Entry requirements

You are normally required to have obtained:

  • An upper second-class honours degree from a UK university, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised university
  • You should normally be in relevant graduate level employment
You're normally expected to join the programme in either September or February and to take Corporate Finance or Investment Appraisal as your first module.

Months of entry

February, September

Course content

This flexible Masters programme will give you the specialist skills and knowledge of the real estate sector in the UK and internationally.  Drawing on your work experience, it provides a framework that will enable you to understand and undertake real estate analysis. The MSc in Real Estate (Flexible) is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

A suite of modules provides the core knowledge in areas such as investment appraisal, economics, corporate finance, financial institutions and law. You can then select a range of optional modules to broaden the skills in your particular areas of interest. You will develop your report writing, oral presentation and research skills that are applicable to a range of future career paths.

You will build you academic knowledge of the real estate sector and develop your career prospects while remaining in employment. You can also spread your degree over a number of years to accommodate your work commitments. 

Timetables and FAQs

Real Estate & Planning

Our School is the largest in the UK for teaching and research in real estate and planning. Established in 1968 at the University of Reading, we are the only major UK real estate and planning centre to be located within a business school. Being part of the Henley Business School reflects our close and longstanding collaborative relationship with industry.

We enjoy a worldwide reputation for excellence in both teaching and research and we are consistently highly ranked in all major league tables. We undertake internationally recognised, leading edge research into real estate, planning and land. We offer a comprehensive range of courses, all of which are accredited by the  Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Our programmes are held in high regard by leading employers. Many of whom come to us each year to recruit our graduates. We are proud of our outstanding employment record. More than 95% of our students enter graduate-level jobs within 6-months of leaving us.

Information for international students

If your first language is not English, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency

Fees and funding

UK students
£2,300 per 20 credit module
International students
£2,300 per 20 credit module

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    flexible
    24 - 72 months depending on route taken months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification

A flexible course that can be studied over a period of 24 - 72 months part-time.

Course contact details

Name
Global Recruitment Team
Email
student.recruitment@reading.ac.uk