BSc Planning and Real Estate
About this course
BSc Planning and Real Estate, a planning and real estate degree focusing on urban development, property markets, and environmental management. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and partially accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute, with an optional placement year available. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Designing Sustainable Futures, Introduction to Planning and Development, GIS & Digital Tools for Decision Making, Introduction to Real Estate, and Introduction to Urban and Environmental Economics. The second year advances into applied study with Sustainable Development Project, Applied Research for Planning and Real Estate, Plan Making & the Development Process, Policy for Cities and Regions, Valuation & Appraisal, and Data Analytics for Planning & Real Estate. The final year involves independent research and advanced professional study through compulsory modules including Dissertation (UG), Planning & Property Law, Urban Theory, Planning Theory and Professional Values, and Housing, Planning & Development. Students can further tailor their studies through various optional modules across the years such as Rural Planning, Principles of Real Estate Law, Strategic Real Estate Management, Real Estate Investment & Finance, Future Cities, and Planning for Nature Recovery.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 60%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 33%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 30%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
- Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Designing Sustainable Futures
- Introduction to Planning and Development
- GIS & Digital Tools for Decision Making
- Introduction to Real Estate
- Introduction to Urban and Environmental Economics
- Rural Planning
- Principles of Real Estate Law
- Place-making
- Sustainable Development Project
- Applied Research for Planning and Real Estate
- Plan Making & the Development Process
- Policy for Cities and Regions
- Valuation & Appraisal
- Data Analytics for Planning & Real Estate
- Professional Placement
- Professional Placement (10 credits)
- Environmental Planning and Assessment
- Strategic Real Estate Management
- Dissertation (UG)
- Planning & Property Law
- Urban Theory, Planning Theory and Professional Values
- Housing, Planning & Development
- Real Estate Investment & Finance
- Future Cities
- Rewilding: Principles and Practice
- Planning for Nature Recovery
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Planning and Real Estate at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £55,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Planning (urban, rural and regional).
What do graduates of BSc Planning and Real Estate at University of Manchester do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Planning and Real Estate at University of Manchester?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Planning and Real Estate at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BSc Planning and Real Estate at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership. Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Does BSc Planning and Real Estate at University of Manchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Planning and Real Estate at University of Manchester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.