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University of Glasgow: Real Estate PgCert

Institution University of Glasgow View institution profile
Department School of Social and Political Sciences View department profile
Web www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical
Study type Taught

Summary

The programme provides you with a comprehensive and professionally-focused overview of the real estate industry. If you are already in real estate and want to extend your knowledge and understanding of the industry through reflective and structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD) learning, this programme is for you.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME - There is significant input from industry to our teaching programme, including teaching on some courses, guest lectures and seminars. There are also informal opportunities to meet people from industry at open events and recruitment presentations.

  • You can gain this qualification in a manner that works best with your professional commitments, either through one year of full-time study or on a modular basis over two or more years.

  • If you satisfy the progression requirements, this qualification provides an entrance route to the MSc in Real Estate and MSc in City Planning and Real Estate Development.

  • An optional field trip to London will provide you with an insight into the complex socio-economic dynamics of city building and design through visits to high profile real estate, planning and regeneration projects. You will have the opportunity to both meet and speak with senior industry professionals and policymakers involved in the delivery of major urban developments. Past trips have included visits to The Shard, Olympic Park, Crossrail, Battersea Power Station.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core and two optional courses. This programme intended to provide a recognised University qualification for practitioners who wish to extend their knowledge and understanding through reflective and structured CPD learning. It is also a good first step if you want to make a start in this industry or it may also serve as a launch pad for less experienced students into the range of MSc programmes in Real Estate, and City Planning.

Core courses Economics of Planning and Development Lab Real Estate Markets Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal (20)

Optional courses International Housing Policy International Real Estate Markets International Residential Real Estate Strategic Real Estate Management Sustainable Housing Development (10 Credits) Sustainable Real Estate Investment

CAREER PROSPECTS Career opportunities exist in real estate development, investment and management.

Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

The University of Glasgow’s School of Social & Political Sciences  links core social science disciplines to deliver high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research. We offer a wide variety of programmes for those interested in the development and impact of economies and societies globally.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Social & Political Sciences is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.

School of Social & Political Sciences rankings and accolades

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