Real Estate

Real Estate at Aberdeen examines real estate markets from the perspectives of economics, investment and business. All real estate programmes prepare students for a career in surveying, with a focus on commercial real estate, investment, management, valuation and development.

Why Aberdeen?

• The University of Aberdeen is the first academic institution to subscribe to Thomson Reuters Eikon in the UK and Ireland. This flagship trading floor integrates real activity in financial markets directly into your courses. The platform is used by major financial services companies across the world. You gain experience of sophisticated financial management technology placing you at the leading edge with skills that employers are seeking.
• Aberdeen is a centre of excellence at the cutting edge of real estate teaching and research – leading in the UK and recognised as world class
• Single and Joint Honours programmes lead to professional accreditation
• Courses allow an exciting range of choice, leading to a variety of degree programmes

Programmes

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Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Management Studies

Accreditation

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Study Abroad

Students may participate in a Student Exchange Programme with the National University of Singapore (during second year).

Study abroad information

The opportunity to take Enhanced Study options as part of your degree and participate in co-curricular activities. See www.abdn.ac.uk/thedifference for more information.

Both Single and Joint Honours Real Estate programmes are accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The Joint degree with Accountancy is accredited by the Board of Accreditation of Accountancy Educational Courses (BAAEC) on behalf of professional accountancy bodies.

First Year

Courses introduce students to the principles of investment & finance and the nature of real estate markets. Students are also required to study two first year Economics courses. In addition to the core courses, students may take options in business related areas or choose courses related to planning and environmental issues.

Second Year

There are four core courses in Land and Property Economics, Statistics, Property Valuation and Land and Property Law.

Third & Fourth Year (Honours)

There are four core courses in Applied Valuation, Real Estate Portfolio Investment, Property Finance and Development and Business Research Methods. Students are also required to complete a dissertation. Further options include Housing Economics, International Real Estate Market Analysis and Regional and Urban Economics.

Teaching and Assessment

Courses usually involve two or three lectures and one small group tutorial/seminar per week. Students will also be required to undertake project work. Practical courses include field trips, projects and computer modelling. All courses are assessed by a combination of coursework and written examination.

Careers

Students graduating in Real Estate have a wide range of professional career opportunities such as with major firms of property consultants, real estate departments of financial institutions, property investment or development companies, specialist research companies or research departments of large organisations.

Finding your direction

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success.  The Careers Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us – from first to final year – and beyond.

• More information on employability at the University of Aberdeen.
• More information on the Careers Service.
• More information on careers prospects and employability with a degree in Real Estate.

Entrance Requirements

SQA Highers - BBBB
A Levels - BBB
IB - 30 points, 15 points at HL
ILC - BBBB

Advanced entry is considered on an individual basis depending on prior qualifications and experience. Applicants wishing to be considered for advanced entry should contact directly the Director of Studies (Admissions) at our Student Recruitment and Admissions Service office.

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