MSc Real Estate

at Royal Agricultural University

The MSc is studied full-time over 12 months or part-time over two years. To facilitate part-time delivery, where practical, most lectures are concentrated on two intensive full days. However, students are also expected to undertake site visits and engage in other learning activities.
 

Students study nine modules including Research and one elective module. Students study four modules in the first (autumn) semester followed by four modules in the second (spring) semester. Research is taught throughout the year so students can submit their dissertation in September.
 

For the dissertation, students can specialise in International, Residential, Rural, Development, Finance, Heritage or other areas as agreed by the module leader and potential supervisor. Research guidance includes lectures and a research day, involving practical classes on, for example, NVivo, SPSS etc. Students engage in a blended range of lectures, live scenario case studies, site visits (including a trip to London), group assessments and technical interactive workshops. Teaching and learning takes place in small groups and is enriched by site visits, industry speakers and a wide range of current electronic materials, including CoStar, BCIS, EGi, Argus* and RICS Red Book. You will also use Excel and statistical programs.

Modules

• 4007 Dissertation (60 credits)
• 4245 Construction and project Management (15 credits)
• 4246 Professional Practice (15 credits)
• 4248 Investment and Development Appraisal (15 credits)
• 4249 Asset Management (15 credits)
• 4740 Property and Law in Context (15 credits)
• 4741 Valuation (15 credits)
• 4742 Planning and Development (15 credits)
• 4743 Advanced Valuation (15 credits)
   

The standard entry requirement is the minimum of an Honours degree at a 2:1 classification or equivalent. Students with lower academic achievements with relevant real estate practice experience may be considered for admission.

£15,950 per year

Please note:  International students can study on a part-time basis only if they are in the UK with a different type of visa (other than Student Visa/Tier 4 General) that allows them to undertake part-time study and their visa does not expire prior to the end date of the proposed course of study.

Real estate professionals are in great demand and the University has achieved high levels of success in placing graduates in major urban and rural real estate companies and advisory practices. Key areas include:

• Mixed general practice
• Agency
• Valuation
• Investment/asset management
• Corporate real estate/facilities management
• Residential/social housing
• Development/infrastructure
• Statutory advice
• Consultancy
• Real estate analysis and research