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University of Aberdeen: Real Estate
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Business School |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Kick-start your career in the chartered surveying profession with this vocational Masters, fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Open to students from any background who wish to pursue a career in property valuation, investment, or development.
The MSc Real Estate has been running at the University of Aberdeen for over 20 years, underpinned by our world-renowned strength in the subject. Combining academic rigour with the professional edge, this RICS-accredited degree has become highly regarded by employers throughout the world.
Students will develop quantitative skills in economics, finance, and business; gain an understanding of the institutional, legal and policy environment of real estate; and learn about property management, investment, and development.
Students will also develop analytical and problem-solving skills in a strategic business context and have the opportunity to network with potential employers from a range of national and multi-national companies. Learning is also supplemented by a variety of field trip opportunities, including a European field trip which provides insights from key players in the international real estate business.
In the third term students have a choice of three options, which open up opportunities for a commercial or international focus of study: - Write a traditional dissertation on a relevant topic of your choosing
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Undertake a work placement in professional practice. Students are responsible for finding their own placement, but our staff are able to support and guide you in this process.
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Visit a range of cities in Asia as part of the Asian Cities course, developing reports based on learning from the trip. Students will incur the costs of this course plus costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence for their time in Asia.
Many of our staff are engaged in active research, ensuring that the course content remains at the forefront of current thinking and gives our students the great advantage of accessing a wealth of powerful data. The Business School is home to the Centre for Real Estate Research (CRER). Since its inception in 1995, CRER has become an internationally recognised research group which seeks to shape the global research agenda in real estate.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is an undergraduate degree at UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The degree is a 12 month full time ’conversion’ programme for students with a wide range of first degrees who want to fast-track a career path into the real estate profession. With proven academic credentials, this Master's degree has been running at the University of Aberdeen for over 20 years, underpinned by our world-renowned strengths in valuation, property investment, economics and finance. Combining academic rigour with the professional edge, the degree has become highly regarded by employers throughout the world.
The programme includes a London or European city field trip in Term 2. In the third term students have a choice of three options which open up opportunities for a commercial or an international focus of study, either by writing a traditional dissertation, visiting a range of cities in Asia as part of the Asian Cities course with associated reports based on learning from the trip or undertaking a work placement in professional practice.
The University of Aberdeen is a leader in teaching and research in the field of real estate and this programme builds on our considerable strengths in these areas. The Business School is home to The Centre for Real Estate Research (CRER). Since inception in 1995, the CRER has matured into an established and internationally recognised research grouping: it supports members in the development of collaborative research activity and seeks to shape the rapidly emerging international research agenda in real estate, including the role of real estate for global problems such as carbon emissions, the problem of population growth and ageing populations and the use of AI and technology in Real Estate. Many of our staff are engaged in active research ensuring that the course content remains at the forefront of current thinking and gives our students the great advantage of accessing a wealth of powerful data.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is an undergraduate degree at UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Summary
The degree is a 12 month full time ’conversion’ programme for students with a wide range of first degrees who want to fast-track a career path into the real estate profession. With proven academic credentials, this Master's degree has been running at the University of Aberdeen for over 20 years, underpinned by our world-renowned strengths in valuation, property investment, economics and finance. Combining academic rigour with the professional edge, the degree has become highly regarded by employers throughout the world.
The programme includes a London or European city field trip in Term 2. In the third term students have a choice of three options which open up opportunities for a commercial or an international focus of study, either by writing a traditional dissertation, visiting a range of cities in Asia as part of the Asian Cities course with associated reports based on learning from the trip or undertaking a work placement in professional practice.
The University of Aberdeen is a leader in teaching and research in the field of real estate and this programme builds on our considerable strengths in these areas. The Business School is home to The Centre for Real Estate Research (CRER). Since inception in 1995, the CRER has matured into an established and internationally recognised research grouping: it supports members in the development of collaborative research activity and seeks to shape the rapidly emerging international research agenda in real estate, including the role of real estate for global problems such as carbon emissions, the problem of population growth and ageing populations and the use of AI and technology in Real Estate. Many of our staff are engaged in active research ensuring that the course content remains at the forefront of current thinking and gives our students the great advantage of accessing a wealth of powerful data.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is an undergraduate degree at UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Overview
The University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK. Founded by Bishop William Elphinstone in 1495, the beautiful campus attracts a diverse international community of over 14,000 students from over 130 countries.
The University of Aberdeen is ranked as a Top 15 UK university by the Guardian University Guide 2025 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It also ranks second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2024.
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