The MSc Real Estate Finance and Investment concentrates on the financing and investment of property but also provides an overview of surveying and property issues. It leads to a career in surveying a well-respected profession with excellent earning potential and the opportunity to work anywhere in the world. This course gives graduates of a non-associated degree a set of transferable skills that make students highly sought after in the job market, and provides the core technical knowledge and skills required for Chartered RICS membership. As students on this course, they will be able to gain free student membership of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Investment Property Forum (IPF).
Students are taught in small classes and have regular visits from professionals as guest speakers and lecturers. They'll gain an advanced understanding of real estate finance and investment and add depth to their studies through examining valuation, appraisal, development and management. Students will also learn how to apply theory to the real world, so they're prepared to pursue their career in real estate finance and investment. Students will develop master's level research and analysis skills and complete a dissertation in a specific area of interest.