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BSc Investment and Finance in Property

  • UCAS code
    N380
  • Typical offer
    ABB
  • Year of entry
    2023/24
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  3 Years
  • Year of entry
    2023/24
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  3 Years

If you are interested in managing major property investments while working with large financial institutions and high profile clients, then BSc Investment and Finance in Property is the degree for you.

Real Estate and Planning at the University of Reading ranks 2nd in the UK for 'Land and Property Management' (Complete University Guide, 2022). During this degree you will compare property to other forms of investment, developing strong financial expertise that will enable you to work not only in the property sector but also in wider financial roles.

Our staff are world leaders in their fields and you can expect to be taught by internationally renowned experts, with a wealth of academic and professional experience.

The programme matches the BSc Real Estate course for the first two years in order to build your foundation knowledge. In the final year your modules focus on investment and finance subjects and address both the theoretical and practical aspects of real estate markets. You will undertake a number of applied investment and finance projects to develop analytical and key employment skills.

This programme has full accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Through our alumni association - the Reading Real Estate Foundation - we are in touch with more than 5,000 of our graduates. Many are actively involved with the department as mentors for our current students, hosting site visits or coming to the University as guest lecturers. You will receive one-to-one industry mentoring, providing real insight into the profession. We also host an annual Real Estate and Planning Careers Fair and an evening lecture series.

Career Development

We have a professional Careers Development Adviser who will help you with every aspect of the career development process, including identifying work placements, internships and permanent career opportunities.

You can also benefit from individual advice on the preparation of CVs and application letters and runs workshops on the interview process.

You also have the opportunity to take our work-based learning module, enabling you to gain credits towards your degree from relevant work experience undertaken while at university.

Visit the Henley Business School website for more information about this course.

Overview

If you are interested in managing major property investments while working with large financial institutions and high profile clients, then BSc Investment and Finance in Property is the degree for you.

Real Estate and Planning at the University of Reading ranks 2nd in the UK for 'Land and Property Management' (Complete University Guide, 2022). During this degree you will compare property to other forms of investment, developing strong financial expertise that will enable you to work not only in the property sector but also in wider financial roles.

Our staff are world leaders in their fields and you can expect to be taught by internationally renowned experts, with a wealth of academic and professional experience.

The programme matches the BSc Real Estate course for the first two years in order to build your foundation knowledge. In the final year your modules focus on investment and finance subjects and address both the theoretical and practical aspects of real estate markets. You will undertake a number of applied investment and finance projects to develop analytical and key employment skills.

This programme has full accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Through our alumni association - the Reading Real Estate Foundation - we are in touch with more than 5,000 of our graduates. Many are actively involved with the department as mentors for our current students, hosting site visits or coming to the University as guest lecturers. You will receive one-to-one industry mentoring, providing real insight into the profession. We also host an annual Real Estate and Planning Careers Fair and an evening lecture series.

Career Development

We have a professional Careers Development Adviser who will help you with every aspect of the career development process, including identifying work placements, internships and permanent career opportunities.

You can also benefit from individual advice on the preparation of CVs and application letters and runs workshops on the interview process.

You also have the opportunity to take our work-based learning module, enabling you to gain credits towards your degree from relevant work experience undertaken while at university.

Visit the Henley Business School website for more information about this course.

Entry requirements A Level ABB

This degree is not included in our firm choice scheme.

Typical offer

ABB

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall.

GCSE

Maths and English at grade B (5).

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDD

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.

Other information

Deferred entry available.

Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students

For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.

International Foundation Programme

If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the University of Reading’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.

  • Learn more about our International Foundation programme

Pre-sessional English language programme

If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.

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Structure

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Compulsory modules include:

X

Module details


Title:

Introductory Economics for Business and Finance

Code:

IC103

Convenor:

PROF Carol Padgett

Summary:

The module provides an introduction to micro- and macroeconomics for business students. It assumes no prior knowledge, instead providing a grounding in the subject enabling students to see how businesses are affected by developments in specific markets as well as by changes at the level of the entire economy. Students who have studied the subject before have the opportunity to stretch themselves in the discussion-based activities included in the seminars. 

