Students from MSc Real Estate recently joined students from other postgraduate courses on a week-long visit to Prague. You can read their behind-the-scenes blog here.
Why choose this course?
This is a fast-track conversion course for graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate, which leads to Chartered Surveyor status.
This course has an investment and valuation focus making it particularly appropriate to applicants wishing to gain a stronger insight into these aspects of the property business.
This is one of a suite of MSc courses which provide the academic foundation for holders of first degrees in an unrelated subject area to obtain an accredited route into the real estate and construction industries.
Postgraduate scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.
Postgraduate open evenings
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.
Student blogs
Read the blog from the latest field trip.
Any questions?
Course enquiries:
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Entry requirements: Please see the
Applying section
Starting: October
Course length: One year full-time
Study location: City site
Fees and funding:
Please visit our fees page for full details.
Course focus
This course has an investment and valuation focus making it particularly appropriate to applicants wishing to gain a stronger insight into these aspects of the property business.
Students will be equipped with a blend of knowledge, understanding, skills, qualities and attributes that will enable them to pursue and develop careers in the real estate and construction professions on an international level.
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), enabling successful graduates entry to the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) of the RICS; a prerequisite for full Chartered Surveyor status.
Course content
Please find below module details for full-time and part-time study:
Full-time, One Year
- Law and Ethics (15cp)
- Property and Construction Economics (15cp)
- Research Methods and Study Skills (15cp)
- Construction, Investment and Planning (15cp)
- Professional Practice (15cp)
- Real Estate Management and Agency (15cp)
- Real Estate Investment and Finance (15cp)
- Valuation Appraisal (15cp)
- Postgraduate Dissertation / Consultancy Project / Internship (60cp)
Part time, Year One
- Research Methods and Study Skills (15cp)
- Construction, Investment and Planning (15cp)
- Real Estate Management and Agency (15cp)
- Real Estate Investment and Finance (15cp)
- Postgraduate Dissertation / Consultancy Project / Internship (60cp) (continued in Year Two)
Part time, Year Two
- Law and Ethics (15cp)
- Property and Construction Economics (15cp)
- Professional Practice (15cp)
- Valuation Appraisal (15cp)
- Postgraduate Dissertation / Consultancy Project / Internship (60cp)
Work placements
This course offers a couple of opportunities for placements:
Dissertation, Consultancy Project or Internship?
You have the option to choose a dissertation, a consultancy project or professional internship for your major 60 credit point module.
The internship option will consist of approximately two months working within a company on a specific project. Internships are subject to availability and can be undertaken in the UK or abroad. Students will be required to complete a project/task during their internship and produce a report.
Professional Practice module
For this module students have the option to either go on an international field trip or complete a short work experience placement. These are subject to availability.
Mentors from industry
Our mentoring scheme for Property students was launched in September 2011. The scheme introduces students to a mentor currently working in the Property industry; many of the mentors are NTU alumni. The mentors share their professional experience and expertise. Some also provide and opportunity for a visit to their office and work experience.
How do you study?
A range of methods for teaching and learning are used within the courses. These include a balanced mix of contact and non contact study activities ranging from:
- lectures
- interactive seminars
- student presentations
- group-based projects and exercises, to directed and self-directed research.
Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an international residential field trip. The cost of this is included in your fees. The week-long trip, part of the innovative Professional Practice Module, provides a crucial international dimension to postgraduate study and is a key aspect to the development of students’ employability.
Read about the 2012 trip to Prague, 2011 trip to Budapest, the 2010 trip to Prague and take a look at pictures of the trip.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods are utilised including:
- project work (individual and group based)
- independent written assignments and reports
- research proposal and dissertation
- seen and unseen written tests and examinations
- oral presentations
- poster presentations.
Who teaches on this course?
Course Leader: Rebecca Goodall
Ian Seymour
Chris Coffey
Steve Tyler
Professor Michael White
Keith Agar
Paul Royston
Rachel Mansfield
Richard Mollart
Resources and facilities
Our virtual learning environment NTU Online Workspace (NOW) enables students to access their university resources from anywhere in the world. It delivers learning materials, information and news relevant to your course and includes communication features such as email and discussion boards.
Our lecturers have an excellent reputation for being approachable with an open-door policy. They are also specialists working at the cutting edge of research, ensuring that the course content benefits from their experience, enthusiasm and extensive knowledge.
