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Heriot-Watt University: Real Estate

Institution Heriot-Watt University View institution profile
Department Planning and Housing
Web https://www.hw.ac.uk/postgraduate-study
Email studywithus@hw.ac.uk
Telephone 0131 451 3729
Study type Taught

Summary

MSc Real Estate allows you to understand the operation of real estate markets and gain experience of the techniques applied in them. During the master’s programme, you’ll gain a comprehensive foundational knowledge of real estate from a global syllabus related to and linked with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) core competencies.

During the master’s programme, you’ll develop a thorough understanding, application and evaluation of valuation, investment and appraisal techniques.  

As a graduate, you’ll be able to: - draw on a wide range of occupier, valuation, and investment appraisal techniques,

  • understand legal and planning frameworks in the context of the built environment,

  • comment on the economics and interplay with the real estate industry and professions,

  • have a critical and in-depth understanding of the nature of property investment decisions, including complex current and future issues at the forefront of both academic research and professional practice.

The career-focused degree is suitable for individuals from a wide range of academic backgrounds, looking to develop the skills and knowledge required for a wide range of professional careers within commercial real estate, investment or development.

Your learning environment

MSc Real Estate is taught though a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops including computing, debates, guest lectures and case study scenarios. The linking of theory and practice is prominent throughout this programme, as well as the focus on best practice. Learning is interactive, hands on and practical, combining educational and vocational aims.

Outside of the classroom, you can get involved with the Heriot-Watt Student Union by participating in student groups, becoming an Academic Rep, and joining societies.

Societies provide a great opportunity to meet likeminded people, get involved in regular social and networking events, and gain insights into career prospects. 

Customise your learning

You can choose whether to study the programme full-time or part-time at our Edinburgh campus. This flexibility allows you to fit your postgraduate studies around your lifestyle. The programme begins in September and will last 12 months full time or 24 months part time.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) providing a fast-track pathway to becoming chartered. RICS accreditation demonstrates a globally recognised standard of real estate education.

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