Real Estate Management BSc (Hons)
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Why choose this course?
Knowledge of real estate is fundamental in understanding the properties we live in, work in and spend our leisure time in. If you're interested in becoming a real estate professional or chartered surveyor, this course is ideal.
Centred around the property life cycle, you'll study valuation, law, estate agency and asset management, as well as economics, planning and development, business management and accounting principles.
You will be taught by an excellent team of chartered surveyors, lawyers and experienced academics with extensive experience of operating in the UK and overseas markets. Your studies will reflect the need for responsibly managed and sustainable environments.
Through connections and close links to industry professionals and firms, this course ensures you can hit the ground running when you start a work placement or graduate job.
We are ranked top in London and No.5 in the UK for Land and Property Management (The Times Good University Guide 2024).
Most of our courses offer the option of a professional placement year. You can apply directly for this option using the UCAS code on this page that includes professional placement. Alternatively, you can change to this option once you begin the course.
| Attendance | UCAS code/apply | Year of entry |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years full time | N291 | 2025 |
| 4 years full time with professional placement | N290 | 2025 |
| 4 years full time including foundation year | N292 | 2025 |
Please note: Teaching on this course may take place on more than one KU campus.
| Main Location | Kingston Hill |
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- This degree is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This accreditation ensures that the course meets the highest professional standards and is recognised in the industry, which is crucial if you aim to become a chartered surveyor.
- We are ranked top in London and No.5 in the UK for Land and Property Management (The Times Good University Guide 2024).
- The course covers a wide range of topics, including valuation, law, estate agency, asset management, economics, planning and development, business management, and accounting principles. This broad approach prepares you for various aspects of real estate professions.
- Taught at the triple-accredited Kingston Business School, reflecting the entrepreneurial nature of real estate.
- We put a special emphasis on the importance of sustainability and responsible management in real estate, reflecting current industry trends and future challenges.
- Our strong links with industry professionals, firms, and our local community means that we are able to provide excellent networking and employment opportunities.
- 100% of Real Estate Management student respondents agreed that staff were good at explaining things. (NSS 2024).
About the Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics
The Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics delivers high quality degrees in accounting, banking, finance, investment, financial technology, risk management and real estate. Our courses are accredited by professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, ACT, RICS and ICAEW.
We are located on the doorstep of London - one of the world's largest financial hubs - where our partnerships with global organisations give you access to meaningful opportunities. We are one of only a few UK universities to have a Bloomberg Trading Room.
At Kingston Business School we lead
What you will study
This course offers a comprehensive and in-depth study of real estate management. It includes detailed discussions on property valuations, investment strategies, the legal frameworks in real estate, and the economic factors influencing the property market. The curriculum also addresses corporate strategies and financial considerations within the real estate sector.
The course highlights the significance of understanding the social and environmental impacts in real estate decisions. This broad approach ensures that you will gain a complete and nuanced understanding of the various elements of the real estate industry.
Year 1
Year 2
Optional year
Final year
In the first year, we lay the foundation for your understanding of real estate management. You will explore key concepts such as the valuation and appraisal of real estate assets, the principles of building technology and the legal and economic underpinnings of the real estate sector. This year sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the field, providing you with essential knowledge and skills.
Core modules
Property Inspection, Measurement and Construction
30 credits
This module gives you the opportunity to develop a knowledge of building design, construction methods, building performance, pathology and remedial mechanisms across a range of asset types and comparing traditional and non-traditional buildings.
At the same time, you will build your understanding of the social, economic and environmental consequences of building construction, from the perspective of sustainability, environmental impact, and legal and regulatory compliance.
You will develop a systematic approach to real estate inspection and measurement, learning how regulatory and professional standards impact practitioners' work.
Planning, Land Use and Development
30 credits
This module will develop your knowledge of current planning legislation and policies in a practice-related context, offering a contextual awareness of existing, new and emerging planning policy and developing trends.
Land, property and planning are closely linked, therefore the module enables you to gain a practical understanding of the development process from the developers' viewpoint, which is essential to facilitate development effectively.
Principles of Law, Business Management and Accounting
30 credits
This introductory module provides you with a thorough grounding in both the basics of organisational management and the legal context in which real estate operates.
Lectures introduce the principles of English Legal System, Land, Tort and Contract Law, and the basics of Landlord and Tenant Law. The module also explores the nature of business and other organisational structures, such as charities and professional bodies, and introduces you to basic accounting principles.
Real Estate Economics, Valuation and Appraisal
30 credits
This module provides you with a foundational understanding of economic theory, investment principles and the functioning of main institutions in the real estate market.
