BSc Real Estate
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Real Estate is an undergraduate degree focused on the surveying, management, valuation, and development of commercial and residential property. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Marketing, Legal Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can choose to undertake an optional paid work placement year or study abroad year, with professional experience contributing to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence. The first year covers foundational subjects through compulsory modules such as The Evolution of the Built Environment, Development and Construction Economics, Construction Technology, and Law for Surveyors. The second year advances into applied topics including Urban Planning and Development, Applied Valuation, Property Asset Management, Property Agency and Market Research, and Real Estate Economics. The final year involves advanced study through Commercial Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Development, Corporate Real Estate Management, Real Estate Investment And Finance, and an independent Surveying Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 43%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 21%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Evolution of the Built Environment
- Development and Construction Economics
- Construction Technology
- Law for Surveyors
- Property Surveying
- Professional Practice
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Urban Planning and Development
- Applied Valuation
- Property Asset Management
- Property Agency and Market Research
- Real Estate Economics
- Business and Professional Development
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Work Placement Year
- Study abroad year
- Commercial Real Estate Appraisal
- Real Estate Development
- Corporate Real Estate Management
- Real Estate Investment And Finance
- Surveying Dissertation
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Real Estate at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £49,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Building.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Real Estate at Northumbria University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Real Estate at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Real Estate at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
Does BSc Real Estate at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Real Estate at Northumbria University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.