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Real Estate Management BSc (Hons)
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.
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 reflect the need for responsibly managed and sustainable environments.
Through connections and close links to industry professionals and firms, this course ensures you can hit the ground running when you start a work placement or graduate job.
Please note the change in course title: This course previously ran as ‘Real Estate Management with Business Experience BSc (Hons)' until 2021. For 2022 entry onwards, it is named ‘Real Estate Management BSc (Hons)'.
| Attendance | UCAS code/apply | Year of entry |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years full time | N291 | 2023 (Clearing) 2024 |
| 4 years full time including sandwich year | N290 | 2023 (Clearing) 2024 |
| 4 years full time including foundation year | N292 | 2023 (Clearing) 2024 |
| Location | Kingston Hill |
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- This degree is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). If you wish to work towards a qualification as a chartered surveyor, this degree fulfils the academic requirements.
- Taught at the triple-accredited Kingston Business School, reflecting the entrepreneurial nature of real estate.
- Active liaison with industry professionals and academic mentoring ensures that after three years, you'll have both a degree and the practical understanding that employers are looking for.
At Kingston Business School we lead
What you will study
You will study the knowledge that real estate managers need: valuations, investment, law, economics, corporate strategy, finance, and social and environmental agendas.
Year 1
Year 2
Optional year
Final year
Year 1 gives context to the discipline of estate management. You will study the valuation and appraisal of assets, building technology and the legal and economic principles governing real estate. You will take your first field trip to a major city. A recent trip went to the City of London to visit 122 Leadenhall Street (The Cheese Grater). This visit was then embedded in a real case scenario with a move of an HQ into a prominent EC3 building.
You will also begin the business readiness programme in preparation for your Business Practice in Year 2.
Core modules
Property Inspection, Measurement and Construction
30 credits
This module aims to give students the opportunity to develop a knowledge of building design, construction methods, building performance, pathology and remedial mechanisms across a range of asset types and comparing traditional and non-traditional buildings. At the same, time the social, economic and environmental consequences of building construction are to be appreciated from sustainability, environmental and, legal and regulatory compliance standpoints.
Students will develop a systematic approach to real estate inspection and measurement, learning how regulatory and professional standards impact the way practitioners work.
Planning, Land Use and Development
30 credits
This module aims to develop students' knowledge of current planning legislation and policies in a practice-related context and to offer a contextual awareness of existing, new and emerging planning policy and developing trends. Land, property and planning are closely linked, so the module enables students to gain a practical understanding of the development process from the developers' viewpoint to facilitate development effectively.
Principles of Law, Business Management and Accounting
30 credits
This introductory module provides students with a thorough grounding in both the basics of organisational management and the legal context in which real estate operates. Lectures introduce students to the principles of English Legal System, Land, Tort and Contract Law, and the basics of Landlord and Tenant Law. The module also explores the nature of business and other organisational structures, such as charities and professional bodies, and introduces students to basic Accounting principles. Assessment is done through coursework comprising both group and individual elements and a timed computer-based test.
Real Estate Economics, Valuation and Appraisal
30 credits
This module aims to enable students to have an understanding and appreciate the basic principles of economic theory and investment, the role of media and the main institutions in the marketplace and how they operate. The role of the valuer and valuation approaches and methods will be introduced so students understand the main purposes and bases of value used in the valuation profession. Students will be also be taught to construct and apply valuation and financial formulae in the context of real estate valuations and appraisals. The module is taught by a series of lectures, seminars/IT workshops where students are expected to take an active part. Assessment is by coursework, including a portfolio of in-class timed based assessments.
Year 2 extends your knowledge of valuation across different contexts. You will study the law of landlord and tenant, the UK planning system, and commercial real estate management principles. You will also take a short (normally residential) field trip to a major city. Recent trips include Dublin which culminating in a group development project.
In addition you will complete stage 2 of the business readiness programme. You will carry out your Business Practice in Year 2 from May, for a minimum of three months.
Core modules
Landlord and Tenant: Law and Practice
30 credits
This module provides a legal, practical and professional basis for understanding and applying the law and practice relevant to the control and regulation of commercial and residential tenanted property. It will explore the statutory framework of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Specific reference will be applied to understanding the structure of leases (leaseholds) and property held under commonhold title. The module will also appraise conflict avoidance and dispute resolution mechanisms with an emphasis on mediation, arbitration, expert determination and litigation, and the roles of expert witnesses and advocates in those dispute arenas.