The role of the valuer and valuation approaches and methods will be introduced, so you can understand the main purposes and bases of value used in the valuation profession. You will be also be taught to construct and apply valuation and financial formulae in the context of real estate valuations and appraisals.
The module is taught by a series of lectures, seminars and IT workshops, in which you are expected to take an active part.
The second year advances upon the foundational knowledge you acquire in the first year, exploring deeper into specific realms of real estate management. You will engage with more complex topics, including landlord and tenant law, the complexities of the UK planning system, and the principles of commercial real estate management.
Additionally, this year introduces advanced valuation techniques, enhancing your ability to assess property values in various contexts. This stage is vital for developing a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the diverse aspects of the real estate industry.
Core modules
Landlord and Tenant: Law and Practice
30 credits
This module provides a legal, practical and professional basis for understanding and applying the law and practice relevant to the control and regulation of both commercial and residential tenanted properties.
You will explore the statutory framework of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), with specific reference to understanding the structure of leases (leaseholds) and properties held under commonhold title.
The module will also appraise conflict avoidance and dispute resolution mechanisms, emphasising mediation, arbitration, expert determination and litigation, along with the roles of expert witnesses and advocates in those dispute arenas.
Real Estate Asset Management Practice
30 credits
This module enables you to develop the knowledge and practice skills in real estate management. It focuses on appreciating landlord-tenant relationships and evaluating alternative professional strategies across various asset and property management scenarios.
Emphasis is placed on strategic asset and operational real estate management situations where you will be expected to appraise a range of leased situations and provide the best professional advice.
The module also provides an introduction to accountancy rules and revenue, and capital taxes in relation to their implications for real estate owners and occupiers.
Property Agency: Law and Practice
30 credits
This module aims to provide you with a thorough grounding in the law and practice of real estate agency, including the undertaking of market appraisals, effecting marketing campaigns and seeing lettings and sales conclude through the conveyancing process.
You will be introduced to a series of statutory and common law provisions and regulations impacting acquisition, disposal and leasing transactions. Corruption, bribery and money laundering laws and activity will be reviewed.
The requirements of the Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety legislation, Planning Law legislation and Energy Performance Certificates will be directly applied to property transactions. The impact of sustainability on property pricing will be considered.
Advanced Real Estate Economics, Valuation and Appraisal
30 credits
This module builds on your existing knowledge of property appraisal and valuation techniques and develops your skills further.
You will undertake more complex problems applying a range of established techniques. This module also enhances investment appraisal techniques, applying cash flow analysis to property investments. It includes more complex statistical analysis conducted in IT workshops.
The impact of Valuation Standards and regulatory controls will be appraised in connection with the production of valuations and valuation reports for clients for a range of purposes. The module is taught through lectures, seminars and interactive IT workshops.
Study abroad optional year
You have the option to take an additional year to study abroad or to undertake a year-long work placement (or even a mix of both).
In the final year, you will engage in a comprehensive study of advanced real estate topics, preparing you for professional practice. The curriculum covers complex areas such as investment strategies, asset management, and professional ethics and practice in real estate.
This year includes a significant research component, allowing you to explore an area of interest in depth and apply your accumulated knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Core modules
Investment Appraisal and Progressive Valuation Practice
30 credits
This module equips you with an in-depth understanding of real estate appraisal and valuation principles, theories and practices for various purposes, including statutory, investment and portfolio analysis.
It covers critical evaluations, comprehensive appraisals and interpretations of real estate investment performance at both single asset and portfolio levels. You will examine real estate finance, funding activities and the risk characteristics of domestic and international property portfolios, alongside an in-depth analysis of regulatory mechanisms in the valuation profession.
You will enhance your skills in appraisal and valuation modelling, with a focus on investment and portfolio analysis problem-solving.
Professional Practice in Context
30 credits
This module builds on your existing knowledge of the law and professional practice. It further develops your analytical and critical skills when encountering legal and professional practice problems.
Knowledge of professional liability law is enhanced, along with an understanding of other aspects of professional practice, including ethical, legal and due diligence requirements.
This module also ensures that students develop a holistic understanding of sustainability as it applies to built environment professional practice.
Research Project
30 credits
This module offers the chance to design a small-scale research project on an original topic. It allows you to deeply explore a subject you find stimulating, further developing and practising your research skills gained earlier in the course.
The project involves demonstrating knowledge and competence in literature review, proposing various research methods and drawing well-founded conclusions.
The module includes a series of lectures on research methods to assist you. This culminating project ensures that you integrate your learning and develop specific skills and expertise that are pertinent to your future employability.
