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Why study this course?
If you’re looking to become a well-versed real estate surveyor, then look no further than our Real Estate MSc. Embarking on a career in property can be highly rewarding, offering plenty of exciting opportunities for you to explore.
Here at London Met, our School of the Built Environment has designed this conversion course to develop you into a top-level, highly-valued real estate professional, with the ability to tackle challenges head on. What’s more, you don’t need to have studied an undergraduate degree in real estate to apply, our MSc can be an entry route into this dynamic industry.
This MSc course will not only exercise your skills in communication and negotiation, but will also expand upon your business, critical thinking and technical skills. You’ll become an expert in all things real estate, from the development of commercial real estate, and valuation of commercial property, to acquisition, management and disposal of buildings across the globe.
Developed alongside industry partners, this course will ensure that you’re at the forefront of innovation and best practice. You’ll also gain invaluable experience on real-world projects and industry scenarios, engaging in authentic learning and assessment. You’ll have the chance to use industry standard technology and software, advancing your career prospects. All this while you study at our welcoming Holloway campus, with excellent transport links to the City and the West End.
Take a direct route into the industry
You don't have to have studied an undergraduate course in real estate to apply for our Real Estate MSc degree course
Gain practical, hands-on experience
You’ll gain invaluable experience by engaging in real-world projects and industry scenarios, as well as having the chance to use industry standard technology and software
Learn from industry professionals
Teaching will be carried out by a combination of expert academics and practitioners to ensure that you graduate with the necessary skills sought by employers
Course details
In addition to the University’s standard entry requirements, you should have:
- A minimum of lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in any subject
Or
- Membership of a recognised professional body whose entry requirements are equivalent to graduate level, and some relevant practical experience
If you’re applying with non-standard qualifications and/or relevant experience you will be considered on an individual basis. Assessment of your experience will confirm that you have achieved the necessary skills.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
Our assessment style promotes accessibility, inclusion, decolonisation, and diversification. The aim of this format is to aid your critical thinking and increase your self awareness on matters around diversity, nationality, ethnicity and culture. We’ll also emphasise the impact that these issues can have on the real estate industry.
This assessment style is achieved twofold:
- Case study analysis – by reviewing case studies from across the globe, you’ll stay ahead of the curve, reflecting on the challenges that real estate surveyors face when working in and with different countries and cultures.
- Project choices – you’ll have the benefit of project choice, allowing you to choose where around the world you would like your project to be located. This format is perfect for incorporating lived experiences and personalisation into projects.
This course also offers a range of assignment methods. Assessment of your modules will rely on various assessment types. Though assessments are mainly coursework based, some modules have been designed to confirm proper understanding and knowledge of core concepts using testing methods. Modules with enquiry-based learning will rely on industry style scenarios.
Portfolios, essays, reports and presentations will form the basis of your coursework. Additionally, you will be required to submit an individual piece of research or a work-based project. This will be a graded piece of work.
Assessment for this course? has been designed in accordance with the University’s new tariff guidelines and policy.
We intend to apply for professional body accreditations for our Real Estate MSc from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as soon as possible.
As a real estate postgraduate, your technical, property management and social skills will be extremely valued by lots of employers in various sectors.
The public and private sector make up a large pool of employment within the field.
Typical employers include:
- Property development and investor companies
- Commercial real estate consultants
- Landed estates
- The Valuation Office
- Government organisations
- Local authorities
Many of the skills gained during your studies are extremely transferable and therefore highly-valued by employers in a range of other sectors too!
If you've already studied your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on any further study with us.
* exclusions apply
If you’re a detail-oriented person with the communication skills to match, then a career in valuing, investing in and developing commercial real estate could be perfect for you. Whether you’re already established within the field or a complete beginner in this area, London Met welcomes you.
How to apply
Use the apply button to begin your application.
If you require a Student visa and wish to study a postgraduate course on a part-time basis, please read our how to apply information for international students to ensure you have all the details you need about the application process.
When to apply
You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.
To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.
To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.
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