University

University of Reading

BSc Real Estate with MSc/Dip Urban Planning & Development

Program overview

The combination of a BSc in Real Estate with an MSc Diploma in Urban Planning and Development offers a unique advantage, equipping individuals with the ability to discern the financial potential of development opportunities while fostering awareness of environmental and social issues in urban planning.

Last updated: April 9, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

BSc Real Estate with MSc/Dip Urban Planning & Development

Length of program

4 years

Number of Credits Required

120 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The program aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills for a thriving career as a chartered surveyor and/or chartered town planner in relevant fields. It fosters confidence in engaging with market and development processes, underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, offers a structured yet adaptable learning framework, and ensures that the skills acquired are applicable to various occupational and professional requirements.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Year 1

Introduction to Data Analysis
Introductory Economics for Business and Finance
Property, Law, Rights and Institutions
Real Estate Valuation I
Contemporary Issues in Real Estate and Planning
Ethics and Sustainable Development

Year 2

Real Estate and Urban Economics
Real Estate Valuation II
Real Estate and Planning Law
Real Estate Entrepreneurship and Technology
Planning Theory and Practice
Optional Module

Year 3

Development Process
Development Appraisal and Finance
Urban Design in the Development Process
Project in Development and Planning
Module
Module

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Student Society
Evening Lectures

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Annual Student Ball
Sporting Fixtures

Networking opportunities

The Reading Network
Connections with Industry: British Property Federation & Investment Property Forum
Careers Development Advisor

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Real Estate Adviser
Property Developer
Planning Consultant

Average salary post graduation

$£29,000

Land Securities
LSH
The National Trust
PwC
Savills
SEGRO
Strutt & Parker
TH Real Estate
Vail Williams
Valuation Office Agency

Common employers

AXA Real Estate
Barton Willmore
Berkeley Homes
Bilfinger GVA
BNP Paribas Real Estate
CBRE
Colliers International
Cushman & Wakefield
Deloitte Real Estate
EC Harris
The Environment Agency
Gerald Eve
Grosvenor
Hammerson
JLL
Knight Frank

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full List here.

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Richard Nunes

Associate Professor of Planning and Sustainability

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

Bracknell at 70: Lessons from a newly-regenerated New Town (Emma Street, Victor Nicholls)

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

James Latham

Director-Pioneer Group

Hannah Bennett

Senior Surveyor-Vail Williams

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Reading Real Estate Foundation (RREF)

RREF Hardship Grants
RREF Careers Fair
RREF Mentoring Programme
RREF Access Internships
RREF bursaries
John Miles Memorial Scholarship
RREF Student Wellbeing Programme
Corporate support

Accreditations and Rankings

Real Estate and Planning-Land and Property Management (National)

Ranking: 1

Leading Real Estate Centre in Europe-Urban Land Institute

Ranking: 3

Construction, Surveying and Planning-National

Ranking: 1

Awards or recognition

No. 1 UK Land and Property Management (overall subject)-Complete University Guide 2024
No. 5 UK Student Satisfaction in Land and Property Management-Good University Guide for the Times and Sunday Times 2024
No.8-UK Business and Management -for graduate career prospects
No.16 UK Overall Subject Business and Management- Guardian University 2024
No. 8 UK Graduate Prospects Business and Management-Guardian University 2024

Financial Information

Tuition fees

£9,250 a year

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Whiteknights House
Reading, RG6 6UD

State of the art Facilities

The campus also houses many of our teaching and research facilities, including modern, well-equipped study areas, as well as several halls of residence – all of which are within a 15-minute walkfrom the Library.