Real Estate

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Real Estate

Introduction

Specialising in the economic analysis of commercial and residential real estate markets using qualitative and econometric methods.

Study Information

At a Glance

Degree Qualification
PhD

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The real estate group is part of the Business School and runs the Centre for Real Estate Research (CRER). Members of the group have attracted funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the EU, and a range of commercial and professional sponsors including the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Investment Property Forum (IPF). The group has industry links and publishes for instance the quarterly Aberdeen Housing Market Report.

The members of the real estate group conduct also research and research supervision with members of other groups within and outwith the Business School, for instance on the performance of investment funds and aspects of capital investments of universities (with members of the finance group of the Business School) and on GP business and location choices (with members of the health economics group of the Medical School).

Our Research

Real Estate research is integrated across five distinct research themes in our Business School. These themes are carried through into our Research Centres and current research projects. Find out more about our staff research interests on our departmental pages.

            Research Interests

            Theory and Methods

            The theme explores implications for methodological, theoretical, and empirical research as well as impacts for policy and practice.

            Supervisors: Dr Karolina Kazimierczac (Co-theme Leader), Professor Catia Montagna

            Theory and Methods

            Our Experts

            Director
            Rainer Schulz, The University of Aberdeen

            Aberdeen Global Scholarship

            Eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Research Masters' students starting in September 2025 will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Explore this Global Scholarship, including eligibility details, on our dedicated page.

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            Entry Requirements

            PhD Programme

            Applicants for this programme must have a good honours degree in real estate or a related subject.

            In addition, applicants must provide a detailed research proposal.

            APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO CONTACT POTENTIAL SUPERVISORS BEFORE MAKING AN APPLICATION.

            We are open to discussing all potential projects with applicants, including the possibility of undertaking these via distance learning.

            Guidelines for writing a Research Proposal.

            Applicants must provide two academic references from their most recent academic institution. For further guidance on applying, please contact bs-research@abdn.ac.uk.

            If English is not your first language you must also show evidence of attaining standards in English. View details of English language criteria.

            International Applicants

            Fees and Funding

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            Scholarships

            Eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Research Masters' students starting in September 2025 will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Explore this Global Scholarship, including eligibility details, on our dedicated page.

            To see our full range of scholarships, visit our Funding Database.

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