Real Estate Development: University of Westminster

Introduction

The course is fully accredited by the the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

The aim of the course is to provide a detailed understanding of the property development and appraisal process encompassing the financial, physical, legal and social aspects. Students will analyse development situations and respond to particular development problems with derived solutions. You will be able to critically appraise options and independently evaluate alternative courses of action.

Course aims

The course will: develop a thorough understanding of the processes and procedures of urban regeneration by identifying and evaluating best practice; develop a critical appreciation of the underlying dynamics of localities, towns and cities in the UK and European economies; and enhance personal and professional skills to take advantage.

Course content

Core Modules:

• Construction Law
• Corporate Management
• Development Appraisal and Funding
• Dissertation (Double Module)
• Financial and Asset Management
• Risk Management
• Site Assembly and Planning

Option Modules:

• Commercial Management
• Community Development and Involvement
• Environmental Strategies and
• Policy Processes
• Facilities Management
• International Perspectives on Urban Policy
• Neighbourhood Management Practice
• Premises Law
• Project Management
• Public Space and the Public Realm
• Space Strategies
• Sustainable Development and Regeneration
• Urban Regeneration

Associated careers

The programme is well suited to those looking for a career in the urban environment, or those employed in the field looking for an additional qualification.

Entry requirements

The normal minimum entry requirements are as follows:

• Holding a degree (normally at least second class) from a British University or one of comparable standing, Or
• membership of a recognised professional body(*) whose entry requirements are equivalent to graduate level and who have completed two years of relevant practical experience
• For those whose first degree is not in a subject assessed using the English language, they will need to demonstrate proficiency in English, normally demonstrated by an average attainment across all IELTS Modules of 7.0, or equivalent.