University

University of Aberdeen

Masters of Art in Real Estate

Program overview

The Masters in Real Estate program at the University of Aberdeen examines real estate markets from the perspectives of economics, investment, and business. It's offered at Scotland's top center for real estate teaching and research (ranked second in the UK). The program is professionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), preparing graduates for a career in surveying with a focus on commercial real estate, investment, management, valuation, and development.

Last updated: March 14, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Arts

Length of program

4 Years

Mode of learning

On campus

Unique real estate academic features

Professionally accredited by RICS, allowing graduates to progress to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) after work experience.
Focus on the creation and management of value in property from economic, financial, investment, and business perspectives.
Opportunity to study real estate markets in a local, national, and international context.
Courses taught by financial experts and researchers specializing in property investment and market analysis.
Opportunity to participate in field trips and industry visits.
Opportunity to study abroad in your second year (optional).

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Academic Writing for Business
Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
The Economics of Business and Society
Finance, Risk and Investment
The Global Economy
Understanding Property
Land and Property Law
Land and Property Economics
Understanding Statistics
Principles of Property Valuation
Applied Valuation
Real Estate Development & International Investment
Real Estate Portfolio Investment
Housing Economics

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Visits to sites and companies in Scotland, field trip to London

Networking opportunities

Meeting with industry experts during the London field trip

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Real Estate Surveyor
Property Valuer
Investment Analyst
Development Manager
Property Consultant
Asset Manager

Common employers

CBRE
JLL
Cushman & Wakefield
Knight Frank
Savills
Aberdeen Standard Investments
Barclays
Royal Bank of Scotland

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

A list of current faculty can be found here:

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Norman Hutchison

Professor

Muhammed Bolomope

Lecturer

Selma Carson

Senior Lecturer

Accreditations and Rankings

Best Global Universities (2023 - 2024)

Ranking: 277

Financial Information

Tuition fees

$26,525

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Business School, University of Aberdeen, King’s College, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, Scotland, UK

Campus Size

The University of Aberdeen has a campus size of 86 acres.

Contact Information

University of Aberdeen Admissions

King's College Aberdeen

44 (0)1224 272000

study@abdn

Aberdeen University Trading and Investment Club (AUTIC)

The University of Aberdeen Aberdeen, GB

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