This module is delivered at University of Reading, University of Reading Malaysia and Beijing Institute of Technology. 

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Class test 20%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Introduction to Property Law

Code:

LW101F

Convenor:

MR Kieran Marshall

Summary:

This module is designed as an introductory course for students who are enrolled on property related degree programmes. It also provides a foundation for those who are required to undertake further and more specialist property law studies as part of their studies. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the basic legal principles governing the ownership, use and enjoyment of land. It also covers conflict resolution. This module is delivered at University of Reading and the University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

General Introduction to Law

Code:

LW1A05

Convenor:

MR Peter Coe

Summary:

This is a ten week course which provides students with an introduction to the English legal system, the law of contract and some aspects of the law of tort. This module is delivered at University of Reading and the University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Investment Appraisal

Code:

RE1IAP

Convenor:

DR Xiaolun Yu

Summary:

This module introduces students to basic financial mathematics and their application for the pricing of equities, bonds, mortgages and real estate assets. Following some introductory material on asset classes and performance measurement, the students will apply models to assess investment decisions. The first term focuses on assets different from real estate, while the second term builds on previous knowledge and is entirely dedicated to the appraisal of property.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia. 

Assessment Method:

Exam 95%, Class test 5%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Introduction to Data Analysis

Code:

RE1INDA

Convenor:

DR Yiquan Gu

Summary:

The module introduces basic introduces basic statistical concepts and data analysis, focusing on the real estate environment. It introduces statistical terminology and basic concepts, allowing students to systematically analyse and describe quantitative data. Using basic econometric tools, students will learn how a research hypothesis is developed and tested. The module focus is on applications in a real estate context using Microsoft Excel. Therefore, the module further focuses on the use of Excel and on ways to visualise data. 

This module is delivered at the University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia. 

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Introductions to Planning and Building

Code:

RE1IPB

Convenor:

PROF Gavin Parker

Summary:

Introductory module covering the principles of construction and the key tools and key concepts underpinning modern town planning.

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Class test 20%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Projects in Real Estate and Planning

Code:

RE1PROJ

Convenor:

MR Mark Dobson

Summary:

The purpose of this module is twofold. Firstly, it aims to develop a range of key skills to help students make the transition from school to university and on to work; in pursuit of this objective there is a strong emphasis on independent learning. Secondly, the module provides students with the opportunity to apply and develop knowledge gained through the study of the co-requisite modules, so demonstrating the complexity and dynamics of the ‘business’ of real estate in an academic and relevant practice context.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 50%, Oral 25%, Report 25%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Code Module Convenor
IC103 Introductory Economics for Business and Finance PROF Carol Padgett
LW101F Introduction to Property Law MR Kieran Marshall
LW1A05 General Introduction to Law MR Peter Coe
RE1IAP Investment Appraisal DR Xiaolun Yu
RE1INDA Introduction to Data Analysis DR Yiquan Gu
RE1IPB Introductions to Planning and Building PROF Gavin Parker
RE1PROJ Projects in Real Estate and Planning MR Mark Dobson

These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Compulsory modules include:

X

Module details


Title:

Applied Property Law

Code:

RE2APL

Convenor:

MISS Joanne Stringer

Summary:

This module introduces the main aspects of landlord and tenant law including types of leases, covenants and the processes encountered by surveyors in relation to landlord and tenant legal interaction.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading and the University of Reading Malaysia. 

