Development Practice
About this course
This course gives you an understanding of real estate development practice.
It includes an introduction to the development process (from inception to disposal) and the skills required for the simulation and application of planning and development appraisal.
Course dates: Future dates to be confirmed, email us to join our waitlist.
The aim of the course is to help you develop skills in real estate development that are relevant to a career as a specialist planning and development surveyor.
It'll introduce you to the development process in sourcing and analysing land, and how to acquire that land with consideration to the law, due diligence and contracts.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- examine and appraise the stages of a development
- review the application of each stage
- assess alternative acquisition methods
- analyse reasoned arguments when delivering a development
- prepare and evaluate development appraisals
- apply the skills and processes required to acquire development land.
A CPD certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
Successful completion can also contribute 15 credits towards a postgraduate award.
What you’ll study
This course will include:
- sustainable developments and designing for the market
- development appraisal
- public and private sector roles and responsibilities
- planning guidance and policy
- an analysis of key development issues and contemporary development market issues.
We regularly review and update our course content based on student and employer feedback, ensuring that all of our courses remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or module availability in future years.
How you're taught
Teaching and learning will take place using a flexible programme of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials.
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
UK students
You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Additional requirements for UK students
There are no additional requirements for this course.
International students
You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Additional requirements for international students
There are no additional requirements for this course.
