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Why choose this course?
This course has been developed in recognition of the ever-increasing relationships between property, investment and financial markets. If you think logically, enjoy using your own initiative, are interested in financial matters, like dealing with people and want to work in and out of the office, then this is the course for you.
There is a growing need for investment and finance experienced graduates within the property industry, making surveyors within this field of property amongst the highest paid.
The course offers:
- opportunity to become a specialist surveyor
- a professional route to becoming a chartered surveyor
- a very practical, hands-on approach to learning
- lots of site visits and industry input
- potential for a one-year work placement
- optional international field trip
- opportunity of a mentor from industry
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) - leading to Chartered Surveyor status.
International field trip
During the course you will get the opportunity to go on an international field trip.
- You will get the opportunity to meet and learn from practitioners.
- You will work on live projects in new and different cultures.
- You can develop your employability.
Student profiles
Read profiles from current students and recent graduates and see their recent trips and projects.
Visit the our facebook page to find out about the latest activity in the School.
What do employers say about our students?
"Often the (placement) opportunity results in employment upon graduation where possible. The relationship works well for both the student and employer in our experience."
Jonathan Fothergill, Head of Investments, Knight Frank, Prague
Read more employer testimonials.
Open days
Find out more about this course at an open day.
Our open days are designed help you find out about our courses and the University. You'll meet our lecturers and current students, and get to see some of the fantastic facilities we have. You can visit with friends, or bring your parents or guardians along with you. Find out the dates of our next open day.
Any questions?
Course enquiries
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Telephone: +44 (0)115 941 8418
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Please note the following information for applicants
Course focus
This course has been developed to target an emerging and expanding career path, and will provide you with the necessary skills to develop a successful career in the world of property, particularly relating to finance and investment appraisal and strategy.
Focusing on investment and finance within the property industry, the course provides an in-depth knowledge of: valuation, portfolio management, investment appraisal and finance.
You will also develop skills such as communication, research, self-management, business skills and problem solving.
Course content
The modules in Year One are shared with our three other property and surveying courses. This enables you to develop a multi-disciplinary perspective and also have the benefit of flexibility, with the ability to switch to any of the other property and surveying courses at the start of your second year. Throughout the course you will cover:
Year One: An introduction to skills for practice
- Surveying Skills
- Professional Academic and Business Skills
- Economics and Valuation
- Law
- Construction
- Planning and Land Use
Year Two: Development of practice
- Real Estate Valuation
- Property Management and Agency
- Property Economics and Regional Policy Making
- Property Development: Principles and Practice
- Employability and Commercial Awareness
Year Three
Optional work placement year
Year Four: Application and analysis
- Investment Appraisal and Valuation
- Portfolio and Fund Management
- Real Estate Funding
- Built Environment Research
How do you study?
This course is modular and teaching is delivered through:
- lectures
- tutorials
- workshops
- seminar groups
- site visits and field trips, including optional international trip
- individual and group project work
- computer sessions
- experiments in laboratories.
Coursework projects and field-trips undertaken in the first and second years will develop effective communication, analysis, problem solving and vocational studies. You are encouraged to actively engage in and take responsibility for your own learning.
The delivery of the course is enhanced by:
- the incorporation of guest lectures delivered by external practitioner experts
- use of case studies and projects (some set by real companies)
- field trips.
During your studies you will have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with, and utilise industry-standard software including:
- digital mapping
- development appraisal
- property and environmental risk information
- industry-standard information systems and databases.
The third year work placement year is spent in commercial practice gaining relevant and valuable work experience. A dedicated placement office assists you in finding, and supporting you during your placement.
This placement contributes as one of the two years required for the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Assessment
You will be assessed through a mixture of coursework, continuous assessment, examinations and a final year research project.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Student profiles
Read profiles from current students and recent graduates and see their recent trips and projects.
Newly refurbished buildings
During the spring term of 2010 the newly refurbished Newton and Arkwright buildings reopened after an extensive regeneration project.
These impressive Grade II* listed buildings, designed by Hopkins, have undergone a multi-million pound transformation and now provide beautiful, light studio space, dedicated CAD rooms, a brand new Student Services Centre, ultra-modern lecture theatres and seminar rooms, and a range of social spaces.
