Course overview

In common with all our built environment degrees, this course has a distinctly practical flavour, the focus being on equipping you with the kind of skills required to operate effectively within professional practice.

Property managers or estate managers are experts in investment and valuation of land and property. They arrange funding and advise on legal implications. The course will develop the ability to pursue a career in this diverse area of surveying.

As valuation is a key ingredient in the real estate manager's role, the programme develops this skill through the study of both traditional and contemporary valuation modules as well as investment appraisal and property finance.

Course content recognises the distinction between the professional surveying disciplines, but ensures a level of commonality, essential for the modern surveyor working in a rapidly changing environment. The surveyor of the future will increasingly need to provide expertise in a wider field and have the ability to adapt to meet new challenges.

The specific aims of this course are:

• to develop your ability to think critically and independently about valuation and investment problems and to deal effectively with uncertainty in the pursuit of problem solving;
• to present a significant intellectual challenge designed to motivate you in your studies whether or not the aim is to achieve a career in mainstream surveying;
• to enable you to understand the technical, economic, legal and organisational aspects of the surveying profession and the nature of the boundary relationships that exist (with other built environment professions);
• allowing you to appreciate the significance of the built environment to the wider environment and the economy and society as a whole;
• to develop your understanding of the requirements of professional practice and to ensure you develop a clear sense of professional identity;
• to enable you to develop a proactive approach to learning and a critically analytical approach to knowledge through the exploration of current investment, legal, valuation and financial issues and problems;
• encouraging you to pursue development of expertise in practising your chosen profession.

Additional course information

Upon completion of this course you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the language, knowledge, theories, principles and practical skills demanded by the discipline of Real Estate Management;
• using appropriate procedures, systems and techniques within real estate management;
• applying aspects of the scientific, social, environmental, legal, technical, ethical, economic, health and safety and political dimensions of the built environment to real estate relates issues;
• solving technical, economic, legal and organisational problems in the context of real estate management
• demonstrating a critical awareness of the roles and applications of new opportunities and developing techniques within the built environment;
• how to appreciate the influence of property development on the environment and to be aware of ethical and professional responsibilities towards society when satisfying clients needs;
• advising clients on matters of property investment or management taking account of value, planning implications and the property market;
• advising clients on methods of acquisitions / disposals and the use of appropriate marketing strategies.

Assessment

Assessment is via a mix of examination, assignments, presentations, practical work, workbook submissions and dissertation.

Facilities

A range of specialist equipment ensures that students can undertake condition surveys and defect analysis. Personal protective equipment is also available for site visits.

Special features

Guest lecturers add currency and authenticity to the course programme.

Links with industry and professional recognition

This degree is accredited by the RICS. Graduates are exempt from the academic requirements of the RICS.

Associated careers

While this degree provides a solid foundation for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a chartered surveyor, the specialist content means it is likely to be of particular value to anyone looking to enter into valuation, property or estate management.

As the course is accredited by the RICS successful students can embark upon the assessment of professional competence (APC) to gain professional membership in the workplace.

UCAS Tariff points:	270
Additional Requirements:	GCSE(s) Required: 4 GCSEs grade C or above. GCSE grade C or above in English language and mathematics or equivalent level 2 qualifications.

Entry requirements listed are for September 2013 entry. Entry requirements for other intakes may differ.

Please note AS levels are acceptable only when combined with other qualifications.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

We welcome applications from International and EU students. Please select one of the links below for English language and country-specific entry requirement information.

• International students
• EU students
• English language requirements