Course descriptionMSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time, up to 60 months on modular basis
The programme will deliver a highly regarded professional education in real estate and regeneration. It has been developed in close consultation with the relevant professional, policy and business communities and is intended to provide an intensive fast-track entry to a professional career for well-motivated, high-quality postgraduate students. The programme is professionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Content
The programme is divided into three equal parts, with the second part further subdivided.
Part 1: Understanding cities, markets, institutions and governance
* Changing cities and neighbourhoods
* Contemporary government and governance (real estate and planning)
* Development economics and real estate appraisal.
Part 2a: Becoming a reflective and effective practitioner
* Professional practice and ethics
* Strategic management and decision-making.
Part 2b: Making a practical difference
* Real estate markets
* Strategic real estate management
* Regenerating cities: strategies and evaluation.
Part 3: Research skills and experience
* Dissertation or major project in real estate or planning (with research methods).