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Online
2 years
MAR-25
MSc - Master of Science
Estate Development / Management Auctioneering
OVERVIEW
A career in real estate is one of incredible variety and fantastic opportunities. Whether youre interested in valuation, sustainability, development, management, agency or investment in real estate, this is the programme for you.
This is an industry-recognised qualification that provides you with the academic preparation you need for a career in real estate. It is a fully supported online programme with great flexibility to earn while you learn, giving you the ability to study anywhere in the world.
ABOUT YOUR PROGRAMME
This programme is designed to align your skills to the educational requirements of the industrys professional bodies. It provides a rigorous understanding of the knowledge and critical thinking required to practice as a valuer or property surveyor. This conversion MSc Real Estate programme enables graduates from disciplines unrelated to real estate to obtain an accredited degree covering the core technical disciplines of the valuer or property surveyor specialism and their role within the wider context of built environment professional disciplines.
STUDY METHODS
Studying online means taking control of when and where you study so you can study at your own pace, no matter where you are in the world. It means being able to balance your home and work life with your education so you can earn while you learn.
When you study at UCEM, youll be using our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), a specialised resource which provides you with everything you need to keep on top of your studies and succeed.
Youll be guided through your learning with weekly study schedules and course guides, which you can adapt to suit your needs, pace and lifestyle. Studying online doesnt mean studying alone as youll be fully supported by tutors and a community of students throughout your journey.
THE ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Your learning experience with UCEM will be fully supported through a range of activities on the VLE. Youll also have access to UCEMs valuable and comprehensive e-library service, providing you with a wealth of subject-specific materials to support you throughout your studies.
YOUR CAREER
This RICS-accredited degree is recognised worldwide, leading to employment opportunities across the globe. The opportunities available to you as a graduate of this programme are extensive and include many different career paths to suit your personality and goals.
This module provides an introduction to planning law and the planning process relevant to property development. The property development process, site selection and financial appraisal of development sites and their funding are considered. The module blends the basic knowledge of planning law with the real estate implementation of a development project.
This module develops the principles of construction technology, including modern, innovative and traditional construction. Within the framework of a sustainable built environment, assessment methods and relevant codes and regulations are explored in providing for a sustainable agenda.
This module introduces an overview of English law, the legal system and the law-making process. Students are introduced to the law of contracts, from their formation, acceptance and validity, through to termination and remedies for breach and the enforceability of exclusion clauses. Students are then introduced to the law of tort which deals with 'civil wrong' (tort being the French for 'wrong') that causes harm or loss to one or more parties. In tort we will explore the concept of duty and standard of care, vicarious liability, and remedies and specific classes of tort. An introduction to conflict avoidance, dispute resolution and, particularly, Alternative Dispute Resolution is provided, which includes considering when and how ADR is commonly used in a built environment context.
This module introduces students to the practice of estate agency, focusing on the commercial property market in the UK. It deals with the relationship between a client and agent during the contract for property agency and looks at the logic of location theory for commercial uses for leasing and sale. Students are introduced to the analysis of company accounts (profit and loss statements, cash flow statements and balance sheets) in order to establish the covenant strength of a prospective tenant in the letting process. The module also seeks to explain, firstly, how the sale (price and/or rent) is determined, and, secondly, to introduce students to the dynamics of various property markets as key functions of business planning. In selected module topics international students draw comparison between arrangements in the UK and their own jurisdictions.
The module explores the traditional and modern methods of valuation. A central theme to this module is the RICS’ 5 Global Professional and Ethical standards of (1) always acting with integrity, (2) providing a high standard of service, (3) acting in a way that promotes trust in the profession, (4) treating others with respect and (5) taking responsibility. The module encourages students to consider the practical application of these standards in their area of practice, so that they can demonstrate their commitment to the RICS Rules of Conduct, ethics and RICS professional and ethical standards.
The aim of this module is to equip the student with the knowledge and skills to carry out valuations for statutory purposes, specifically for compulsory purchase, planning compensation and rating. The module demonstrates how valuation principles and practice are applied to an artificial statutory context. It underlines the importance of using relevant case law and established practice within assessments, and the principles that underpin these disciplines.
This module focuses on key principles underpinning commercial property investment in international markets. Detailed ‘Discounted Cashflow’ appraisal models using Microsoft Excel are applied to ‘real world’ scenarios to determine the viability (NPV/IRR) of both multitenanted commercial property investments and mixed portfolios. In the context of business planning, the module also focuses on key considerations of commercial property portfolio management, including the styles of portfolio management (i.e. core, core plus, value-added, opportunistic) and portfolio restructuring techniques used to protect and improve the risk/return profile of the property portfolio. Sustainability is key theme at property and portfolio levels in this module. It is strongly advised that a student attempting this module should already have a firm understanding of the concepts, such as the time value of money, which underpin the traditional and modern methods of commercial property valuation. Students should also have experience in the use of Microsoft Excel.
This module aims to advance the knowledge, understanding, research and analytical skills so that students are able to undertake complex and specialist valuations in both a UK and international context. The module diet is structured to ensure that the delivery of modules supports your learning. However, individual student circumstances may mean the sequence of the planned module diet changes. It is therefore strongly advised that you study VAL7VAE Valuation and Ethics before attempting VAL7AVL Applied Valuation.
This module provides an introduction to planning law and the planning process relevant to property development. The property development process, site selection and financial appraisal of development sites and their funding are considered. The module blends the basic knowledge of planning law with the real estate implementation of a development project.
This module develops the principles of construction technology, including modern, innovative and traditional construction. Within the framework of a sustainable built environment, assessment methods and relevant codes and regulations are explored in providing for a sustainable agenda.
The module develops the principles of law and practice appropriate to the effective and efficient management of commercial property both in the UK and globally. The focus is principally on the landlord and tenant relationship within legal and regulatory frameworks, but also encompasses property held for owner occupation. In business planning terms, this module also examines key issues, such as the strategic use of property, property performance evaluation, positive tenant management and life cycle planning, and evaluates how these issues inform the development of strategic advice. Accounting principles are addressed in the context of service charge management.
This module requires students to develop their research skills within the context of the built environment and is a key part of their wider professional development. It provides them with an opportunity to conduct a self-directed research project that reflects the culmination of their studies in the relevant programme. The topics selected are expected to reflect the current and critical issues that concern the built environment. For many students the development of case study research, often emanating within their own workplace or arising from their professional activity, will be an appropriate approach to demonstrate research and expertise in a specific area.
For this course (per year)
£5,600
For this course (per year)
£5,600
Standard Entry Academic requirement: A Bachelors degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) or equivalent. Alternative entry Academic requirement: A Bachelors degree or equivalent plus experience in a relevant field Or A level 5 qualification as defined by the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus five years relevant experience Or A professional qualification plus five years relevant experience.
UCEM is a fully online specialist provider of supported online education for the built environment. Its global online community of around 4,000 students benefits from a high-quality industry informed curriculum, delivered by tutors with significant professional expertise. UCEM provides a flexible, accessible and sustainable built environment education that fits around students’ life and career goals. All programmes are taught completely...more
Online | 2 years | MAR-25