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Study alongside other built environment professionals, learn from industry-connected teaching, and benefit from strong alumni and professional body links

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Designed for both built environment graduates and career changers, with conversion modules and multiple study options to suit different circumstances

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Develop expertise in commercial property, investment, development and management with clear pathways into finance, banking and real estate careers

Overview

Our newly designed Real Estate courses are ideal for those looking to get ahead in their career. Whether you already have a background in the built environment or are changing career, our aim is to develop your expertise and give you the skills to flourish in the real estate industry.

You will work alongside other built environment postgraduates, gaining valuable contacts and insights into other disciplines. If you're looking to progress in general practice surveying, property management, investment , development, banking , government or other property related fields, Real Estate at LSBU could be perfect for you!

Why Real Estate at LSBU?

  • Course content: Focusing on commercial property for occupation, development and investment, largely in an urban context.
  • Skills development: We will develop your property-related skills and knowledge in the context of industry.
  • Insights: Into the nature of land and property investment, development  and management and the impact on the vitality of our cities and environment.
  • Graduate prospects: Our graduates go on to work in finance, banking and real estate. Many form their own companies and we keep an open dialogue with our alumni helping to keep the course grounded and employment opportunities available.

We offer different course options, depending on your circumstances:

  • Cognate version: If you hold an undergraduate Surveying/Real Estate degree (built environment or economics/finance degree) or relevant experience, you could apply for the graduates route as you will study fewer modules; your previous study will be taken into account. This is a new option this year for Real Estate, while it is an option, experience has shown that those who take the extra non-cognate modules greatly benefit from the extra learning.
  • Non-Cognate version: If you do not hold an appropriate undergraduate degree, you should apply for our ‘Conversion’ course. Two supplementary modules at the beginning of the course bring you up to speed in relation to Valuation & Surveying, Sustainable Construction before you embark on the master’s level modules. These supplementary modules are a distinguishing feature of the course and are highly valued by students and their employers. There is a higher fee for this course because you will be studying more credits, but in the longer-term they will help you towards your accreditation.
  • Fast Track to a Professional Qualification: Building on our success of piloting our new courses we have been working hard with the Professional Bodies, CABE, RICS and CIOB, to align courses. We have juggled the timetable to allow a fast track for those working in the industry but need an Academic Qualification for professional registration. We are looking to deliver a PGDip in approx. 6 months, part-time (one day per week) in Semester 13 weeks Oct to Jan, and full-time in Semester 2 (2 days per week) for 13 weeks Jan to May.  Those who want to complete an MSc can then study from home over the summer. Any major difficulties contact the Course Leader Direct on maberja2@lsbu.ac.uk There are a number of other options including a Jan start. Essentially we are working to ensure there is an option for all circumstances.

Explore the other tabs on this course page for more detailed information. You can also read a Q&A with the Course Leader for responses to frequently asked questions.

Course Content

What will I learn? 

    The course will deliver core RICS/CABE-accredited subjects addressing; Law for Property Professionals, Sustainability and Net Zero in the Built Environment and Property and Asset Management. These are proven and popular modules which set the industry's context.

    Alongside these modules you will sit bespoke and challenging Real Estate subjects delivered by published academics covering, Corporate Real Estate Management, Real Estate Finance & Economics and Advanced Valuations.  Those taking the MSc will write a related Dissertation on a topic of their own choosing.

A module to provide a broad and critical perspective on planning and construction as well as an understanding of the context within which planning and construction decisions are made and implemented. 

This module is intended to allow the theoretical knowledge gained in a series of lectures and workshops to be applied in practice. The module will consider the fundamental principles of valuation, valuation formulae and discounted cash flows. It will examine the methods used in the valuation of office, retail, industrial and residential properties. 

This module further develops the concepts and techniques covered in the Valuations unit. It is intended to develop the student's awareness of valuations techniques and their practical application in the property market. Analysis of transactions and a critical approach to property appraisal techniques will be developed.

This module covers the technologies used to reduce carbon emissions from new and refurbished large buildings.  The efficiency of proposals  to reduce this burden is examined in terms of energy use , costs and carbon emissions. 

