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Property Development, BSc (Hons), University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

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About Property Development, BSc (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

This accredited BSc (Hons) Property Development degree course gives you the commercial, managerial, technical and creative skills you need to launch your career in real estate. Learn to meet the challenges of a fast-moving property industry, from the refurbishment of affordable housing to overseeing the construction of multi-million-pound developments.

You'll master skills in computer-aided design (CAD) and evolve expert knowledge in the application of sustainable development, law for the built environment, property valuation, and property economics and investment. You'll also develop the entrepreneurial spirit you need to lead on pioneering projects.

Increased investment in developing infrastructure is a key part of the government's plan to 'Build Back Better' so you could play a key role in our society's goals and realising a new era of sustainable development.

Course highlights

  • Choose specialist modules that match your interests and career ambitions, such as heritage property conservation and management, international built environment fieldwork, project management and dispute resolution 
  • Get out of the classroom through on-site visits where you'll tour building sites and meet contractors, experiencing your future workplace
  • Take an optional European study trip to a construction project – past destinations include Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands
  • Be inspired with visits from guest speakers with key industry experience, including property developers, land agents and course graduates – one industry contact gave a guest lecture on their experience working in the British Virgin Islands for AECOM
  • Benefit from our partnerships with Hampshire County Council, Winchester City Council and our professional advisory board who arrange site visits and share their industry knowledge. 

Careers and opportunities

The UK Government has committed to loan funding of at least £624 million to house builders, as part of a £2.2 billion loan financing plan to support infrastructure and drive housing supply. So it's likely the skills you develop on this course will be in high demand when you graduate.

100% of our course graduates are in work or further study 15 months after they graduate and 90% of those graduates find their work meaningful. With your skills in demand, you can expect an average salary over  £40,000 as an experienced property developer – but you can also use your knowledge as a foundation for a career in surveying, property law and building conservation.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have worked for companies such as:

  • Savills
  • Lambert Smith Hampton
  • Countrywide
  • Chichester District Council
  • CBRE Group

What jobs can you do with a property development degree?

Graduates from this course have gone on to work in property development, surveying, project management and consultancy, in roles such as:

  • property developer
  • sustainable development consultant
  • legal adviser and property lawyer
  • chartered building surveyor
  • real estate land and asset manager
  • real estate consultant
  • historic building conservationist

Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate

Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.

Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.

Placement year (optional)

Taking an optional placement year gives you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation. You could work in a paid role in a professional organisation (our students earn an average salary of £19,000 during their placements) or set up your own business, giving you the chance to grow your professional network and enhance your CV. 

We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.

You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.

Potential roles

Previous students have taken placement roles such as:

  • trainee building surveyor
  • undergraduate planner/land negotiator
  • project management placement
  • property developer
  • real estate evaluator

Potential destinations

They've completed placements at organisations including:

  • Linden Homes
  • Portsmouth City Council
  • Savills
  • Knight Frank
  • Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
  • Gatwick Airport Estates

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

Entry requirements

112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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