BSc Real Estate including Foundation Year

The BSc (Hons) Real Estate (including Foundation Year) programme at the University of South Wales is designed for students who do not yet satisfy the standard entry criteria for direct admission to a BSc (Hons) Real Estate. The foundation year of this four-year course introduces basic concepts related to the built environment, thereby establishing a foundation for students to progress onto the main degree.

The main part of the degree has the official approval of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). It teaches important subjects like how to value properties, manage assets, understand planning rules, and consider sustainability. Students learn by looking at projects and hearing from people who work in the industry. 

The learning methods used in this course include lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical projects. Assessment methods include examination, coursework, and project work.

The University of South Wales (USW) is a government-funded university in Wales that was formed in 2013 when two other universities joined together. USW is where you'll find the National Cyber Security Academy. This is a special project that the university started with businesses and the Welsh Government. It's the first academy of its type in the UK and was set up to help train more people in cybersecurity because there aren't enough skilled workers in this area. The academy focuses on giving students practical training so they are ready to work after they graduate.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants need UCAS points of 48 or above. Other qualifications include A Levels at DD, or a BTEC Diploma Pass in a related field. An Access to HE Diploma Pass with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points is also considered.

English Proficiency

• International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency through either an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or a TOEFL iBT score of 72 overall, with minimum scores of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing.

International students opting for the BSc Real Estate (including Foundation Year) programme should expect to pay a tuition fee of £16,200 for the 2025/26 academic session.

For international students starting undergraduate courses at the University of South Wales (USW) in 2025-26, financial awards are available. These include the Chancellor's International Development Scholarship (£2,500 annually), the International Office Scholarship (up to £1,500), and the Early CAS Scholarship (£500 annually for early Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

Graduates of the BSc Real Estate (including Foundation Year) from the USW are trained to provide support for people who need shelter in society. Some of the roles where they can function include:

• Commercial Property Surveyor
• Residential Valuer
• Asset Manager
• Property Manager
• Planning and Development Surveyor
• Real Estate Investment Analyst

Prospective applicants for this programme are advised to contact a trained counsellor at AHZ for personalised guidance before the application deadline.