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University of Reading

BSc Real Estate with MSc/Dip Urban Planning & Development

Program overview

The combination of a BSc in Real Estate with an MSc Diploma in Urban Planning and Development offers a unique advantage, equipping individuals with the ability to discern the financial potential of development opportunities while fostering awareness of environmental and social issues in urban planning.

Last updated: April 9, 2024

Henley Business School

Whiteknights House, Reading RG6 6UD

1968

Academic Information

Degree offered

BSc Real Estate with MSc/Dip Urban Planning & Development

Length of program

4 years

Number of Credits Required

120 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The program aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills for a thriving career as a chartered surveyor and/or chartered town planner in relevant fields. It fosters confidence in engaging with market and development processes, underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, offers a structured yet adaptable learning framework, and ensures that the skills acquired are applicable to various occupational and professional requirements.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Year 1

  • Introduction to Data Analysis
  • Introductory Economics for Business and Finance
  • Property, Law, Rights and Institutions
  • Real Estate Valuation I
  • Contemporary Issues in Real Estate and Planning
  • Ethics and Sustainable Development

Year 2

  • Real Estate and Urban Economics
  • Real Estate Valuation II
  • Real Estate and Planning Law
  • Real Estate Entrepreneurship and Technology
  • Planning Theory and Practice
  • Optional Module

Year 3

  • Development Process
  • Development Appraisal and Finance
  • Urban Design in the Development Process
  • Project in Development and Planning
  • Module
  • Module

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • Student Society
  • Evening Lectures

Real estate extracurricular activities available

  • Annual Student Ball
  • Sporting Fixtures

Networking opportunities

  • The Reading Network
  • Connections with Industry: British Property Federation & Investment Property Forum
  • Careers Development Advisor

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Real Estate Adviser
  • Property Developer
  • Planning Consultant

Average salary post graduation

$£29,000

  • Land Securities
  • LSH
  • The National Trust
  • PwC
  • Savills
  • SEGRO
  • Strutt & Parker
  • TH Real Estate
  • Vail Williams
  • Valuation Office Agency

Common employers​

  • AXA Real Estate
  • Barton Willmore
  • Berkeley Homes
  • Bilfinger GVA
  • BNP Paribas Real Estate
  • CBRE
  • Colliers International
  • Cushman & Wakefield
  • Deloitte Real Estate
  • EC Harris
  • The Environment Agency
  • Gerald Eve
  • Grosvenor
  • Hammerson
  • JLL
  • Knight Frank

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Richard Nunes

Associate Professor of Planning and Sustainability

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

  • Bracknell at 70: Lessons from a newly-regenerated New Town (Emma Street, Victor Nicholls)

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

James Latham

Director-Pioneer Group

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Hannah Bennett

Senior Surveyor-Vail Williams

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Reading Real Estate Foundation (RREF)

  • RREF Hardship Grants
  • RREF Careers Fair
  • RREF Mentoring Programme
  • RREF Access Internships
  • RREF bursaries
  • John Miles Memorial Scholarship
  • RREF Student Wellbeing Programme
  • Corporate support

Accreditations and Rankings

Real Estate and Planning-Land and Property Management (National)

Ranking: 1

Leading Real Estate Centre in Europe-Urban Land Institute

Ranking: 3

Construction, Surveying and Planning-National

Ranking: 1

Awards or recognition

  • No. 1 UK Land and Property Management (overall subject)-Complete University Guide 2024
  • No. 5 UK Student Satisfaction in Land and Property Management-Good University Guide for the Times and Sunday Times 2024
  • No.8-UK Business and Management -for graduate career prospects
  • No.16 UK Overall Subject Business and Management- Guardian University 2024
  • No. 8 UK Graduate Prospects Business and Management-Guardian University 2024

Financial Information

Tuition fees

£9,250 a year

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Whiteknights House
Reading, RG6 6UD

State of the art Facilities

The campus also houses many of our teaching and research facilities, including modern, well-equipped study areas, as well as several halls of residence – all of which are within a 15-minute walkfrom the Library.

Campus Size

The University of Reading is a public institution with a campus size of 130-hectare.

Contact Information

Undergraduate Admissions

Miller Building Whiteknights Campus Reading, RG6 6AB UK

+44 (0)118 378 8372

Reading Real Estate Society (UOR Real Estate SOC)

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