MSc Real Estate Development at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Gain in-depth knowledge of real estate from investor, developer, occupier and society perspectives with this RICS-accredited master's. Future real estate professionals choose Manchester for its industry links, rich history of urban development, and flexible, practical course design. "I was able to enhance my work experience by undertaking a professional placement module... these skills have helped me secure a graduate placement in an excellent company, JLL in Ireland, where I will train as a commercial surveyor.

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. Compulsory units include Land and Development, Property Valuation, Dissertation [MSc RED], Real Estate Economics.

Career pathways

The course has been specifically designed to equip you for professional practice in real estate in a fast-moving global market. Opportunities will arise in both the private and public sectors across global consultancies, investment funds and analysts, development companies, government departments and agencies and in regional real estate companies and specialist practices, both in the UK and internationally.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. English language: IELTS UKVI or Academic 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 5.5 and no other sub-skill below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 34,200 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/admissions/how-to-apply/

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