Corporate Real Estate and Strategic Consulting
30 credits
This module is designed to enhance your understanding of strategic real estate consultancy and corporate real estate management. You will learn to assess and analyse real estate strategies at various levels – including strategic planning, corporate oversight and specific property management. This will involve exploring how these strategies can lead to better investment decisions and improve operational efficiency.
You will also examine the role of real estate within organisational structures and how it impacts business decisions and overall performance. This includes a look at the influences of consultancy, management tactics, as well as potential challenges and disruptions in the field. We will also discuss current trends in real estate, such as economic fluctuations, environmental concerns, societal shifts, and key economic factors.
The learning process will be supported by tutorials and workshops, complementing the lectures and focusing on hands-on, student-centred learning.
Foundation year: Business
If you would like to study this business degree at Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the first year of a BSc(Hons) course, you may want to consider studying this course with a foundation year.
The foundation year in business is part of a four-year degree and is taught at Kingston College, close to Kingston University's Penrhyn Road campus. You'll be introduced to professional skills, numerical concepts, business IT, marketing, customer care and business law.
Future Skills
Knowledge to give you the edge
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.
At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.
Kingston Business School Accreditations
Kingston Business School holds the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in recognition of the excellence of its business education. This accreditation has been earned by just 5% of the world's business schools and recognises the high quality and standard of our business degree offerings.
Accreditation
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
This degree carries full accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) – the leading source of land, property, construction and related environmental knowledge – under its university partnership scheme, ensuring that what you learn is relevant to industry.
To qualify as a chartered surveyor, you must:
- gain a RICS-approved academic qualification, such as a degree from Kingston; and
- successfully complete structured training, which ends in an assessment of your competence to practice (APC).
We are actively involved in APC, including preparation courses, and several staff members are RICS assessors. This means that Kingston can help you from the start of your undergraduate degree right through to your registration as a chartered surveyor.
Chartered status is available within this course in the following pathways: validation, commercial property practice, planning and development and residential property.
What our graduates say
What our students say
Alisha Miah
"The Real Estate Management BSc (Hons) at Kingston University really stands out to me because of the passionate lecturers. They truly care about your experience within the university and on your course. There is never a doubt about whether you'll feel supported with your professional and personal development, as well as how inclusive and comfortable they make the environment you are working in. I recently have been appointed to head the Real Estate Society which I will strive to make a community where like-minded individuals can come together to share ideas and collaborate. I am thankful for the immense and continued support from my course in working towards becoming a successful Muslim woman in property."
Specialist careers support
You will take part in an Assessment Centre Experience, providing the opportunity to experience the pathway to employment with tailored feedback to help develop your employability skills for the world of graduate employment.
- Develop your understanding of the jobs market, including current trends and opportunities, different recruitment processes and how to identify relevant roles
- Receive personalised feedback reports to help you to improve and progress
- Access additional webinars on top tips, employer expectations and best practice
Entry requirements
Teaching and assessment
Scheduled learning and teaching on this course includes timetabled activities including lectures, seminars and small group tutorials.
Who teaches this course?
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on this course. The team includes senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience. Student academic mentors also provide support during certain tutorials / seminars, under the supervision of the module leader.
The following group of staff members are currently involved in the delivery of different elements of this course. This pool is subject to change at any time within the academic year.
Course fees and funding
Additional costs
Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs that are not covered by tuition fees which students will need to consider when planning their studies. Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, access to shared IT equipment and other support services. Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees.
Where a course has additional expenses, we make every effort to highlight them. These may include optional field trips, materials (e.g. art, design, engineering), security checks such as DBS, uniforms, specialist clothing or professional memberships.
Kingston Business School: be who you want to be
After you graduate
You'll graduate ready for a career as a real estate professional, manager, valuation surveyor, agency or investment agent, or another general practice specialisation.
Types of jobs:
- Assistant surveyor
- Investment and estate agent
- Graduate surveyor
- Marketing manager
- Property consultant
- Property manager
- Residential property management surveyor
- Surveyor
- Property development
Employers:
- Savills
- Sothebys Realty
- Lambert Smith Hampton
- CBRE
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Aviva Investors
- Colliers International
- Berkeley Homes
Work placements
Our course offers a work placement to help you develop your skills and gain invaluable experience, this option will also help you to:
- Improve your career choices: Business experience and placements help you to make better-informed career choices and help you stand out from the competition when you look for a job.
- Help with your studies: Statistics indicate that on average students who do placements get better results in their final year.
- Develop your professional skills: Preparing you for your career
- Increase your employability: Each year many of our students receive graduate job offers from their placement employer.
Key information set
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Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Course changes explained.
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
