Real Estate - BSc (Hons)

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The demand for real estate surveyors across the globe is high and growing. Developing you into an employable graduate is something that our School of the Built Environment is strongly committed to. Through this BSc, you’ll develop the valuable skills sought by employers within the field and become confident in tackling complex challenges head on.

The first year of the course provides you with a thorough grounding in law, planning, economics and valuation. As the course continues to progress, you’ll become proficient in key areas such as investment, development, asset management and urban regeneration. The social value of real estate and sustainable development will be echoed regularly throughout your studies. 

What’s more, our location in London provides us with unparalleled access to some of the UK and world’s most influential real estate organisations, multidisciplinary consultancies, developers, contractors and industry professional bodies. On our doorstep are some of the UK’s most important projects, including major urban redevelopment projects across London and South-East London. 

Through your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with these organisations and projects. You’ll take part in site visits and attend guest lectures. The work experience completed on live industry projects will inform your course assessments. In addition, you’ll engage with real estate surveyors, developers and consultancies.

Upon successful completion of this BSc, you’ll be a highly motivated, knowledgeable and skilled individual, able to pursue a professional career in this exciting sector.

Assessment

Our assessments are primarily coursework based, though some modules will confirm proper understanding and knowledge of core concepts through testing methods. For modules with enquiry-based learning, industry style scenarios will form the basis of your coursework.

Your coursework will be made up of presentations, portfolios, essays and reports. In addition, you will need to submit your own research or work-based project, which you’ll then be graded on. 

We promote decolonisation and diversification and all assessments for this course are inclusive and accessible. Our assessment styles have been designed to increase your awareness on issues relating to diversity, ethnicity, nationality and culture. We’ll also highlight the impact that these issues can have on the real estate industry.

This assessment style is achieved using two different methods:

• Case study analysis – by looking at case studies from around the world, you’ll assess the challenges that real estate professionals face when working in different countries and with different cultures. 
• Project choices – you’ll have the option of various project choices, allowing you to choose where in the world you want your projects to be based. This will give you the opportunity to personalise projects and draw upon your own lived experience.

Additionally, several modules allow for assessment choice, allowing you to agree with the module team the format of presentations. Presentations can be in person, pre-recorded or even via PowerPoint, with a commentary. A live scheduled Q&A will form a valuable part of all presentations. 

Assessment for this course has been developed according to the University’s new tariff guidelines and policy.

Professional accreditation

We intend to apply for professional body accreditations for our Real Estate BSc from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as soon as possible.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University’s standard entry requirements, you should have:

• A minimum of grades CCC in three A levels (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, e.g. BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
• English language and mathematics GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

Accelerated study

If you have relevant qualifications or credit from a similar course, it may be possible to enter this course at an advanced stage rather than beginning in the first year. Please note, advanced entry is only available for September start. Please see our information for students applying for advanced entry. 

To discuss specific qualifications that may make you eligible for advanced entry to this course, please contact courseenquiries@londonmet.ac.uk. 

Advanced entry to Year 2 and 3 as a top up:
If you’ve done a level 4 and/or level 5 equivalent qualification which maps against our own module learning outcomes, and are looking to top up to a full bachelor’s degree, it is possible to join this course from Year 2 or 3.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Modular structure

Where this course can take you

As a real estate graduate, your business knowledge, property management and people skills will be highly-valued by a range of employers in various sectors.
 
Both the public and private sector make up a huge source of employment within the field. 
 
Typical employers include:
 

• Residential and commercial property developers
• Property consultants 
• Housing associations
• Public sector organisation 
• Major infrastructure organisations
• Specialist consultants

The technical, management and professional skills gained during your studies will also be valued by employers in other sectors, such as project management, and estate agencies.

Our School of the Build Environment offers a masters course in Construction Project Management, should you wish to continue your studies at a postgraduate level.

Who is this course for?

If you’re a highly-motivated, self-starter, have a good business sense and a passion for creating a sustainable built environment, then this course is the course for you. Whether you’ve established a career within the industry or are a complete beginner to the subject, London Met welcomes you.

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When to apply

You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.

To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.