechanisms in the valuation profession. You will enhance your skills in appraisal and valuation modelling, with a focus on investment and portfolio analysis problem-solving.
This module builds on your existing knowledge of the law and professional practice. It further develops your analytical and critical skills when encountering legal and professional practice problems. Knowledge of professional liability law is enhanced, along with an understanding of other aspects of professional practice, including ethical, legal and due diligence requirements. This module also ensures that students develop a holistic understanding of sustainability as it applies to built environment professional practice.
This module develops your ability to conduct professional, industry-focused research on key contemporary issues in real estate. Simulating real-world research practices, it builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and report-writing skills aligned with industry standards. You’ll explore relevant topics, apply analytical techniques, and present findings in a professional research report. One-to-one tutorials provide personalised support, helping you define research problems, analyse data, and propose actionable insights for the real estate sector. This module prepares you for the challenges of professional real estate research.
This module gives you a dedicated opportunity to develop your Future Skills Graduate Attributes. At the start of the module, you will be supported to self-assess your current skills profile. You will determine which attributes and skills you need to develop to support your career ambitions. In this process, you will be supported by a dedicated career coach, helping you explore a range of options that includes self-employment/freelancing, starting your own business, higher level study, and other professional graduate-level opportunities. Throughout the module, you will be given opportunities to engage with external mentors, to support reflection and to develop a professional network. You will undertake a tailored series of activities and projects, aligned to your goals, from a menu of development options. This could include short courses, enrichment activities and experiential learning options such as micro-placements. You will also be able to reflect on activities outside the University that develop your graduate attributes, such as work or volunteering.
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