BSc Real Estate

UCAS code: N231

Course length: 3 years

Entry requirements:

A Levels:  AAB from 3 A Levels or ABBb from 3 A Levels and 1 AS Level, excluding Key Skills and General Studies

IB: 6, 6, 6

GCSE: Mathematics and English Language grade B or above

Deferred entry: Yes 

Overview

There are four pathways through this course, each related to a different aspect of the industry: development, investment, management and rural studies. The degree will give you an understanding of the breadth and depth of the property sector and allows you to make specialist choices later in the course.

In order to achieve this flexibility it is divided into foundation studies in the first two years, followed by specialist studies in the final year. In this way you build a strong understanding of the core subject areas of economics, finance, business management, planning, law, and construction, which you can then apply to complex problems in the real world. Throughout the course you have the opportunity to relate your new-found knowledge to real life projects and case studies based in both urban and rural environments. These develop both your understanding of the interrelationships between the subjects and, equally importantly, your presentation, writing, and team-working skills.

Teaching and assessment

This programme is divided into three parts, each one lasting one academic year and totalling 120 credits. Teaching and continuous assessment take place in the Autumn and Spring terms. Examinations are held in the Summer term following a period for revision. The method of assessment varies depending on the aims, content and style of each module. Modules may be assessed by coursework, class tests, examinations or a mixture of these methods.

Career prospects

Students in the past have used this course as a platform from which to enter all areas of the industry or to move into other business sectors. We are able to offer you specialised career advice if you intend to work in the real estate or planning industries. Every year we hold a Careers Fair in conjunction with the Reading Real Estate Foundation when more than thirty leading companies come to the University and host stands showing Real Estate & Planning students what they have to offer. The University's award-winning Careers Advisory Service (CAS) also offers career advice for all students.

Course content

Part 1

• Economics for managers
• General introduction to law
• Introduction to planning & building
• Introduction to property law
• Investment appraisal

+ projects-based modules focussing on real-world scenarios

Part 2

• Planning law & practice
• Real estate economics & investment
• Applied property law
• Property valuation
• Management in the real estate sector

+ projects-based modules focussing on real-world scenarios

Part 3 

A specialism in one of the following:

• Development & planning
• Investment & finance
• Commercial real estate appraisal and asset management
• Rural enterprise and asset management

+ optional modules including for example:

• International real estate markets
• Property development finance
• Regeneration
• A modern language