This module gives a practical insight into managing property. The roles and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants are considered in property management. Financial calculations that inform the decision-making processes in property management are also covered. 

This unit focuses on various areas  of construction and property law as applied in the construction and property industries. 

This module focuses on the knowledge base and range of techniques used by building surveyors and facility managers in the assessment and management process of property assets, their planned maintenance and statutory compliance and disasters recovery. 

This module focuses on the knowledge base and range of techniques used by building surveyors and facility managers in the assessment and management process of property assets, their planned maintenance and statutory compliance and disasters recovery. 

The module provides the opportunity for students to undertake an independent piece of research, investigating in depth a subject, in which, they have a particular interest and of their own selection. Each student will submit a dissertation of between 15,000- 20,000 words. The module includes teaching of research methods. 

Teaching and Assessment

Structure of qualification

Module structure (full-time)
Semester 1Semester 2
Valuations and SurveyingProperty Asset Management
ConstructionBuilding and Property Law
Real Estate Economics and FinanceAdvanced Valuations
Sustainability,  Energy and Net ZeroCorporate Real Estate Management

Dissertation
Module structure (part-time Year 1)
Semester 1Semester 2
Valuations and SurveyingProperty Asset Management
ConstructionBuilding and Property Law
Module structure (part-time Year 2)
Semester 1Semester 2
Real Estate Economics and FinanceAdvanced Valuations
Sustainability,  Energy and Net ZeroCorporate Real Estate Management

Dissertation

Careers

Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

  • An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
  • Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

Successful students work as valuers, property managers, agents, advisors and corporate professionals working in a dynamic and fast changing property industry. To date employment prospects have been excellent with many graduates joining major real estate consultancies, as well as a broad range of private and public organisations involved in property.

The MSc/PgDip is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors RICS and CABE.

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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the world's leading professional body for setting standards in the surveying industry. They have accredited our degrees and diplomas for almost 50 years.
Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is the professional body supporting property professionals.

Brighter connections

London location affording access to:

  • Major development areas and schemes to visits / study
  • The main offices of the country's leading property consultancies and companies
  • The RICS headquarters and its library
  • Other professional and academic libraries and exhibitions
  • A well developed alumni organisation
  • Extensive programmes of talks and lectures, promoted by the RICS and others, often at reduced cost or free to students.

Expertise and history

London South Bank University has a long history of educating professionals for the building-related industries. With roots in London Council School of Building (1904), Brixton School of Building (1940) we have been offering training for this sector for over 100 years.

Today we are expert at attracting property and construction students from the UK and around the world. Much of this is down to the highly successful links we have with major real estate consultancies, property companies, contractors, cost consultants and developers to ensure our courses are highly relevant for the current market.

Today, according to the Guardian PG subject tables 2013 we are the largest School of Building and Town Planning in the UK (combining full-time and part-time modes of study) and our building graduates have the best employment prospects in London (Complete University Guide 2014).

Our current students and alumni hold key positions in their organisation, often as senior managers and business owners.

LSBU CareerSmart is your ultimate gateway to career success. Our innovative programme is designed to ensure you graduate with more than just a degree, providing the support you need to stand out in a competitive job market. We've got all the tools you need, including:

  • AI Powered Career Sets - Get instant personalised feedback on your CV and cover letter by submitting it via our AI powered career tool.
  • Gamification Interviews - Get ready to pass those interviews with unlimited training access to our gamification interviews and psychometric tests!
  • Personalised Career Development Dashboard - Keep up with your skills progression with free access to practical assessments, LinkedIn learning, mentoring, and industry-standard facilities.

We understand that you’re in the driver’s seat of your career, which is why we’re committed to matching your passion and energy every step of the way.

Find out more

Entry Level Requirements

  • A minimum of a 2:2 Honours degree in a Surveying subject, or;
  • Around 10 years' of sector experience.
  • Applicants need to demonstrate capacity to think about a broad range of theoretical and practical issue

  • A minimum of a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a Surveying subject, or;
  • Around 10 years' of sector experience.

