Our MSc Spatial Planning and Real Estate Development course provides the foundation, knowledge and skills needed to work as a development surveyor or planner. On completion, graduates will be able to work either in the public or private sectors, advising on the complexities of property development to occupiers, investors, developers and planning authorities.
The course is designed to build understanding of the complex interactions and uncertainties of the development process. It provides students with the essential knowledge components of economics, valuation, planning, law, and regeneration and sustainability principles. It also develops an appreciation of the skills and tasks inherent in development projects, including community participation, satisfying the statutory planning considerations, undertaking the necessary financial appraisals, and achieving funding to make it happen.
Minimum of 2:1 honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in a non-cognate discipline
Minimum of 2:2 honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in a related subject area
Corporate (or chartered) membership of relevant professional institutions will also be considered
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SEMESTER 1
Mandatory
Spatial Planning
Urban Economy and Property Markets
Real Estate Appraisal and Finance
Strategic Spatial Vision Project
SEMESTER 2
Mandatory
Governance Participation and Community Planning
Environmental Planning
Optional courses
Real Estate Management and Sustainability
Real Estate Investment Analysis
Social Sustainability
SEMESTER 3
Research dissertation (MSc students)
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