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Real Estate
MSc or PGDip
Key facts
Start dates
September 2022 / January 2023 / September 2023
Course length
Full time: 12 months (Sept start), 18 months (Jan start)
Part time: Part time/distance learning: 30 months (Sept start), 36 months (Jan start)
Department
Accreditation(s)
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Overview
Our MSc in Real Estate is a conversion programme for those looking to enter this dynamic industry.
Developed in close consultation with leading practitioners, this innovative course is led by the latest approaches and best-practice in the global real estate sector. Through the course you’ll study the fundamental principles that underpin the sector.
You’ll be immersed in the industry and build experience by applying your learning to professional scenarios through projects that are routed in practice. You’ll develop a global perspective and have the opportunity to specialise in an area of your interest through your final project.
Our network and graduates extend throughout the industry. Site visits and regular guest lectures from leading specialists means you’ll gain adept knowledge of the sector and provide invaluable networking opportunities. You’ll also benefit from our mentoring scheme run in partnership with our alumni society.
On graduation you’ll be prepared to complete the assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become a Chartered Surveyor.
How to apply
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
The course is primarily open to applicants seeking academic conversion, who hold a 2.1 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) in a non-Real Estate subject. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to a career in real estate, preferably with some work experience.
Candidates with 2.2 degrees will be actively considered - evidencing strong final year performance and/or relevant professional experience.
EU & International applicants who have studied a non-RICS Real Estate undergraduate course are welcome to apply, in order to gain accreditation.
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English you will require a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components.
OR
An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University.
Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
English requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Pathways courses for international and EU students
We offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.
Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.
If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Application process
We advise applying in advance to secure places, and allow sufficient time for applications to be reviewed.
There is no formal application deadline (recruitment closes when teaching capacity is reached).
Applicants should also factor any time needed to meet offer conditions, arrange accommodation, and obtain a UK Student visa (if applicable).
Tuition fees
Please see the fees note
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
2021 / 22
Home (UK) full time
£15,900
Home (UK) part time
£7,950
International / EU full time
£16,700
2022 / 23
Home (UK) full time
£16,200
Home (UK) part time
£8,100
Home (UK) distance learning
£8,100
International / EU full time
£17,100
International / EU part-time
£8,550
International / EU distance learning
£8,550
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
Financial support and scholarships
For general sources of financial support, see our Fees and funding pages.
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course, if any, are detailed below.
This course includes a compulsory European field trip. The cost of travel, from Headington Campus to the destination, accommodation and some meals are funded by the University. For students travelling from an alternative location, personal expenditure and individual visas, where applicable, will be at an additional cost to the student.
In addition this course includes UK-based site visits. These site visits are optional for part-time and distance learners. The cost of travel from Headington Campus to the site, and accommodation where appropriate, for these visits is funded by the University.
An optional Asian city tour is also available for all students. This trip is estimated to cost between £3,000-5,000 for flights, food and accommodation.
Learning and assessment
Master’s degree (MSc)
You must complete:
- Four core 30 credit modules
- Applied Research Methods module (20 credits)
- Applied Project module which offers you the option to select either an applied project, dissertation, or Asian city tour. (40 credits)
PGDiploma
You must complete:
- Four 30 credit modules.
Full time students will typically have one weekly teaching day for each 30 credit module (you’ll study two modules in both first and second semesters). A further day is allocated for applied research methods, guest lectures and UK based field trips.
Part time students may study on-campus or through distance learning. For those studying on-campus, during the semester, you will have one weekly teaching day for the compulsory 30 credit module in which you are enrolled. Distance learners can participate in real-time, and sessions will also be recorded, wherever possible, and made available online so that you can engage with at a pace that suits you.
Outside the module contact hours, you will be expected to undertake independent learning.
Start this course in January
You have the option to start this course in January. You will study a range of modules between January and May. During the summer months of June, July and August you will study further modules and begin work on your dissertation. Between September and December you will complete your final modules and focus on your dissertation.
Study modules
Please note: As our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the modules you can choose from may vary from that shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.
Learning and teaching
This course has been designed to provide you with integral theoretical knowledge, practical experience rooted in industry and a professional network.
We take a practical approach to teaching. Throughout the course you’ll work on complex challenges that are based on real-world scenarios and simulate professional practice. Meaning you’ll have opportunities to apply your learning and build your confidence.
Learning methods include:
- lectures
- seminars
- tutorials
- project work
- problem based learning.
- independent study.
To provide you with a well-rounded understanding of the industry, you’ll study core modules which explore the fundamental principles of the sector:
- Law and professional practice
- Valuation and investment
- Business and management
- Built environment delivery.
Field trips
The course includes UK based field trips and a residential European field trip. You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in an optional Asian city tour which will visit three cities in China and South Asia.
Through these trips you’ll explore a range of major investment, development and management projects and stakeholders’ perspectives, to both experience and critically engage with the challenges of real estate practice across unfamiliar, diverse environmental and social contexts.
Research
The Real Estate teaching team is well respected within the property profession.
The Real Estate and Land Policy Group examines the impact of land and housing markets/policy on broader development processes - particularly for enhancing urban sustainability. We also address broader market-based fundamentals such as valuation, and emerging areas of research include behavioural finance.
After you graduate
Career prospects
The RICS accredited MSc in Real Estate at Oxford Brookes has an excellent reputation in the industry. The course has been designed to ensure that it responds directly to the current and future needs of the industry.
Our academic staff have extensive experience across the industry and our network extends across national and global companies. Throughout the course you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a mentoring programme and gain valuable insight into the industry.
You will graduate with adept skills and a wealth of experience, ready to start your career in the profession and complete your journey to chartered status.
The programme’s links with the major surveying firms is one of its key strengths with the majority of our students, after completing their academic studies, being employed in either the public or private sector. Examples include Barclays, Deloitte, CBRE, Cluttons, Cushman & Wakefield, GVA, JLL, Knight Frank, NHS and Savills.
Our Staff
Mr Mike Patrick
Mike Patrick joined the School of the Built Environment in 2008 and is Subject Co-ordinator for the MSc Real Estate. Prior to Brookes he worked for many years in the real estate fund management industry in the UK and Canada.
Read more about MikeProgramme Changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been published on the website.For more information, please visit our Changes to programmes page.