BSc Real Estate and Development
About this course
BSc(Hons) Real Estate and Development is a property degree focused on surveying, valuation, and the management of land and buildings. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can undertake an optional professional placement year or study abroad for a year. The first year covers foundational subjects through Healthy Sustainable Communities, Introduction to Building Construction, Introduction to Valuations, and Law, Economics and Management. The second year expands into economic theory and practical appraisal via Real Estate Economics, Development Appraisal, Examination and Evaluation of Existing Buildings, Investment Valuation, and Professional Practice for the Built Environment, with optional modules such as Land Tenure and Taxation. The final year involves advanced study and independent research through Dissertation A, International Property Management and Investment, Applied Valuations and Development Appraisal, Property Transactions and Technology, and Interdisciplinary Professional Practice.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 120 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0, with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English language section. Please visit English language requirements. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 45%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 49%
- Wales: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Healthy Sustainable Communities
- Introduction to Building Construction
- Introduction to Valuations
- Law, Economics and Management
- Real Estate Economics
- Development Appraisal
- Examination and Evaluation of Existing Buildings
- Investment Valuation
- Professional Practice for the Built Environment
- Land Tenure and Taxation
- Development, Practice and Law
- Dissertation A
- International Property Management and Investment
- Applied Valuations and Development Appraisal
- Property Transactions and Technology
- Interdisciplinary Professional Practice*
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Real Estate and Development at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £53,500. The £45,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Real Estate and Development at UWE Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Real Estate and Development at UWE Bristol?
83% 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 and Development at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Real Estate and Development at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
Does BSc Real Estate and Development at UWE Bristol 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 and Development at UWE Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.