MA Finance and Real Estate
About this course
MA in Finance and Real Estate, a finance and real estate degree covering investment markets, property valuation, corporate finance and economic principles. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through Academic Writing for Business, The Economics of Business and Society, Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment, and Accounting and Entrepreneurship. Year 2 advances knowledge with Finance 2: Business Finance, Land and Property Economics, Land and Property Law, and Financial Markets and Regulation. Year 3 focuses on applied concepts via Applied Valuation, Real Estate Development & International Investment, Corporate Financial Theory, and Applied Corporate Finance. Year 4 concludes the programme with advanced study in Financial Strategy and Investment Management, Empirical Methods in Finance, and Real Estate Portfolio Investment, alongside optional modules such as Responsible Real Estate Asset Management and options to complete a Real Estate Dissertation or Dissertation in Finance.
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What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 25%
- Scotland: 60%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- The Global Economy
- Understanding Property
- Finance 2: Business Finance
- Land and Property Economics
- Land and Property Law
- Financial Markets and Regulation
- Understanding Statistics
- Principles of Property Valuation
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Applied Valuation
- Real Estate Development & International Investment
- Corporate Financial Theory
- Applied Corporate Finance
- Financial Strategy and Investment Management
- Empirical Methods in Finance
- Real Estate Portfolio Investment
- Responsible Real Estate Asset Management
- Real Estate Dissertation
- Dissertation in Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Finance and Real Estate at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £52,500. The £45,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of MA Finance and Real Estate at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Finance and Real Estate at University of Aberdeen?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Finance and Real Estate at University of Aberdeen?
The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
Does MA Finance and Real Estate at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Finance and Real Estate at University of Aberdeen?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.