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Real Estate Investment and Finance (IPF entry route) at University of Reading

University of Reading, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The IPF entry route offers the IPF Certificate, IPF Diploma and MSc Real Estate Investment and Finance through classroom modules delivered by practitioners and academics in Reading. Students may progress from the Certificate to the Diploma and then the Master's.

Faculty: Henley Business School  |  Department: Department of Real Estate and Planning  |  Intake: September or February  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Diploma comprises five classroom-based modules such as Real Estate Investment Appraisal, Real Estate Securities, Real Estate Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance and Real Estate Funding. An optional online module, Introduction to Property Investment, introduces property investment concepts.

Career pathways

The IPF Certificate is listed by the Financial Conduct Authority as a Key 2 Appropriate Examination under the Managing Investments activity; the Diploma gives fast-track membership of the Investment Property Forum where appropriate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree from a UK university, or equivalent from an internationally recognised university, and normally relevant graduate-level employment; applicants who do not entirely fit are considered. Requirements do not apply to the online Introduction to Property Investment module. If first language is not English: IELTS 7 or higher. Deadlines: September entry 31 July; February entry 31 December (IPF Diploma/MSc).

Intake: September or February

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