Course Catalogue

To provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the real estate discipline and to provide the requisite knowledge, skills and attributes to pursue a career within the profession. To provide fundamental knowledge in meeting the competency requirements for the RICS Real Estate pathways, including technical and practical skills in key areas including valuation, real estate law, construction technology, real estate management and investment, together with an understanding of professional practice. To provide students with an appreciation of the impact of changing social, economic, legal, environmental, technological, business and political frameworks so they can make an effective contribution within a global, national and local context. To provide a well-balanced education that allows the student to achieve their full academic potential at first degree level and, in doing so, facilitate the development of independent logical thought and judgement. To enable the student to develop their intellectual, analytical and reflective thinking within an evidence and research-based framework associated with the role of a real estate professional To produce a basis for general professional experience and to encourage a consciousness of the professional, business and commercial environment, considering all regulatory aspects and working in an inclusive environment For students undertaking a placement year the aim is to provide an extended period of work experience with an approved partner that will complement their programme of study. This will provide an opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study , as well as attitudes and behaviours essential for employment in a diverse and changing environment. To encourage students to develop self-awareness in personal development, inclusivity, employability skills and career planning. To provide the framework within which students can achieve the level of attainment, appropriate to their abilities in the context of the programme of study that provides recognition of that level.

Teaching sessions include lectures and tutorials; workshop sessions in a classroom or PC lab; practical property surveying and measurement sessions on-site or off-site on an organised site visit and participation in group and individual projects. Assessment methods include examinations; written essays and reports; oral presentations; preparation of posters; work placement reports (if applicable).

Work-related learning is included within this programme, so students have the opportunity to engage in real world projects and activities or undertake a work-based learning placement. In doing so, students will be able to apply and further develop their knowledge and employability skills in a ‘world of work’ context. Experience of the workplace is exceptionally valuable in developing career aims and when applying for graduate positions. Work-related learning may take different forms, the most common being: work placements; internships; simulations of workplace activity; and employer-driven case studies. Real world case studies are used wherever possible This programme offers a work placement year, providing a work-based learning opportunity for students studying the programme in sandwich mode. The programme has active links with industry and proactively encourages employer input at each level of the programme.