MA Real Estate
About this course
MA in Real Estate, a property and surveying degree centred on commercial real estate, valuation, investment, and development. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Accounting, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. This RICS-accredited programme includes an optional year abroad. The first year covers introductory foundations through Finance, Risk and Investment and Understanding Property. The second year introduces practical applications via Land and Property Economics, Land and Property Law, and Principles of Property Valuation. The third year builds on these concepts through Applied Valuation and Real Estate Development & International Investment. The final year focuses on advanced professional practice with Responsible Real Estate Asset Management, Real Estate Portfolio Investment, and the Real Estate Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Finance, Risk and Investment
- The Global Economy
- Understanding Property
- Land and Property Law
- Land and Property Economics
- Understanding Statistics
- Principles of Property Valuation
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Applied Valuation
- Real Estate Development & International Investment
- Responsible Real Estate Asset Management
- Real Estate Portfolio Investment
- Real Estate Dissertation
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Real Estate at University of Aberdeen?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Real Estate at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Does MA 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 Real Estate at University of Aberdeen?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.