Option to change course
The course is one in a suite which share a common core curriculum, with each course having its own range of course specific modules. This commonality between the courses allows opportunity to transfer between pathways during the early phase of their delivery (see the MSc Building Surveying, MSc Quantity Surveying, MSc International Real Estate Investment and Finance courses for further details).
Postgraduate open evenings
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.
Opportunities for progression
The real estate profession provides exciting and rewarding career opportunities.
This course provides an opportunity for graduates from disciplines unrelated to real estate and construction to embark on a professional career in real estate.
Our graduates are highly regarded by employers, enjoy excellent career prospects and have gone on to work for a wide range of major national and international organisations.
Recent graduate destinations include: Jones Long LaSalle, Lambert Smith Hampton, Miller Homes, DTZ, Scott Wilson, Valuation Office and Barker Story Matthews.
Entry requirements
You will need a good honours degree in a subject unrelated, or partially related, to real estate and construction.
See the English language requirements for International and EU students
We welcome applications from mature applicants with non-standard qualifications who have relevant work experience. These applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Please see the How to apply tab for further details.
Entry requirements
- A good honours degree in a subject unrelated, or partially related, to real estate and construction.
- We welcome applications from mature applicants with non-standard qualifications who have relevant work experience. These applications will be considered on an individual basis.
English language entry requirements
English language entry requirements for courses in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University are available on our website.
Pre-sessional English courses
We offer Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) courses from six to 30 weeks for students who need help achieving these requirements. Even if you have already met the minimum entry requirements you could still benefit, as many students do, from the study skills and orientation to the UK education system that is offered by a short PEAP course.
For more information on PEAP including dates, fees and English language entry requirements for these courses, please visit our website.
In-sessional English language support
In-sessional English language support classes are available to all international (non-EU) students studying on degree courses at NTU. There is no extra charge for these classes.
How to apply
Applications should be made via the online application form.
You will be required to provide the following documentation with your application:
- A copy of your university / college qualification certificate.
- A copy of your university / college qualification transcript.
- A copy of your English language test certificate (if applicable).
Applicants are advised to provide a comprehensive personal statement which clearly indicates why they have selected the course, their motivations for it, and how they expect to benefit from it.
Postgraduate scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.
Other funding opportunities
The University offers several bursaries and scholarships. For the latest information please visit the Fees and funding section of the website.
Postgraduate open evenings
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.
Any questions?
Course enquiries:
Email us
+44 (0)115 9418 418
Admissions enquiries:
Ask ntu
+44 (0)115 9418 418
"Before starting the postgraduate course, I studied a four year sandwich degree in Management Sciences.
"I chose to study Real Estate because my placement year made me realise that HR wasn't for me. I explored some alternative career paths and gained a summer internship at Cushman & Wakefield. During that summer I had the opportunity to arrange property viewings, prepare lease templates and measure and inspect buildings. The experience confirmed that Real Estate was a varied and enjoyable career and I knew I had to do an accredited degree for the best opportunities in the industry.
"I chose NTU because the lecturers have worked in industry and approach their teaching from a vocational perspective which I found particularly appealing. I also liked the fact that the course incorporated field trips and opportunities to get out of the classroom. I received a scholarship to study on the course, this was a £1,000 fee reduction for academic merit and personal achievement.
"The facilities and academics at NTU are of a very high standard. The facilities are spacious and modern and the lecturers are very knowledgeable, bringing their own industry experience into the classroom. Many of the academics have a relaxed teaching style which allows you to plenty of opportunity to get involved.
"The highlight of the course has been the field trip to Prague, an industry-related team assignment based around a real-life site.
"The best thing about studying at NTU is how accommodating and helpful all the staff are. The lecturers understand that the course is an intense conversion course and so are always happy to help. Whether this is because you've missed a lecture or just that you need extra guidance on a specific area, lecturers will always find time for you.
"My dissertation focussed on the retail sector and looks into the causes and effects of the decline in occupancy rates and rents.
"NTU offered us industry mentors, my mentor works for Montagu Evans in London. The advice from my mentor is really useful, especially regarding job applications and interviews.
"My plan for the future is to gain a graduate position in the industry and complete my APC to become RICS accredited. NTU have provided me with a RICS accredited qualification but, just as importantly, have developed my wider skill set and provided useful contacts."
