University College of Estate Management

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is the UK’s only institution dedicated to providing supported online learning in the construction and real estate industries. UCEM provides a variety of RICS and CIOB accredited degrees which offer a route to Chartered status, offering industry-accredited qualifications through accessible and flexible means.

Supported online learning is delivered through UCEM’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), allowing you to study a variety of construction and property programmes at postgraduate level.

The following postgraduate conversion programmes are available:

• MSc Building Surveying
• MSc Quantity Surveying
• MSc Construction Management
• MSc Real Estate

Specialist programmes include:

• MBA Construction & Real Estate

UCEM runs a variety of webinars, for more information click here.

For Postgraduate Webinars: Apply by 17 August 2020 to start on 28^th September

In order for students to make the most of their degree and beyond, UCEM provides an online careers service, coaching resources on the VLE, and access to a Careers and Employability Advisor. The UCEM Job Shop also advertises an array of employment opportunities and placements.

All programmes are taught via supported online learning with professional support staff, as well as committed tutors who are practitioners in their fields. Programmes enable students to develop specialist skills, gain in-depth industry knowledge and gain a CABE, RICS and/or CIOB accredited degree. Professionally accredited and benefiting from strong links with employers, programmes are highly relevant to real estate and construction industries. Standard and accelerated routes are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 

As students’ study using supported online learning, there is no Students’ Union at UCEM. However, they do offer Student Services, which includes access to the Student Engagement team, who will support you with your study and answer any queries you may have.

Graduates of UCEM can join the Alumni Association, which brings together over 150,000 students worldwide.

All programmes are taught by supported online giving students the flexibility to live and study anywhere in the world. 

UCEM programmes are taught via supported online learning, meaning you won’t be attending lectures of classes, instead using a state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) providing the following:

• An induction module to prepare you for online learning
• Online assignment submission, feedback and results
• Access to online careers support and guidance, UCEM Job Shop and a Careers and Employability Advisor
• Discussion forums shared by fellow students, tutors and UCEM staff
• Information on how to access UCEM student support services
• Access to libraries of periodicals to support you in writing your assignments, projects and dissertations
• Comprehensive study skills section providing support on developing academic writing

You choose where and when you want to study. There are no set lessons or lectures, and you’re not tied to a physical campus or learning centre, yet you have full support when you need it.

As UCEM is an online learning provider, there are no clubs or societies available at the institution.

The staff at UCEM strongly believe in providing students with all the support they need to complete their studies and are with you every step of the way. Their academic staff are on hand to provide the guidance and support you need to complete your coursework and prepare for your exams.

UCEM’s Student Services includes access to ‘Student Central’ - an online hub that as a student you will go to for all the queries you may have that are related to Student Services, including Finance, IT and the e-Library.

Student Advisers on the Student Engagement team will respond to all queries received within two working days, and if the answer to your question will take more than two days the team will keep you updated on what is happening. You will have your own area within Student Central where you can see all the questions that you have asked whilst you have been studying with UCEM. There is also an FAQ section that contains over 400 FAQs, so you can find answers to common queries.

Student Services also provides:

• Information and advice about your course
• Confidential advice and guidance if you have any personal issues
• Support for those with disabilities and learning difficulties
• Financial support and advice
• Careers support and advice

MSc programmes: total programme fee £9,000

Redundancy Support

For students who find themselves unemployed due to redundancy at the time of re-registration, there is a potential discount of up to 75% on fees.

Principal’s Discretionary Fund

The Principal’s Discretionary Fund can award bursaries to assist current UCEM students in financial difficulties who may not meet the criteria of UCEM’s other bursary schemes.

For more information on scholarships or bursaries, head to the university's website.

Working with leading professional bodies, UCEM’s programmes are designed to guarantee all students are equipped with the knowledge and understanding required to achieve Chartered status. These bodies include the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM), with all bachelor and masters level programmes accredited by at least one of these bodies.

Entry requirements for UCEM can be found on their website.

Currently, it is not possible to study a research degree at the university.

Students study in an online environment with structured weekly learning materials further supported and enhanced through interactions with tutors and other students. The Virtual Learning Library (VLE) provides rich online learning resources, delivered across a range of learning media and hosts a comprehensive e-library and study support materials.

All programmes are taught via supported online learning allowing students the accessibility and flexibility to fit study around work and personal commitments.

MSc conversion programmes

UCEM provides an MSc conversion programme for those who wish to qualify in the real estate and construction professions but have a non-cognate undergraduate degree.

MBA Construction & Real Estate

UCEM offers a specialist MBA suitable for current and aspiring senior managers wishing to improve their leadership skills, strategic management, and reach more senior position in their industry. It attracts real estate and construction professionals all over the world.