MSc

Real Estate

Teaching & Learning

Distance learning

We understand that full-time study does not suit everyone. That’s why we offer courses which give you the opportunity to decide where, when and how you can get involved in learning. Studying a distance learning course offers the convenience and flexibility to make education work for you. Whether you’d like to fit your studies around childcare, develop your skills while working or, quite simply, want to learn from the comfort of your own home, we can help you gain a qualification at a time and pace that suits your lifestyle.

Like our students on campus, you’ll have the same excellent teaching and learning resources, however you’ll find these online instead of a lecture theatre. Not only are all the modules taught online, but you’ll also have access to an online community and more than 140,000 books and journals in our online library.

Technical requirements for distance learning study are detailed in the full guide. Visit our distance learning website for more information.

Overall workload

Each module on our distance learning courses is individually designed to maximise your learning so study requirements will vary. As a general guideline, you’ll need to allocate around 10 hours per week to complete each module, plus a further five hours for additional reading and assignments. However, this may vary depending on the module. Teaching and learning will be delivered using a range of interactive resources. This typically includes audio and video content, group discussions, reflective exercises, quizzes, online reading and much more. All these resources are delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment and can be accessed at a time and place that suits you.

What you'll learn

This module focuses on sustainability at global, neighbourhood and building scales. You'll understand how sustainability could be considered throughout project lifecycle covering the design, construction, operation and end of life management of buildings and civil engineering projects.
Gain an understanding of valuation theory and practice as well as the fundamental economics of real estate.
Acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of the law relating to real estate acquisition, ownership, occupation, and disposal. This module will enable you to apply the principles of law relating to real estate to develop solutions to practical problems arising from the sector.
Examine the practicalities of planning, real estate development, and the broader social and economic context in which development takes place. Emphasis will be placed on applying and linking concepts from economics, planning, political economy, finance and construction to enable you to develop your understanding of property development and planning as a multidisciplinary and social process.
Learn to understand and apply theoretical and practical valuation undertakings, including valuations for specialised applications, land and property measurements, RICS standards, statutory valuations, rent reviews, surrender and renewal valuations.
Examine different asset classes, including derivatives and other alternative investment options, global asset allocation strategies and best practice in strategic asset management. You'll also study the latest knowledge of investment analysis and portfolio management, including the use of appropriate risk management techniques.
Gain the necessary skills to research, draft and present assessed work in a subject of interest and appropriate to the award.
Carry out an in-depth research project in an area that interests you. You'll prepare a project proposal and create a finished project suitable for an academic or professional audience.
This module focuses on sustainability at global, neighbourhood and building scales. You'll understand how sustainability could be considered throughout project lifecycle covering the design, construction, operation and end of life management of buildings and civil engineering projects.
Gain an understanding of valuation theory and practice as well as the fundamental economics of real estate.
Acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of the law relating to real estate acquisition, ownership, occupation, and disposal. This module will enable you to apply the principles of law relating to real estate to develop solutions to practical problems arising from the sector.
Examine the practicalities of planning, real estate development, and the broader social and economic context in which development takes place. Emphasis will be placed on applying and linking concepts from economics, planning, political economy, finance and construction to enable you to develop your understanding of property development and planning as a multidisciplinary and social process.
Learn to understand and apply theoretical and practical valuation undertakings, including valuations for specialised applications, land and property measurements, RICS standards, statutory valuations, rent reviews, surrender and renewal valuations.
Examine different asset classes, including derivatives and other alternative investment options, global asset allocation strategies and best practice in strategic asset management. You'll also study the latest knowledge of investment analysis and portfolio management, including the use of appropriate risk management techniques.
Gain the necessary skills to research, draft and present assessed work in a subject of interest and appropriate to the award.
Carry out an in-depth research project in an area that interests you. You'll prepare a project proposal and create a finished project suitable for an academic or professional audience.