MSc Property Development

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University of Portsmouth, Faculty of Science

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• Objectives
  -extend your skills of critical analysis, reflection, evaluation, decision-making and problem-solving so that you will be able to operate professionally within a frequently changing setting -develop practical skills needed for everyday work in setting objectives, advising clients and working professionally -demonstrate levels of research understanding that enable analysis and evaluation of published work and undertake a research project -develop knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues related to the property sector as a basis for evidence of informed practice -demonstrate the ability to offer appropriate advice on investment in, and the efficient management of, the built environment
• Entry requirements
  Applicants should hold a minimum of a lower second undergraduate award. Exceptionally, we are able to consider applications based on proven and substantiated experience in the property and/or construction field so long as this demonstrates knowledge and skills equivalent to an honours degree standard.
• Academic title
  MSc Property Development
• Course description
  The School of Environmental Design and Management (EDAM) offers a number of property related undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. Based in the award winning Portland Building, the School shares its facilities with the School of Architecture and the Department of Civil Engineering, providing a vibrant and friendly community for both staff and students involved in the built and natural environments.
  
  The University of Portsmouth has delivered property courses for over 35 years and is one of the longest established Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited centres. Many of our former students now hold senior positions in industry and the quality of our courses has been recognised by both the property profession and the national press – The Guardian and Times both rated the course as 'excellent' and 'a top ten performer' in their respective 2005 higher education surveys.*
  
  You will be taught by staff from a wide range of professional practice, including surveyors, architects, structural and civil engineers, economists, planners and lawyers. Their hands-on experience is reflected in the modern and diverse nature of this course, which provides you with a flexible degree programme that allows you to tailor the course to your own interests whilst acquiring a range of skills and experiences that will be of direct benefit in the workplace.
  
  The MSc Property Development course is a fast track conversion course intended for undergraduate students who are interested in following a career in the property sector and those already working in the property sector who want to gain a formal qualification. We offer both a cognate and a non-cognate programme of study allowing those from a non-technical background to study alongside students with knowledge of the construction industry.
  
  You can study this course in either full-time (12 month) or part-time (24 month) mode. Over the respective study period, the programme develops the themes of property development, property management and valuation through eight taught units and a dissertation:
  
  -Property Design Principles
  -Property Management
  -Planning Law Procedures and Practice
  -Property Law
  -Property Development
  -Property Development Practice
  -Valuation of Resources
  -Research Methods
  -Dissertation
  
  In addition to the above, students can elect to study one option from the list of subjects below.  Wherever possible we will endeavour to ensure these units will be available.  However, please be aware that in an effort to reflect current practice and thinking these options may change on a yearly basis.
  
  Optional units
  
  -Professional Practice
  -International Property Development
  -Conservation Law and Practice
  -Building Conservation
  -Life Cycle of Structures

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