Real Estate Management and Development MSc/Diploma

  • Delivery: Full Time, Part Time, Distance Learning
  • Programme type: Taught Programme
  • Study location:
  • Edinburgh
  • Entry date:
  • January, September

Overview

The challenge faced by built environment professionals today, from the highest level of international cooperation right down to the neighbourhood, is to build more sustainable communities through development which integrates economic, social and environmental goals. This challenge sets the agenda for the Institute for Housing, Urban and Real Estate Research. The Institute is a leading provider of education and research in property economics and housing policy. At postgraduate level, the discipline offers a range of professionally accredited postgraduate degrees in Housing and Real Estate.

These programmes equip students with the specialist knowledge, skills and attitudes you need to contribute through your chosen field to making better places in which to live, work, rest and play. But that goal also needs mutual understanding between the professions, and our cross-disciplinary learning style will help students acquire that.

Our active professional and research links with industry and government ensure that your education will be relevant, up-to-date, and grounded in the real world. We offer an outstanding record of graduate employment in the UK, and students will have the chance to benefit from our international links. The real estate market encompasses a diverse range of residential, commercial and industrial land and property. This programme provides the foundation knowledge and skills needed by future property professionals. Real estate professionals advise on a broad range of areas needed by occupiers, developers and investors.

The programme provides the essential learning components of economics, valuation, construction, investment, law, planning, management and development. The programme will develop individual’s skills to allow them to understand the complex interactions and dynamics of the property market including a sound understanding of valuation and appraisal techniques. You will gain an appreciation of the processes taking place within property transactions, development projects and investment funding. On completion of this programme graduates will be able to:

  • Convey knowledge and understanding of and apply specialist skills within, scientific, technical and business areas of landed property, consistent with the training requirements of general practice chartered surveyors
  • Draw upon a sound foundation of knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures of surveying and the property industry
  • Demonstrate sophisticated intellectual and research skills proficient for a professional career
  • Evaluate complex problems and formulate original ideas and proposals relevant to the built environment
  • Appreciate the values, ethics, responsibilities and rules governing professional general practice surveying, and the need for professional integrity when advising clients

Professional recognition

The MSc programme has professional accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Heriot-Watt University is a leading centre for the education of commercial and residential property professionals in the UK.

Graduate opportunities

The MSc in Real Estate Management and Development programme is focussed on industrial and professional relevance, ensuring that graduates of the programme are quickly able to make a positive and effective contribution to the success of their working environment, and the development of their own professional careers.

The programme is suitable for graduates with an interest in pursuing a career as a general practice chartered surveyor with a focus on commercial or residential property valuation, development, management or investment.

Overview

The challenge faced by built environment professionals today, from the highest level of international cooperation right down to the neighbourhood, is to build more sustainable communities through development which integrates economic, social and environmental goals. This challenge sets the agenda for the Institute for Housing, Urban and Real Estate Research. The Institute is a leading provider of education and research in property economics and housing policy. At postgraduate level, the discipline offers a range of professionally accredited postgraduate degrees in Housing and Real Estate.

These programmes equip students with the specialist knowledge, skills and attitudes you need to contribute through your chosen field to making better places in which to live, work, rest and play. But that goal also needs mutual understanding between the professions, and our cross-disciplinary learning style will help students acquire that.

Our active professional and research links with industry and government ensure that your education will be relevant, up-to-date, and grounded in the real world. We offer an outstanding record of graduate employment in the UK, and students will have the chance to benefit from our international links. The real estate market encompasses a diverse range of residential, commercial and industrial land and property. This programme provides the foundation knowledge and skills needed by future property professionals. Real estate professionals advise on a broad range of areas needed by occupiers, developers and investors.

The programme provides the essential learning components of economics, valuation, construction, investment, law, planning, management and development. The programme will develop individual’s skills to allow them to understand the complex interactions and dynamics of the property market including a sound understanding of valuation and appraisal techniques. You will gain an appreciation of the processes taking place within property transactions, development projects and investment funding. On completion of this programme graduates will be able to:

  • Convey knowledge and understanding of and apply specialist skills within, scientific, technical and business areas of landed property, consistent with the training requirements of general practice chartered surveyors
  • Draw upon a sound foundation of knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures of surveying and the property industry
  • Demonstrate sophisticated intellectual and research skills proficient for a professional career
  • Evaluate complex problems and formulate original ideas and proposals relevant to the built environment
  • Appreciate the values, ethics, responsibilities and rules governing professional general practice surveying, and the need for professional integrity when advising clients

Professional recognition

The MSc programme has professional accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Heriot-Watt University is a leading centre for the education of commercial and residential property professionals in the UK.

Graduate opportunities

The MSc in Real Estate Management and Development programme is focussed on industrial and professional relevance, ensuring that graduates of the programme are quickly able to make a positive and effective contribution to the success of their working environment, and the development of their own professional careers.

The programme is suitable for graduates with an interest in pursuing a career as a general practice chartered surveyor with a focus on commercial or residential property valuation, development, management or investment.

Programme content

For the MSc, students undertake eight taught courses plus the research dissertation. Students on the Diploma programme take eight taught courses. Students can opt to complete a total of four courses and graduate with the Heriot-Watt University Postgraduate Certificate. Each taught course represents 150 hours of student effort and the dissertation represents 600 hours.

Semester 1

  • Real Estate Economics
  • Real Estate Appraisal and Evaluation 1
  • Construction Technology
  • Spatial Planning (Edinburgh)
  • International Planning and Property
  • Law (Dubai, Distance Learning)

Semester 2

  • Real Estate Investment and Analysis
  • Real Estate Management and Sustainability
  • Real Estate Development
  • Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation 2

Entry requirements

For MSc level entry applicants must have:

  • Minimum of 2:2 honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in cognate and semi-cognate subject area. For PG conversion programmes, non-cognate degrees will be considered. Corporate (or chartered) membership of relevant professional institutions will also be considered.

 

For PG Diploma level entry applicants must have:

  • Third class honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate subject area PLUS 2 years of relevant experience at an appropriate level completed post qualification.
  • Cognate or semi-cognate ordinary degree PLUS 3-4 years of relevant experience at an appropriate level following graduation. 
  • Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements or have no formal academic qualifications will be considered individually based on their CV and interview.  Admission via this route will be at the discretion of the Director of Admissions and the number of successful applicants will be restricted. 

 

There is no entry at PG Certificate level except through exceptional agreement with approved learning partners.

 

Non-graduating study at masters level:

  • Entry is based on CV or on formal academic qualifications or graduate (or incorporated) membership of a relevant professional institution. 

 

English language requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required with all elements passed at 6.0 or above. 

Applicants who have previously successfully completed programmes delivered in the medium of English language will be required to provide documentary evidence of this.  Examples would be secondary school education or undergraduate degree programme.   A minimum of one year of full time study (or equivalent) in the medium of English language will be required.

Distance learning students

Please note that independent distance learning students who access their studies online will be expected to have access to a PC/laptop and internet.

Tuition fees

Fees for this programme can be found on our Tuition fees page.

Scholarships & bursaries