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Managing Change in the Real Estate Sector

Code:

RE2MCRE

Convenor:

DR Matteo Borghi

Summary:

This is a dynamic module introducing students to key concepts of business start-up to support them to become disruptors in the real estate sector. Students will be trained in applying key concepts and practical tools derived from entrepreneurial management including design thinking, business model creation, entrepreneurial finance and marketing. They will also be briefed on a range of technological trends which are transforming economies and societies. Students will then be required to apply the entrepreneurial skills they have learned to develop their understanding of these trends, to enable them to succeed in delivering beneficial change in a real estate business environment. The key objective is to support the students in developing a business idea that will disrupt existing practices in real estate.

While the Autumn term focuses on developing students’ understanding of disruptive trends and their ability to think creatively for developing a disrupting business proposition, the spring term is focused on supporting students’ business idea generation through a series of mentoring sessions.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading and the University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Planning Law and Practice

Code:

RE2PLP

Convenor:

DR Christopher Maidment

Summary:

This module explores the operation of the UK planning system in practice, and its inter-relationship with real estate development processes. It examines the role and implementation of policy and strategy, through a range of powers, resources and special organisational arrangements. It also provides an introduction to the legal principles underpinning policy implementation, using case studies and case law to illustrate the issues involved.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Exam 50%, Assignment 50%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Projects in Real Estate and Planning (2)

Code:

RE2PREP

Convenor:

PROF Kathy Pain

Summary:

This real estate module comprises three assessed elements - two projects and CMS exercises.

The module is delivered at the University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Real Estate Economics and Investment

Code:

RE2REEI

Convenor:

DR Carlo Corradini

Summary:

This module is delivered at the University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Property Valuation

Code:

RE2VAL

Convenor:

PROF Peter Wyatt

Summary:

This module identifies the processes, procedures and practices necessary to value real estate, particularly commercial property investments. It examines the valuation process, including regulatory framework, role of the valuation and different concepts of value. It examines in detail various methods of valuation, including which ones are appropriate for which role, and examines the limitations of these methods and the results.

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Code Module Convenor
RE2APL Applied Property Law MISS Joanne Stringer
RE2MCRE Managing Change in the Real Estate Sector DR Matteo Borghi
RE2PLP Planning Law and Practice DR Christopher Maidment
RE2PREP Projects in Real Estate and Planning (2) PROF Kathy Pain
RE2REEI Real Estate Economics and Investment DR Carlo Corradini
RE2VAL Property Valuation PROF Peter Wyatt

Optional modules include:

X

Module details


Title:

Building Pathology

Code:

CE2CBP

Convenor:

MR Adrian Tagg

Summary:

The study of the decay of buildings.

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Managing Work and People: Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management

Code:

MM297

Convenor:

DR Rita Fontinha

Summary:

This module examines the main concepts, principles and practices concerning the management of work and people in organisations.  The module is intended to be both intellectually stimulating and practically relevant. 

 

Assessment Method:

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Code Module Convenor
CE2CBP Building Pathology MR Adrian Tagg
MM297 Managing Work and People: Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management DR Rita Fontinha

These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Compulsory modules include:

X

Module details


Title:

Finance and Markets

Code:

RE3FM

Convenor:

DR Jiarong Li

Summary:

After introducing the main concepts of corporate finance and their application to real estate markets in the Autumn term, the module presents and analyses the structuring, functioning and pricing of main financial products, such as REITs and mortgage-backed securities in the Spring term.
This module is delivered at the University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Class test 20%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Investment Strategy and Management

Code:

RE3ISM

Convenor:

MR Pin-Te Lin

Summary:

This module aims to enable students to develop their understanding of the concepts of investment strategy, portfolio selection and performance measurement and their application to property markets. It also aims to further develop students' analytic capacity. Upon completion of the module, students should have an understanding of key theoretical concepts in investment strategy, be able to appraise critically published work in the field and apply this knowledge to the analysis of practical real estate problems.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Investment and Finance Projects

Code:

RE3IVP

Convenor:

DR Xiaolun Yu

Summary:

This module aims to provide an application of the various concepts learned in RE3ISM and RE3FM to real-world investment decisions. Since the nature of each topic will vary with changing market conditions and the importance of various topics, it is not possible to specify in advance the subject of each project. In broad terms, the projects will consider theoretical and practical issues surrounding asset allocation, portfolio management, asset pricing and real estate investment vehicles.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading only.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Statistics and Quantitative Techniques

Code:

RE3SQT

Convenor:

DR Yiquan Gu

Summary:

This module covers core statistical concepts and basic econometric modelling with a focus on applications in the real estate environment. The main goal is to develop an understanding for applied quantitative data analysis.