Nearly 94% of NTU graduates with first degrees from full-time study are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving.*
Professional career
Completing this degree will therefore start you on the path to a professional career in the dynamic and varied planning, property and surveying industries and professions. There are many types of employers that you may work for as a Property Finance and Investment Surveyor including:
- national, regional and international real estate consultancies
- banks and other financial institutions
- local authorities
- property departments of national and international companies
- global property development companies.
International opportunities
A career in Property Finance and Investment is diverse and exciting within a dynamic and global profession. There are opportunities to work with international clients or in international markets and to immerse yourself in different and varied cultures.
Getting your full RICS membership
If you aspire to become a RICS Chartered Surveyor you will need to complete two years of relevant professional work experience - the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). This course is designed to prepare you for future employment in a number of the RICS APC Pathways, which could include:
- Property Finance and Investment
- Commercial Property Practice
- Environment
- Planning and Development
- Residential Property Practice
- Valuation.
If you undertake a sandwich placement; this will normally count as the first year of your professional work experience (only for RICS).
NTU graduates
The profession offers a diverse range of interesting and exciting work, and professionals within this area have the opportunity to secure employment which is well remunerated. High-flyers are able to quickly rise to senior and very well paid leadership positions within the property and surveying profession. Many previous NTU students have done just that and are now senior professionals leading national and international firms or heading up major departments in various organisations.
This course is accredited by the RICS and can lead to full professional membership.
This course will see it's first group of students graduate in summer 2011. Recent graduates from our other property courses have gone on to work for a wide range of international organisations including:
- King Sturge
- Carillion
- DTZ
- EC Harris
- Baily Garner
- Jones Lang LaSalle
- Savills
- Lambert Smith Hampton.
As well as providing the necessary vocational and professional skills for a successful career in the Property industry, this course also develops transferable qualities such as communications, time management, analysis, teamwork and IT skills.
* of those available for work, DHLE survey 2009 / 10
NTU is top in the UK for the number of Planning students taking year-long placements.*
This course give students the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement (minimum of 36 weeks in one or more organisations). This will give you real, hands-on experience within the industry, opening up exciting opportunities for future employment.
This placement can contribute as one of the two years required for the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Visit our website to find out where recent property students have completed their placements.
The School has a dedicated placement office who will assist you in securing a placement and guide you along the way providing everything you need to know before, during and afterwards.
Find out about the experiences our students had during their industrial placement year.
Although a work placement is highly recommended, obtaining one is based on an individual's efforts and is not guaranteed.
*HESA data 2010 / 11
Entry requirements
- A minimum of 280 UCAS tariff points to be achieved from at least two full A-levels or equivalent qualification
- GCSE Maths at grade C or above
- GCSE English at grade C or above (literature or language)
- English entry requirements for International and EU students
- Mature applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
If the qualifications you have, or are currently studying for, are not included above, please take a look at the UCAS Tariff table or contact us to find out whether they meet our minimum entry requirements.
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 language 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.
Mature students
At the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, we don't believe that age or experience should be a barrier to learning. We want mature students to feel part of our vibrant community and recognise the different support requirements they may have so we offer advice on a range of issues; from financial advice and childcare to academic issues. Our Student Support Officer can talk through any issues with you before you apply, during the application process or once you arrive.
Application and selection
Selection is based on the UCAS application form submission. Candidates are not required to attend an interview for this course.
For more general information on the UCAS application process, please visit the UCAS website.
Advanced entry
Applicants with a BTEC HNC or BTEC HND - merit profile, or equivalent, from a relevant course will be considered for advanced entry. These applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Funding
We have a strong commitment to maintaining access for all to higher education. We recognise the need to invest financially in the future of our students, so we have introduced a system of bursaries aimed at enabling home students from lower income families to undertake a degree course. For information about Nottingham Trent University bursaries please visit Fees and Funding.
Open days
Prospective students are encouraged to visit the School on one of our open days. Please book your place before you attend.
Our open days are an ideal opportunity for you to get a taste of Nottingham Trent University, and find out if it is the right place for you. You will be able to meet our staff and students, get an insight into student life, and find out more about the courses we offer.
Any questions?
Course enquiries
Email us
Telephone: +44 (0)115 941 8418
Admissions enquiries:
AskNTU
Telephone: +44 (0)115 9418 418
