BSc in Real Estate Management
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 9,535 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* UK students: £9,535 per year | international: £18,500 for the first year
Key Summary
Kickstart your career in real estate.
Experience tuition at the triple-accredited Kingston Business School, which reflects the entrepreneurial nature of real estate.
This course offers the option of a professional placement year. You can apply directly for this option using the UCAS code on this page that includes professional placement. Alternatively, you can change to this option once you begin the course.
Our strong links with industry professionals, firms, and our local community means we are able to provide excellent networking and employment opportunities. Meaning you will be able to hit the ground running when you’re beginning your career.
This course is part of Kingston Business School, which holds the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). This accreditation has been earned by just 6% of the world's business schools and recognises the high quality and standard of our business degrees. It is also part of The Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics, which delivers high quality degrees accredited by professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, ACT, RICS and ICAEW.
Why choose this course?
Knowledge of real estate is fundamental in understanding the properties we live in, work in and spend our leisure time in. If you're interested in becoming a real estate professional or chartered surveyor, this course is ideal.
Centred around the property life cycle, you'll study valuation, law, estate agency and asset management. As well as economics, planning and development, business management and accounting principles. This broad approach prepares you for various aspects of real estate professions.
You will be taught by an excellent team of chartered surveyors, lawyers and experienced academics with extensive experience of operating in the UK and overseas markets. Your studies will emphasise the need for responsibly managed and sustainable environments, reflecting current industry trends and future challenges. This ensures you will be employment ready on graduation.
Accreditations
Kingston Business School holds the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in recognition of the excellence of its business education. This accreditation has been earned by just 6% of the world's business schools and recognises the high quality and standard of our business degree offerings.
This degree carries full accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) – the leading source of land, property, construction and related environmental knowledge – under its university partnership scheme, ensuring that what you learn is relevant to industry.
We want to ensure anyone with potential and drive has the opportunity to study with us, no matter their background or financial situation. That's why each year, we provide a number of bursaries to help our undergraduate students gain their degree.
- The Kingston bursary
- Bursaries for care leavers
- Bursaries for estranged students
- Bursaries for young adult carers
- Bursaries for Sanctuary Scholars
- Chancerygate Foundation bursary
- Salutem scholarships
- AVSH scholarship
This course offers a comprehensive and in-depth study of real estate management. It includes detailed discussions on property valuations, investment strategies, the legal frameworks in real estate, and the economic factors influencing the property market. The curriculum also addresses corporate strategies and financial considerations within the real estate sector.
The course highlights the significance of understanding the social and environmental impacts in real estate decisions. This broad approach ensures that you will gain a complete and nuanced understanding of the various elements of the real estate industry.
Foundation year: Business
If you would like to study this business degree at Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the first year of a BSc(Hons) course, you may want to consider studying this course with a foundation year.
The foundation year in business is part of a four-year degree and is taught at Kingston College, close to Kingston University's Penrhyn Road campus. You'll be introduced to professional skills, numerical concepts, business IT, marketing, customer care and business law.
Year 1
In the first year, we lay the foundation for your understanding of real estate management. You will explore key concepts such as the valuation and appraisal of real estate assets, the principles of building technology and the legal and economic underpinnings of the real estate sector. This year sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the field, providing you with essential knowledge and skills.
Core modules
- Property Inspection, Measurement and Construction
- Real Estate Economics, Valuation and Appraisal
- Principles of Law, Business Management and Accounting
- Planning, Land Use and Development
Year 2
The second year advances upon the foundational knowledge you acquire in the first year, exploring deeper into specific realms of real estate management. You will engage with more complex topics, including landlord and tenant law, the complexities of the UK planning system, and the principles of commercial real estate management.
Additionally, this year introduces advanced valuation techniques, enhancing your ability to assess property values in various contexts. This stage is vital for developing a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the diverse aspects of the real estate industry.
Core modules
- Real Estate Asset Management Practice
- Property Agency: Law and Practice
- Advanced Real Estate Economics, Valuation and Appraisal
- Landlord and Tenant: Law and Practice
Optional year
You have the option to take an additional year to study abroad or to undertake a year-long work placement (or even a mix of both).
Professional placement year
This course has a professional placement year option which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year. During this professional placement year you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.
Final year
In the final year, you will engage in a comprehensive study of advanced real estate topics, preparing you for professional practice. The curriculum covers complex areas such as investment strategies, asset management, and professional ethics and practice in real estate.
This year includes a significant research component, allowing you to explore an area of interest in depth and apply your accumulated knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Core modules
- Investment Appraisal and Progressive Valuation Practice
- Professional Practice in Context
- Corporate Real Estate and Strategic Consulting
- Real Estate Industry Research Project
- Future Skills Apply
You'll graduate from this course ready for a career as a real estate professional. Graduate job roles include:
- Assistant surveyor
- Investment and estate agent
- Graduate surveyor
- Marketing manager
- Property consultant
- Property manager
- Residential property management surveyor
- Surveyor
- Property development
Graduate employers include:
- Savills
- Sothebys Realty
- Lambert Smith Hampton
- CBRE
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Aviva Investors
- Colliers International
- Berkeley Homes
Embedded within the Real Estate Management BSc (Hons) course and throughout the whole Kingston experience is our dedication to Future Skills.
The intention of Future Skills is to provide you with expertise valued by global business employers. We’ll focus on combining your business acumen with problem-solving, digital competency and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these skills. As a result, you’ll graduate with the knowledge and understanding to give you the edge in a competitive employment market.