Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Accreditation

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Sandwich Year Out

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

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.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Identify and evaluate the technological, economic, social and environmental framework relating to real estate.
2.
Critically analyse, synthesise, summarise and evaluate information from a range of sources and integrate lines of evidence to support findings or hypotheses.
3.
Produce solutions to problems through the application of subject-specific knowledge and understanding.
4.
Identify and solve problems, demonstrating and exercising independent thinking.
5.
Reason, negotiate and discriminate critically and engage in intellectual debate.
6.
Apply appropriate valuation techniques and methodologies and synthesise knowledge to formulate solutions to Real Estate issues and problems.
7.
Use appropriate techniques and equipment, including digital technologies, for undertaking practical inspection and surveying activities.
8.
Use digital tools and IT applications, with an awareness of the safe, ethical and legal use of digital media.
9.
Formulate strategies that embed professional sector and organisational standards.
10.
Research for, select, manipulate, analyse and interpret data, presenting the results using a range of media.
11.
Evidence effective written, verbal, digital and graphical communication skills; selectively employing them to a variety of audiences.
12.
Apply critical understanding and analysis of valuation methodologies and financial techniques that drive the value of real estate.
13.
Work collaboratively, understanding and respecting the views of others and create positive working relationships within a diverse and inclusive environment.
14.
Evaluate and reflect on performance in an individual and collaborative context, recognising personal strengths and weaknesses.
15.
Take responsibility for their individual development, acquiring the skills for lifelong learning and setting targets for personal, academic and career progression.
16.
Recognise and evaluate the social, legal and economic frameworks and processes concerned with the ownership, use and development of land.
17.
Have a comprehensive understanding of the strategic managerial and business processes associated with real estate management, including Corporate Social responsibilities.
18.
Describe and critically evaluate the regulatory and ethical framework relevant for professional practice within the real estate sector including Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity, Professionalism and Ethics.
19.
Recognise, analyse and evaluate building components and materials, and the pathological processes resulting in the degradation and failure of building components and materials.
20.
Apply surveying methods, and synthesise knowledge and skills in order to systematically detect building defects
21.
Apply critical understanding of academic and digital skills in order to apply academic rigour to all aspects of study.
22.
Apply research design knowledge and skills to collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information and data as part of a major independent research project

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

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).

Opportunities for work related learning

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.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

All modules are core (compulsory). Credit must be attained from all the core modules detailed below to achieve the BSc(Hons) Real Estate, which is the award accredited by the RICS. Students who do not attain credit from all the modules may be eligible for alternative exit awards. These alternative exit … For more content click the Read More button below.

Structure

Entry Requirements

A levels
Alternative qualifications considered
BTECs
International Baccalaureate
NVQ
Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH17-01) business and management