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    MSc
    2025 start September 

    Real Estate

    School of Geography and Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences

    Prepare yourself for a demanding and rewarding career in real estate and learn the analytical skills necessary to successfully sell, purchase, lease and manage property.
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    Course description

    This course is designed to prepare you for a demanding and rewarding career in real estate, in either the private or the public sector. As a student you will develop knowledge and understanding of real estate and its role in the wider economy. You will develop the analytical skills necessary for the successful purchase, sale, leasing and management of business premises, principally retail, office, industrial and leisure.

    This course is designed for students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, who wish to specialise in commercial real estate investment appraisal and portfolio management.

    Accreditation

    This MSc is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. This means you will benefit from a route to chartered status. The accredited degree enables graduates to apply to become a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), which will give you the title of chartered surveyor.

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    Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

    Modules

    We're revising the curriculum of this course for this year of entry and are in the process of confirming the modules. The information on this page gives you an idea of the areas we expect the course to cover. There may be changes before you start. From May of the year of entry, formal programme regulations will be available in our Programme Regulations Finder.

    The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.

    Open days

    An open day gives you the best opportunity to hear first-hand from our current students and staff about our courses.

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    Duration

    1 year full-time

    Teaching

    The course will provide you excellent analytical abilities, including the capacity to analyse data using statistical techniques, comprehend financial accounts, and create financial models. In the real estate sector, where data analysis is a key component of decision-making, these talents are highly appreciated.

    Case studies, site visits, and guest speakers throughout the course provide you with real experience. Real-world initiatives, real estate transaction analysis, and interactions with business experts are all opportunities you'll have.

    You will get the information and abilities you need to excel in the real estate sector as a result of this experience.

    Dr Berna Keskin discussing Real Estate courses and teaching methods

    Assessment

    You’re assessed on your coursework and a dissertation.

    Your career

    The employability of our graduates is of paramount importance to us. The development of skills, knowledge and personal attributes that enhance your career underpins our course design. We'll prepare you for employment after graduation and have a dedicated Employability Manager to support you.

    How we'll help you prepare for your future career

    School

    School of Geography and Planning

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    Geography and Planning building

    We have an intellectual reputation for theoretical strength, especially in the fields of urban inequalities and social justice. Study with us and become part of a new and exciting group of urban professionals and change makers.

    As a student at Sheffield, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to build a successful career in planning and related urban and environmental professions. You'll be taught by world-leading academics whose cutting-edge research feeds directly into the seminar room. You'll learn using the latest technology in our dedicated teaching spaces; visualising complex data through Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software and using virtual and augmented reality to explore how people interact with urban spaces.

    You'll be at the heart of a vibrant academic community and will benefit from an excellent staff-student ratio, resulting in a genuinely friendly and inclusive academic environment. Our open-door policy means you can drop in on your lecturers at any time during their office hours, without an appointment. We believe this will help with your wellbeing and encourage your intellectual curiosity.

    We work with national governments, international bodies such as the UN, research councils, private business, the voluntary sector, and local communities to shape policy and inspire change in urban environments. Join us to explore the pathways to creating fair, just and sustainable places.

    Wansa Mwape profile

    I have been able apply my problem solving skills, negotiation and property development management in my daily tasks

    Mwansa Mwape MA Real Estate

    MA Real Estate alumna Mwansa Mwape discusses her time studying at Sheffield, and her career since graduating.

    Entry requirements

    Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject.

    We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:

    Entry requirements for international students

    We assess each application on the basis of the applicant’s preparation and achievement as a whole. We may accept applicants whose qualifications don’t meet the published entry criteria but have other experience relevant to the course.

    The lists of required degree subjects and modules are indicative only.  Sometimes we may accept subjects or modules that aren’t listed, and sometimes we may not accept subjects or modules that are listed, depending on the content studied.

    English language requirements

    IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent

    Other English language qualifications we accept

    Pathway programme for international students

    If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

    If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

    Alumni discount

    Save up to £2,500 on your course fees

    Are you a Sheffield graduate? You could save up to £2,500 on your postgraduate taught course fees, subject to eligibility.

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    You can apply now using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It's a quick and easy process.

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    Contacts for prospective students

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