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Property Development and Planning

London South Bank University
Tuition GBP 15,467 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,533 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Property Development and Planning at London South Bank University is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Property Development and Planning programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 15,467 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,533 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Property Development and Planning programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:

  1. Architect
  2. Urban Planner
  3. Landscape Designer
  4. Sustainability Consultant
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Heritage Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Institutional and legal context for property
  2. Construction and planning
  3. Valuations
  4. Applied valuations and the management of property interests
  5. Economics for property professionals
  6. Property development process
  7. Project finance
  8. Planning law and practice
  9. Dissertation
  10. Behavioural finance
  11. Building control
  12. Building information modelling and collaborative working
  13. Health and safety management in construction
  14. History of architecture and construction
  15. International real estate and construction
  16. Legal resolution of property and construction disputes

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements

To derive most benefit from this course, it is expected that you\'ll already have a degree or professional qualification in a property-related discipline and some related work experience.

You should normally have one of the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor degree equivalent to UK Second Class Honours Lower Division, but one relevant to the built environment, for example Building, Architecture, Town Planning, Housing or a related discipline;
or
  • Corporate membership of a professional body concerned with property or construction, for example, CIOB, RIBA, RTPI, CIOH or other relevant body of equal standing; or
  • A qualification regarded as equivalent to the above.

Applicants should normally have at least two years\' relevant experience since their initial academic or professional qualifications.

Part-time students

Part-time students normally will be currently employed in a property-related office. Applicants must normally be able to show that their employers support their application and that attendance on a regular basis will be possible over the duration of the course. Students who experience temporary unemployment during the duration of their studies will be permitted to continue with the course.

Overseas applicants

Applicants are expected to have competency in spoken and written English. Oral presentations are an integral part of the course. Written English should be at the British Council/Cambridge IELTS Level 6.5 or above.

APEL

An applicant who is offered a place on the Course may seek credit for recent prior academic qualification or professional experience. The applicant should expect to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Course Director and Module Co0rdinator substantial relevant knowledge and skills at least equivalent to Level 6 or Level 7 as appropriate to those modules for which credit is being sought. Applications should be made before the commencement of the semester in which the particular modules are being offered.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,467 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,533 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 15,467 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,533 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact London South Bank University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About London South Bank University

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London South Bank University

London, United Kingdom

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. It is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-09-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months