Real Estate Asset Management Practice
30 credits
This module enables students to develop the knowledge and practice skills in relation to real estate management, appreciating landlord and tenant relationships, and being able to evaluate alternative professional strategies in a range of asset and property management scenarios. Emphasis is placed on strategic asset and operational real estate management situations where students will be expected to appraise a range of leased situations and provide the best professional advice. The module also provides an introduction to the accountancy rules and, revenue and capital taxes in relation to their implications for real estate owners and occupiers.
Property Agency: Law and Practice
30 credits
This module aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in the law and practice of real estate agency including the undertaking of market appraisals, effecting marketing campaigns and seeing lettings and sales conclude through the conveyancing process. Students will be introduced to a series of statutory and common law provisions and regulations impacting acquisition, disposal and leasing transactions. Corruption, bribery and money laundering laws and activity will be reviewed. The requirements of the Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety legislation, Planning Law and Energy Performance Certificates will be directly applied to property transactions. The impact of sustainability on property pricing will be considered.
Advanced Real Estate Economics, Valuation and Appraisal
30 credits
This module builds on students' existing knowledge of property appraisal and valuation techniques and develops their skills further. Students undertake more complex problems applying a range of established techniques. This module also develops investment appraisal techniques and applies the use of cash flows to property investments with further more complex statistical analysis with IT workshops. The impact of Valuation Standards and regulatory controls will be appraised in connection with the production of valuations and valuation reports for clients for a range of purposes. The module is taught through lecture and seminar and interactive IT workshops. Assessment is by coursework and examination.
Study abroad 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).
The final year deepens your studies in investment strategy, valuation and asset management. It also extends your knowledge of professional practice, including law and ethics. A coursework assignment culminating in a major group project and an independent research project is also a significant feature.
Core modules
Investment Appraisal and Progressive Valuation Practice
30 credits
This module will allow students to develop a detailed and sector led understanding of the principles, theories, techniques and practices relating to the appraisal and valuation of real estate assets and liabilities for a range of purposes. It will seek to explore more applied valuation and appraisal situations such as undertaking valuations and appraisals in connection with statutory requirements, investment management and portfolio analysis.
Students will apply more critical understanding and develop skills necessary to produce investment and market valuations including undertaking comprehensive appraisals, evaluations and interpretations of real estate investment performance at single asset and portfolio levels. Valuations for alternative markets will be explored with the module introducing an examination of real estate finance and funding activities and developing an understanding of the risk characteristics of both domestic and international property portfolios. Regulatory mechanisms impacting the valuation profession will also be appraised in detail.
Throughout this module, students will develop appraisal and valuation modelling skills applied to analysis and problem solving in relation to investment and portfolio analysis. Seminars, tutorials and workshops will support lectures for student focused learning. Assessments will be based on assignments which will start to develop practitioner skills in the students together with an advanced and applied valuation practice examination.
Professional Practice in Context
30 credits
This module builds on the existing knowledge of the law and professional practice gained by students. It develops further the analytical and critical skills of students when encountering legal and professional practice problems. Knowledge of professional liability law is developed, together with other aspects of professional practice, ethical, legal and due diligence requirements. This module also ensures that students have developed a holistic understanding of sustainability as it applies to built environment professional practice.
Research Project
30 credits
The Research Project is a compulsory 30-credit module for all Real Estate students. It provides an opportunity for each student in their final year of study to design a small scale research project on an original topic. Students will have the opportunity to study in-depth a relevant topic which they find particularly stimulating and to further develop and practise their research skills which they have acquired at earlier stages of their programme of study.
In undertaking the work they should demonstrate knowledge and competence in reviewing literature and in proposing one or more of a range of research methods and draw well-founded conclusions. To support the student, a series of lectures in research methods is given. Assessment is by submission of proposal for a research project, a literature review and the final project consisting of a desk-top and e-research project, triangulation to literature review and conclusions. Ethics, and proposals of appropriate qualitative or quantitative methodology analysis also needs to be given. The project will provide an opportunity for students to synthesise all their learning from the programme and is their final project.
