REST7018
30 credits
This module asks you to compare and contrast the perspectives of real estate value and capital market valuation when doing a valuation of real estate via the...
Certificate of Real Estate Investment Finance Certificate of Real Estate Investment Finance (CREIF)
Explore financial markets, investment and business decision-making while developing your analytical understanding.
Key facts
- Duration
- Part time: One year
- Level
- Continuing professional development (CPD)
- School
- School of the Built Environment
- Application deadline
At least 6 weeks before the start date.
About this course
This non-credit bearing Certificate in Real Estate Investment Finance (CREIF) programme has been designed for real estate professionals, as well as fund managers and investment bankers, who would like to gain a better understanding of real estate as a financial asset in an investment portfolio. The programme is delivered entirely online, offering students a flexible and innovative way to study, share knowledge and experience in real life situations.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Who is it for?
The programme is designed to help professionals in the real estate industry to deepen their understanding of the financial attributes of real estate in addition to their physical attributes. It is also suitable for people with general business and economics background to develop their knowledge of real estate and how to use it to optimise the company portfolio and performance.
- You should have an honours degree or equivalent.
- It is also desirable to have at least two years' relevant experience in the workplace.
Fees and funding
Fees
£5,000 per person
| Fee types | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Home distance learning | £5,000 (PGCert) |
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
- For information on payment methods please see our Make a Payment page.
- For information about refunds please visit our Refund policy page.
Questions about fees?
Learning and assessment
You’ll develop and expand your knowledge of the practices that underpin the sector by studying four core modules.
- Real Estate Investment Markets
- Applied Real Estate Valuation
- Real Estate Finance & Investment
- Legal and Regulatory Considerations
Each core module is divided into 6 learning packages, and assessed by combination of online quizzes and assignments. There is no formal examinations associated with the programme.
The CREIF programme has been specifically tailored to enhance your online learning. You can share work and study experiences, take part in presentations and receive feedback on assignments. Recordings of the Webinars will be available as part of each module. To enable you to get to know other students and discuss your studies informally, we have set up designated groups. Teaching methods include:
Formally:
- Online webinars
- Virtual office hours
- Discussion board
Informally:
- REIF Seminar Day
Assessment
There are no formal exams. Each module is assessed through a combination of online tests, workbooks, problem-solving, analysis and report writing. This allows students to work at their own pace and keep track of what they have learned.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
REST7020
30 credits
In this module, you will bring together a number of regulatory and tax principles, as well as issues that are implicit in many of the topics covered in the...
How to apply
Please download and complete the application form and email it to rec-creif@brookes.ac.uk
Our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, so module availability and course structures may vary from what is listed here. On rare occasions, we may also need to make updates to our course programmes after publication; for full details, please visit our changes to programmes page (opens in a new tab)