Explore real estate development and investment projects within wider global, economic, and financial contexts with this Master’s in Real Estate Development and Investment.
The MSc Real Estate Development and Investment is accredited by a leading professional body the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The programme has been designed to appeal to a wide range of applicants including existing property professionals. There is the possibility of conversion to an RICS approved professional qualification. For all applicants, the programme aims to develop their awareness, understanding and critical appreciation of the role of real estate investment and development in a market-led economy. This is done primarily within the context of the United Kingdom but also using comparative analysis of the process in Europe and the rest of the world.
The MSc Real Estate Development and Investment programme develops the students’ awareness, analytical, understanding, and critical appreciation. The programme also develops the skills to enable students to work and study independently and to participate in group activities. Furthermore, the programme encourages professional, research and decision-making skills.
How you will learn
Teaching
You should expect 2-3 days a week on independent learning depending on your prior experience. In a typical week, you will also have lectures, seminars and workshops which may include critiques to discuss your work with colleagues and tutors. Visiting lecturers will attend in each term for specialist lectures, workshops and tutorials. Theory courses will be taught alongside other MSc programmes to encourage subject crossover and multidisciplinary views. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm.
Class sizes
Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars or tutorials by smaller groups. Numbers can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees. Students also take part in shared / collaborative modules with other students from built environment course, providing a perfect opportunity to develop skills in group and teamwork.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you are expected to dedicate time to self-study. This may involve further reading and research, preparing coursework and presentations and preparing for tests and exams.
You can use our Stockwell Street Library and online resources to support you in these activities.
In addition, during the week you can also:
- Attend additional support classes in some modules
- Attend guest lectures from industry experts
- Take part in employability and enterprise workshops
- Join student societies.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.
Assessment
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include ‘practice’ assessments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Each course has formal summative assessments which count towards your final grade. Throughout the year you will receive formative feedback.
Feedback summary
We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
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