This project will ensure students have integrated their learning and have developed a particular skill and expertise relevant to their future employability. To support project development and production, six 30-minute sessions will be available to each student with direct tutor access and weekly 'open-house' surgeries during the project delivery period.
Corporate Real Estate and Strategic Consulting
30 credits
This module aims to deepen students understanding and knowledge in relation to strategic real estate consultancy and corporate real estate management practice. It enables the students to analyse at strategic, corporate and property levels strategy methods which improve responsible investment and operational performance. The role of real estate as part of organisational structures, business decisions and performance will be appraised in relation to consultancy and management appraisals, activities, interventions and disruptors. Current real estate issues, economic cycles, environmental matters, societal changes and economic drivers will be examined. Tutorials and workshops will support lectures for student focused learning. It is assessed by group and individual work which may include practical or virtual site visit.
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.
Future Skills
Knowledge to give you the edge
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.
At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.
Kingston Business School 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 5% of the world's business schools and recognises the high quality and standard of our business degree offerings.
Life on this course
Guest Alumni from Barclays & GSK
Kingston Business School graduates gave their advice and imparted words of wisdom to our first year students.
Accreditation
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
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.
To qualify as a chartered surveyor, you must:
- gain a RICS-approved academic qualification, such as a degree from Kingston; and
- successfully complete structured training, which ends in an assessment of your competence to practice (APC).
We are actively involved in APC, including preparation courses, and several staff members are RICS assessors. This means that Kingston can help you from the start of your undergraduate degree right through to your registration as a chartered surveyor.
Chartered status is available within this course in the following pathways: validation, commercial property practice, planning and development and residential property.
What our graduates say
What our students say
Alisha Miah
"The Real Estate Management BSc (Hons) at Kingston University really stands out to me because of the passionate lecturers. They truly care about your experience within the university and on your course. There is never a doubt about whether you'll feel supported with your professional and personal development, as well as how inclusive and comfortable they make the environment you are working in. I recently have been appointed to head the Real Estate Society which I will strive to make a community where like-minded individuals can come together to share ideas and collaborate. I am thankful for the immense and continued support from my course in working towards becoming a successful Muslim woman in property."
Entry requirements
If you would like to join us through Clearing 2023, please call our Clearing hotline on 0800 0483 334 (or +44 020 8328 1149 if you are calling from outside the UK) and speak to our friendly and knowledgeable hotliners who will be able to provide information on available courses and will guide you through your options.
Please note the entry requirements listed below are for 2024 entry only.
Teaching and assessment
Who teaches this course?
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on this course. The team includes senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience. Student academic mentors also provide support during certain tutorials / seminars, under the supervision of the module leader.
The following group of staff members are currently involved in the delivery of different elements of this course. This pool is subject to change at any time within the academic year.
Course fees and funding
Additional costs
Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs that are not covered by tuition fees which students will need to consider when planning their studies. Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, access to shared IT equipment and other support services. Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees.
Where a course has additional expenses, we make every effort to highlight them. These may include optional field trips, materials (e.g. art, design, engineering), security checks such as DBS, uniforms, specialist clothing or professional memberships.
After you graduate
You'll graduate ready for a career as a real estate professional, manager, valuation surveyor, agency or investment agent, or another general practice specialisation.
Types of jobs:
- Assistant surveyor
- Investment and estate agent
- Graduate surveyor
- Marketing manager
- Property consultant
- Property manager
- Residential property management surveyor
- Surveyor
- Property development
Employers:
- Savills
- Sothebys Realty
- Lambert Smith Hampton
- CBRE
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Aviva Investors
- Colliers International
- Berkeley Homes
Work placements
Our course offers a work placement to help you develop your skills and gain invaluable experience, this option will also help you to:
- Improve your career choices: Business experience and placements help you to make better-informed career choices and help you stand out from the competition when you look for a job.
- Help with your studies: Statistics indicate that on average students who do placements get better results in their final year.
- Develop your professional skills: Preparing you for your career
- Increase your employability: Each year many of our students receive graduate job offers from their placement employer.
Key information set
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Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Course changes explained.
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