Since the module focuses on applications, students learn how to use statistical software, enabling them to implement theoretical concepts independently. Focusing on the real estate context, students will learn how to describe, modify and visualise data. Students will use econometric modelling to test research hypotheses and build forecasting models.

Assessment Method:

Project 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Code Module Convenor
RE3FM Finance and Markets DR Jiarong Li
RE3ISM Investment Strategy and Management MR Pin-Te Lin
RE3IVP Investment and Finance Projects DR Xiaolun Yu
RE3SQT Statistics and Quantitative Techniques DR Yiquan Gu

Optional modules include:

X

Module details


Title:

Applied Valuation

Code:

RE3AV

Convenor:

MR Brano Glumac

Summary:

This module builds on knowledge of both valuation and investment appraisal methods.  It aims to deepen the students' critical understanding and knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the valuer and how they apply these to residential and commercial property valuations. It will enhance knowledge of the application of valuation theory to current practice problems and challenges in residential and commercial property markets. It is taught by interactive taught sessions (lectures and tutorials/seminars) and assessed by examination only. 

This module is delivered at the University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Comparative International Planning

Code:

RE3CIP

Convenor:

PROF Angelique Chettiparambil Rajan

Summary:

The appreciation of issues and approaches to spatial planning in different countries, regions or provinces is an important part of learning and understanding the different contexts in which planning has evolved. The history and context of a place has shaped the different tools, techniques and impacts of planning. This module provides an opportunity at undergraduate level to explore varying contexts around the world. The module also introduces different themes that planning is often concerned with and discusses how planning might make a difference to issues found in various contexts.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading only.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 75%, Set exercise 25%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Development Appraisal and Finance

Code:

RE3DAF

Convenor:

DR Ziyou Wang

Summary:

This module covers the approaches used to evaluate and appraise the financial viability of real estate development projects. Specifically, this module will provide knowledge and understanding of a range of financial appraisal techniques and their application to real estate development opportunities. An understanding of the way in which land value is assessed and the distribution of returns from real estate development underpins the content of this module. It then builds on this understanding in order to investigate the way in which risks and rewards associated with real estate development activity might be shared. The module examines a range of debt and equity investments in real estate development projects.

Assessment Method:

Exam 50%, Assignment 50%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Dissertation

Code:

RE3DIS

Convenor:

DR Emma Street

Summary:

The aim of this module is to permit a student to conduct a substantial, and in parts original, research study on a relevant topic selected by the student in consultation with the module convenor and a specific supervisor.
This module is delivered at the University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Dissertation 90%, Project 10%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Housing Markets and Policy

Code:

RE3HMP

Convenor:

DR Chris Foye

Summary:

This module will provide students with an awareness of the economic principles that underpin residential property markets and relevant government policies. Students will be able to assess the impact of different policy interventions in the housing market.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading only.

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Investment in Rural Assets

Code:

RE3IRAS

Convenor:

MRS Angela Cropley

Summary:

Investment in rural land and property has been a significant element of the UK countryside for generations but the sector is seeing substantial change, with traditional family and institutional owners being joined by new investors, whether for individual or corporate investment.

Rural property has been seen as a conservative but safe asset, often demonstrating contra-cyclical performance, and thus attracting investors seeking to balance more speculative asset classes in their portfolios. Traditionally agriculture has been the focus of this investment, but emerging markets are gaining ground in the rural sector, particularly in terms of natural capital and ecosystem services.

