Real Estate BSc Hons

at Northumbria University

You will be taught by a diverse group of experienced property related professionals who range from real estate surveyors, agency surveyors, residential and commercial valuers, development surveyors to planners, construction professionals, project managers and solicitors.

 

Their background, knowledge and experience in both practice and academia, and the emphasis and support of a research rich learning environment, will allow you to develop a research rich, practice based experience and encourage you to enter the property industry and become a valued property professional.

 

The team of academic staff have research interests in areas such as sub-national development, the mechanics of regeneration, office to residential conversions, urban land economics, sustainable urban development, redevelopment of brownfield land, property development appraisal and several other areas.

 

100% of students said that staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey, 2021)

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

• KA4001 -The Evolution of the Built Environment (Core,20 Credits)
• KA4014 -Development and Construction Economics (Core,20 Credits)
• KA4015 -Construction Technology (Core,20 Credits)
• KA4016 -Law for Surveyors (Core,20 Credits)
• KA4026 -Property Surveying (Core,20 Credits)
• KA4027 -Professional Practice (Core,20 Credits)

Year two

 

• KA5018 -Urban Planning and Development (Core,20 Credits)
• KA5019 -Applied Valuation (Core,20 Credits)
• KA5020 -Property Asset Management (Core,20 Credits)
• KA5021 -Property Agency and Market Research (Core,20 Credits)
• KA5037 -Real Estate Economics (Core,20 Credits)
• KA5040 -Business and Professional Development (Core,20 Credits)

Year three

 

• KA5029 -International Academic Exchange 1 (Optional,60 Credits)
• KA5044 -Work placement year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KA5045 -Study abroad year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KA5046 -Work Placement Semester (Optional,60 Credits)

Year four

 

• KA6023 -Commercial Real Estate Appraisal (Core,20 Credits)
• KA6024 -Real Estate Development (Core,20 Credits)
• KA6025 -Corporate Real Estate Management (Core,20 Credits)
• KA6026 -Real Estate Investment And Finance (Core,20 Credits)
• KA6032 -Surveying Dissertation (Core,40 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

 

Standard Entry

 

120 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

You will graduate from this course with the skills and knowledge required within Real Estate locally, nationally and internationally.

 

We place a real emphasis on developing the transferable skills that will open doors to a range of real estate careers and advanced study opportunities. There include communication, analytical and problem solving skills, analytical research skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

Graduates from this highly regarded professional course go on to a wide range of careers in property across the commercial, residential, private and public sectors in the UK, Europe and globally.