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Department of Property Management and Development

We are one of the UK’s largest and most established providers of property education, with over 40 years’ experience in developing successful real estate, property development and building surveying graduates.

We deliver innovative vocational education that prepares highly qualified graduates for industry, and our large alumni network spans property and construction industries across the world.

We manage a range of courses in real estate, property investment and development and building surveying. Our strong industry links, high-profile partnerships and broad range of expertise enable us to develop and support our students at every level through undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research and degree apprenticeship study routes.

Working closely with professional bodies that accredit our courses – the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) – key investors, consultants, developers and property managers in industry, we ensure our courses meet the highest professional standards and remain contemporary.

Our diverse academic staff team are embedded in industry through practice, consultancy and research. If you’re interested in visiting, studying, or working with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Undergraduate and postgraduate courses

Our RICS accredited courses represent an important step into the dynamic property industry, opening up countless opportunities to work on a huge range of projects, travel and earn a great salary.

Degree Apprenticeships

Developed with employers and professional bodies, our apprenticeships are an affordable way to develop your workforce, fill skills gaps and remain competitive.

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Featured facility: Newton and Arkwright

The University has invested a massive £90 million in the regeneration of two Grade II* listed buildings, Newton and Arkwright, at the heart of the City Campus. Arkwright is home to our inspiring studio spaces where our students are encouraged to work collaboratively and experiment with ideas.

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