Birmingham City University

MSc Real Estate Management

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The MSc Real Estate Management program takes a complete approach that combines economics, social impact, and environmental factors to develop effective real estate strategies.

Students learn to identify, assess, design, and deliver innovative solutions by understanding the connections between real estate and other built environment fields. It particularly examines the combination of business and legal processes related to property ownership and management.

The course brings together technological, financial, legal, and management aspects as they pertain to property matters and prepares students for the complex nature of the real estate sector. Students have the option of an 18-month programme which includes a professional placement.

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and optionally, a CV to build a picture of their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Applicants need at least a second-class honours undergraduate degree (2:2).
  • A different degree will be acceptable if the student has enough work experience in the real estate or related fields.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants need to score 6.0 overall in IELTS (with no less than 5.5 in each component) 
  • Other tests, such as TOEFL and PTE, are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Career opportunities

Graduates from the MSc Real Estate Management programme can become:

  • Property Manager
  • Real Estate Analyst
  • Valuation Surveyor
  • Asset Manager
  • Development Consultant
  • Investment Analyst

Cost of study

For international students, the full-time 12-month course costs £18,600, and the 18-month option with placement is £20,460.

Admission

Admission to the MSc Real Estate Management programme is applied for directly through the university's portal. We at AHZ can offer you more assistance with your application process.

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