Those operating in this sphere need to demonstrate technical knowledge in various areas, from an understanding of the core influences on rural land as an asset class to the ability to analyse and project long-term financial performance. This module is intended to introduce Real Estate students, including those who wish to make a career in the rural sector, to the range of financial, economic and asset management skills required to offer strategic advice in this area.

Assessment Method:

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

International Real Estate Markets

Code:

RE3IRM

Convenor:

PROF Eamonn D'Arcy

Summary:

This module is about understanding how commercial real estate markets work in an international context. It covers three distinct, but interrelated areas:

  • topics in international market analysis; 
  • analysis of European real estate markets; 
  • introduction to global market analysis.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 75%, Oral 25%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Real Estate Development Process

Code:

RE3RDP

Convenor:

DR Steven Devaney

Summary:

This module provides a course of study that focuses on the property development process. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of:

  • the factors which influence the development process and its outcomes; 
  • the activities, agents, events, relationships, skills and tasks involved; and  
  • current trends in UK residential and commercial development.  

The content of the module is focused on some of the practicalities of real estate development, as well as on the broader political context in which development takes place. There is an emphasis on applying and linking concepts from economics, political economy, and finance in order to help students to develop their understanding of property development as a multidisciplinary and social process.  

This module is delivered at the University of Reading only.

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

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Title:

Real Estate Asset Management

Code:

RE3REAM

Convenor:

MR Brano Glumac

Summary:

This module explores both practical and strategic aspects of real estate management for commercial property, focussing on asset and property management. It is considered from the perspective of both investors and occupiers. (who may be tenants or owners/occupiers). Underpinning the module is the application of key management and business concepts to real estate advice and management.

Assessment Method:

Exam 50%, Assignment 50%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

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Title:

Regeneration

Code:

RE3REG

Convenor:

DR Emma Street

Summary:

This module will introduce students to regeneration policy and process via case study examples of urban regeneration practice and policy. Critical understanding of ‘real world’ practices will be developed by the exploration of theory and research drawn from the urban studies literature.
This module is delivered at the University of Reading only. 

Assessment Method:

Assignment 80%, Report 20%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

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Title:

Rural Property Law and Valuation

Code:

RE3RPLV

Convenor:

MRS Angela Cropley

Summary:

An understanding of rural property law and valuation is key for rural surveyors. This module is designed to help prepare students for providing advice on rural landlord and tenant law and valuation issues in professional practice. It is largely based on the law as applied to property in England and Wales.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading only

Assessment Method:

Exam 50%, Assignment 50%

Disclaimer:

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Title:

Rural Policy and Planning

Code:

RE3RUP

Convenor:

PROF Gavin Parker

Summary:

This module examines current countryside planning issues and policies, with an emphasis on planning in England and Wales. The context for the module is provided by the changing economic and social drivers in the countryside. The module links with other Undergraduate modules in enabling students to understand the UK planning system and rural places, and applies common institutional arrangements and structures in the particular conditions of the rural context. 
This module is delivered at the University of Reading only. 

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

Disclaimer:

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Title:

Sustainability and Urban Design

Code:

RE3SUD

Convenor:

DR Richard Nunes

Summary:

This module provides an introductory level overview of basic urban design concepts and sustainability principles.

Assessment Method:

Exam 60%, Set exercise 40%

Disclaimer:

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Title:

Work Based Learning

Code:

RE3WBL

Convenor:

MISS Jane Batchelor

Summary:

This module will be taught in Summer Term Part 2 (pre-placement) & Autumn Term Part 3.

