Real Estate and Property Management, BSc

Course summary

Real Estate and Property Management is a career-focussed course aimed to inspire students, aspiring entrepreneurs and future consultants in one of the largest business sectors of the world. The paradigm shift in commercial properties coupled with the urban migration driven housing sector challenges offers a lucrative career option in the provision of land and accommodation. The course will develop your understanding of the differences in these roles and help you shape your own desired career path.   

• As a prospective commercial real estate and property manager, you could find yourself providing consultancy and advice to large organisations and corporate and private clients on risk, investment, the law and asset management.

• The course includes modules on commercial and corporate real estate management specifically linked to Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) competencies.

• You will have access to our unique Simulation Centre, where we can provide real-life scenarios for you to engage with making you even more prepared for entering the workplace.

key course benefitsWhether you want to set up your own business or work as an advisor to large multinational and multi-disciplinary businesses, this course will provide you with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills. To help you do this, the course offers the following innovative features:

• Development of professional practice and entrepreneurial skills.

• Focus on sustainability and regeneration.

• SIGMA Maths Support Centre and Centre for Academic Writing.

• You will have the opportunity to undertake some additional internationally recognised professional qualifications such as BREEAM Certificates, etc.

• You will have opportunities to develop the capabilities to work overseas, attend international field trips and study or work abroad for a year as part of your studies.

Modules

This course has a common first year.The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).Common first-year courses:Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)Architectural Design and Technology MSciBuilding Surveying BSc (Hons)Construction Project Management BSc (Hons)Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons)ModulesMaterials and Building SurveyingConstruction Technology and Environmental Sciences Spatial Design and Visual CommunicationProfessional Skills DevelopmentProject and Cost ManagementSustainable EnvironmentsYear TwoThe second year is when you develop a deeper understanding of Real Estate Development and Investment besides advanced practice of law for Landlord and Tenancy – where you represent either the Landlord or Tenant in a dispute case in our moot court as part of your assessment.You will further gain a good grasp of Urban Design and Planning within the context of development and investment in urban locations.ModulesLaw for Built Environment ProfessionalsReal Estate Economics and Financial AccountingUrban Design for Resilient CommunitiesReal Estate Development and InvestmentAdaptation Design and Building PathologySustainable Environments in Society: Developing SolutionsPlacement YearThere’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee of £1,250*.For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Final YearYear three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from previous years. ModulesInterdisciplinary ProjectAdvanced Real Estate and Property ValuationLandlord and Tenancy in PracticeCorporate and Commercial Real Estate ManagementReal Estate Entrepreneurship and Property ConsultancyResearch DissertationWe regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Assessment method

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.Assessment methods include:Formal examinationsPhase testsEssaysGroup workPresentationsReportsProjectsCourseworkExamsIndividual AssignmentsLaboratoriesPostersThe Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

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This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first-year courses: Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology MSci Building Surveying BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons) Modules Materials and Building Surveying Construction Technology and Environmental Sciences Spatial Design and Visual Communication Professional Skills Development Project and Cost Management Sustainable Environments Year Two The second year is when you develop a deeper understanding of Real Estate Development and Investment besides advanced practice of law for Landlord and Tenancy – where you represent either the Landlord or Tenant in a dispute case in our moot court as part of your assessment. You will further gain a good grasp of Urban Design and Planning within the context of development and investment in urban locations. Modules Law for Built Environment Professionals Real Estate Economics and Financial Accounting Urban Design for Resilient Communities Real Estate Development and Investment Adaptation Design and Building Pathology Sustainable Environments in Society: Developing Solutions Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee of £1,250*. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Final Year Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from previous years. Modules Interdisciplinary Project Advanced Real Estate and Property Valuation Landlord and Tenancy in Practice Corporate and Commercial Real Estate Management Real Estate Entrepreneurship and Property Consultancy Research Dissertation We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website