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Real Estate Investment and Finance – (M.Sc.)
Heriot-Watt University
School of the Built Environment
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,043 - | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, May, October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The challenge faced by built environment professionals today, from the highest level of international cooperation right down to the neighbourhood, is to build more sustainable communities through development which integrates economic, social and environmental goals. This challenge sets the agenda for the Urban Studies discipline. The School is a leading provider of education and research in property economics, spatial planning and housing policy. At postgraduate level the discipline offers a range of professionally accredited postgraduate degrees in Housing, Planning and Real Estate.
These programmes equip students with the specialist knowledge, skills and attitudes you need to contribute through your chosen field to making better places in which to live, work, rest and play. But that goal also needs mutual understanding between the professions and our cross-disciplinary learning style will help students acquire that. Our active professional and research links with industry and government ensure that your education will be relevant, up-to-date, and grounded in the real world. We offer an outstanding record of graduate employment in the UK, and students will have the chance to benefit from our international links.
Professionals working in the real estate investment market face many challenges. The global nature of the property market, rapid developments in research tools and business practice, new competition from those operating in the broader investment markets and the development of alternatives to direct property investment all add new dimensions to the role of the property professional in this field. On completion of this programme graduates will be able to:
· Convey knowledge and understanding of, and apply specialist skills within, scientific, technical and business areas of landed property, and real estate investment.
· Draw upon a sound foundation of knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures of surveying and the property industry.
· Demonstrate sophisticated intellectual and research skills proficient for a professional career.
· Evaluate complex problems and formulate original ideas and proposals relevant to the real estate investment market.
· Appreciate the values, ethics, responsibilities and rules governing professional general practice surveying, and the need for professional integrity when advising clients.
Contents
For the MSc, students undertake eight taught courses plus the research dissertation. Students on the Diploma programme take eight taught courses. Students can opt to complete a total of four courses and graduate with the Heriot-Watt University Postgraduate Certificate. Each taught course represents 150 hours of student effort and the dissertation represents 600 hours.
Semester 1
· Real Estate Economics
· Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation 1
· Macroeconomics, Finance and Built Environment
· Spatial Planning (Edinburgh)
· International Planning and Property Law (Distance Learning)
Semester 2
· Real Estate Investment Analysis
· International Property Markets and Investment
· Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation 2
· Real Estate Development
The programme is offered on a full time study basis (12 months) or part time on a day-release basis (24 months). The programme is also offered via attendance-free distance learning.
Many of our distance learning students are in highly demanding employment. These students can opt to reduce the level of study per year and increase the study period to a maximum of six years, thus gaining a respected postgraduate degree whilst contributing to the CPD requirements of their professional bodies.
Arrangements can be made for distance learning students to sit exams at a number of centres throughout the world. Students receive comprehensive course study packs by post. A PC with e-mail and Internet access is necessary for those students to gain the fullest learning experience from the programme.
Graduate Opportunities
This programme is aimed at those who aspire to, or are already working in the real estate investment market. Students come from a range of backgrounds in international professional practice, consultancy and the public sector and use the knowledge and skills gained in this internationally recognised postgraduate qualification to enhance their career development in their chosen field. In addition, the programme’s modular structure assists students in contributing effectively to meet the CPD requirements of their professional bodies. This programme has been developed to provide graduates with a broad knowledge and understanding of property as an asset class within national and international investment markets and with the skills needed to research, analyse and advise on investment decisions accordingly.
Professional Recognition
This MSc programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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Register Now!Requirements
For MSc level entry students must hold a good (second class) honours degree in a relevant discipline; full membership of a relevant professional institution; or equivalent UK/overseas qualifications.
Applicants without the above qualifications but who have significant industry experience will be considered on an individual basis. Potential applicants are advised to contact the course director in the first instance. Students admitted onto the Diploma course who perform well have the option of transferring to the MSc course.
English Language Requirements
If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:
* 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
* 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
* 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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