This module aims to provide the student with an opportunity to: reflect on professional practice while extending the knowledge gained in the first two years of the programme; understand the business context related to the chosen Part 3 specialism; enhance understanding, skills and employability and allow identification of individual strengths, and areas of improvement within the work environment.
This module is delivered at the University of Reading and requires undertaking a work placement of a minimum of 4 weeks / 150 hours.  This could be completed via a remote research project or physically in a workplace.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

Disclaimer:

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Title:

Historic Built Environment

Code:

CE3HBE

Convenor:

MR Henry Russell

Summary:

An introduction to the built heritage of England; to building conservation principles; to legislation, procedures, policy and guidance relating to heritage assets; and to the management of change affecting the historic built environment. The module entails a significant amount of reading, project work and visits to buildings and areas of interest. Such visits may be accompanied or may be undertaken independently as directed by the module convenor.

Please be aware that students from the Department of Real Estate and Planning are required to either have already taken CE2CBP or to take this module alongside CE3HBE. 

Assessment Method:

Project 100%

Disclaimer:

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Title:

Strategic Human Resource Management

Code:

MM339

Convenor:

DR Chul Chung

Summary:

This is an advanced module in Strategic Human Resource Management, which examines how companies manage people at work, and appraises the relationships between strategy, HRM and performance.

Assessment Method:

Exam 70%, Assignment 30%

Disclaimer:

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Title:

International Human Resource Management

Code:

MM340

Convenor:

DR Rita Fontinha

Summary:

This module examines how practices of managing human resources could be different across countries and explores companies’ approaches to managing their human resources in an international business context.

Assessment Method:

Exam 70%, Assignment 30%

Disclaimer:

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Title:

Social Enterprise

Code:

MM379

Convenor:

DR Amal Ahmadi

Summary:

This is an interactive and practical module aiming to give students a comprehensive introduction to the social enterprise sector. 

Assessment Method:

Assignment 60%, Oral 40%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Code Module Convenor
RE3AV Applied Valuation MR Brano Glumac
RE3CIP Comparative International Planning PROF Angelique Chettiparambil Rajan
RE3DAF Development Appraisal and Finance DR Ziyou Wang
RE3DIS Dissertation DR Emma Street
RE3HMP Housing Markets and Policy DR Chris Foye
RE3IRAS Investment in Rural Assets MRS Angela Cropley
RE3IRM International Real Estate Markets PROF Eamonn D'Arcy
RE3RDP Real Estate Development Process DR Steven Devaney
RE3REAM Real Estate Asset Management MR Brano Glumac
RE3REG Regeneration DR Emma Street
RE3RPLV Rural Property Law and Valuation MRS Angela Cropley
RE3RUP Rural Policy and Planning PROF Gavin Parker
RE3SUD Sustainability and Urban Design DR Richard Nunes
RE3WBL Work Based Learning MISS Jane Batchelor
CE3HBE Historic Built Environment MR Henry Russell
MM339 Strategic Human Resource Management DR Chul Chung
MM340 International Human Resource Management DR Rita Fontinha
MM379 Social Enterprise DR Amal Ahmadi

These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250*

New international students: £24,500

*UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes

UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

The University of Reading is acknowledged by major employers as one of Europe's leading providers of graduates in Real Estate and Planning, and more than 95% of our students have jobs at graduate level or are doing further study within six months of graduation (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey, 2016/17).

Our degrees open up a hugely diverse range of career opportunities; employers include real estate advisers, property developers, planning consultancies and financial institutions. You could join our graduates who are deciding the future of the Olympic Park, working on the planning of a new city in China for 30 million people, working on renewable energy projects, running a multi-million pound property fund investing in global real estate, working with local communities on inner city regeneration, making land purchase decision for HS2, re-developing Ascot racecourse or working with a Community Land Trust in the Rocky Mountains to name just a few examples.

Typical job titles of our graduates include graduate surveyors, investment bankers, financial analysts, rural surveyors and planning consultants.

We have a professional careers development adviser to support you in identifying work placements, internships and permanent career opportunities. Through the Reading Real Estate Foundation (RREF) you can receive one-to-one industry mentoring, providing real insight into the profession. RREF also runs regular industry events, such as an annual Real Estate and Planning Careers Fair and an evening lecture series.

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