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Full time | Headington Campus | 12 months | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Estate Agency Building Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

Our MSc in Real Estate is a conversion programme for those looking to enter this dynamic industry.

Developed in close consultation with leading practitioners, this innovative course is led by the latest approaches and best-practice in the global real estate sector. Through the course you’ll study the fundamental principles that underpin the sector.

You’ll be immersed in the industry and build experience by applying your learning to professional scenarios through projects that are routed in practice. You’ll develop a global perspective and have the opportunity to specialise in an area of your interest through your final project.

Our network and graduates extend throughout the industry. Site visits and regular guest lectures from leading specialists means you’ll gain adept knowledge of the sector and provide invaluable networking opportunities. You’ll also benefit from our mentoring scheme run in partnership with our alumni society.

On graduation you’ll be prepared to complete the assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become a Chartered Surveyor.

Learning and assessment

The MSc Real Estate provides you with a thorough grounding in the skills and expertise necessary for a career in real estate. The course comprises :

11/12 compulsory taught modules (depending on your chosen pathway)
a structured Applied Real Estate Project.

Each module, except one, is 10 credits and the MSc qualification is 180 credits.

The PGDip and PGCert are available as exit awards only; students need 120 credits for the PGDip and 60 credits for the PGCert.

Career prospects

The RICS accredited MSc in Real Estate at Oxford Brookes has an excellent reputation in the industry. The course has been designed to ensure that it responds directly to the current and future needs of the industry.

Our academic staff have extensive experience across the industry and our network extends across national and global companies. Throughout the course you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a mentoring programme and gain valuable insight into the industry.

You will graduate with adept skills and a wealth of experience, ready to start your career in the profession and complete your journey to chartered status.

The programme’s links with the major surveying firms is one of its key strengths with the majority of our students, after completing their academic studies, being employed in either the public or private sector. Examples include Barclays, Deloitte, CBRE, Cluttons, Cushman & Wakefield, GVA, JLL, Knight Frank, NHS and Savills.

Accreditation(s)

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Modules

As you approach the end of your programme, you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt over the programme into your final project. You have a choice of three alternative options that have been designed to offer you greater flexibility to accommodate completing the programme, whether you are based in the UK, internationally or in employment. The Applied Project module has three optional pathways for completion of study: Submission of Applied Project of 10,000 words; Submission of Dissertation of 10,000 words; Attendance on the Asian City Tour and submission of an Asian City Tour Report, 10,000 words.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,150

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,500

Entry requirements

The course is primarily open to applicants seeking academic conversion, who hold a 2.1 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) in a non-Real Estate subject. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to a career in real estate, preferably with some work experience. Candidates with 2.2 degrees will be actively considered - evidencing strong final year performance and/or relevant professional experience. EU & International applicants who have studied a non-RICS Real Estate undergraduate course are welcome to apply, in order to gain accreditation.

University information

Based in the historic student city of Oxford, Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities. It enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence, innovative approaches to learning, and strong links with business and industry. The university welcomes students from more than 140 countries around the world and is proud of its diverse, inclusive community. Oxford Brookes is known for great teaching, equipping students...more

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