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  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belgium
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Council Women in STEM Scholarships
  • Bulgaria
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominican Republic
  • Egypt
  • Estonia
  • Ethiopia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kuwait
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Mongolia
  • Morocco
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Thailand
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkiye
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United States of America
  • Uzbekistan
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

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Course delivery modes and application methods

Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method
Full-time MSc (non-cognate) 12 months September 6109 Direct to LSBU
Part-time MSc (non-cognate) 24 months September 6110 Direct to LSBU
Part-time PgDip (non-cognate) 24 months September 6113 Direct to LSBU
Full-time PgDip (non-cognate) 12 months September 6112 Direct to LSBU
Full-time (Top-up) 9 months January 6111 Direct to LSBU
Full-time MSc (cognate) 12 months September 6023 Direct to LSBU
Part-time MSc (cognate) 24 months September 6024 Direct to LSBU
Part-time PgDip (cognate) 12 months September 6026 Direct to LSBU
Full-time PgDip (cognate) 6 months September 6025 Direct to LSBU
Full-time MSc (cognate) 12 months January 6129 Direct to LSBU
Part-time MSc (Cognate) 24 months January 6130 Direct to LSBU
Full-time PgDip (Cognate) 6 months January 6131 Direct to LSBU
Part-time PgDip (Cognate) 12 months January 6132 Direct to LSBU

Postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system. Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.

See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,520 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).

How to apply

International students

International applicants can apply directly to LSBU and should consult our international how to apply guide for further information on the application process and key dates.

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Applicant events
After you’ve received your offer we’ll send you emails about events we run to help you prepare for your course. You’ll also be invited to our Applicant Taster Day so keep your eyes peeled!
Enrolment
Before you start your course, we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our enrolment pages.

Fees

United Kingdom

£14740

Tuition fees for home students

International

£22440

Tuition fees for international students

Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.

full-time

Full-time Year 1 - All Available Courses

MSc Real Estate (Cognate) (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £12060 International fee: £18360
AOS/LSBU code: 6023 Session code: 1FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £12060
International: £18360
PgDip Real Estate (Cognate) (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £8040 International fee: £12240
AOS/LSBU code: 6025 Session code: 1FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £8040
International: £12240
MSc Real Estate (Cognate) (FT) (JAN) - Year 1 FT Southwark JAN
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £12060 International fee: £18360
AOS/LSBU code: 6129 Session code: 1FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £12060
International: £18360
PgDip Real Estate (Cognate) (FT) (JAN) - Year 1 FT Southwark JAN
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £8040 International fee: £12240
AOS/LSBU code: 6131 Session code: 1FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £8040
International: £12240
MSc Real Estate (Non - Cognate) (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £14740 International fee: £22440
AOS/LSBU code: 6109 Session code: 1FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £14740
International: £22440
PgDip Real Estate (Non - Cognate) (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £10720 International fee: £16320
AOS/LSBU code: 6112 Session code: 1FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £10720
International: £16320
MSc Real Estate (Top Up) - Year 1 FT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £4020 International fee: £6120
AOS/LSBU code: 6111 Session code: 1FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £4020
International: £6120

part-time

Part-time Year 1 - All Available Courses

MSc Real Estate (Cognate) PT - Year 1 PT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £2680 International fee: £4080
AOS/LSBU code: 6024 Session code: 1PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £12060
International: £18360
PgDip Real Estate (Cognate) (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £2680 International fee: £4080
AOS/LSBU code: 6026 Session code: 1PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £8040
International: £12240
MSc Real Estate (Cognate) (PT) (JAN) - Year 1 PT Southwark JAN
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5360 International fee: £8160
AOS/LSBU code: 6130 Session code: 1PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £12060
International: £18360
PgDip Real Estate (Cognate) (PT) (JAN) - Year 1 PT Southwark JAN
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5360 International fee: £8160
AOS/LSBU code: 6132 Session code: 1PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £8040
International: £12240
PgDip Real Estate (Non-Cognate) (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5360 International fee: £8160
AOS/LSBU code: 6113 Session code: 1PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £10720
International: £16320
MSc Real Estate (Non - Cognate) (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5360 International fee: £8160
AOS/LSBU code: 6110 Session code: 1PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £14740
International: £22440

Part-time Year 2 - All Available Courses

MSc Real Estate (Cognate) PT - Year 2 PT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9380 International fee: £14280
AOS/LSBU code: 6024 Session code: 2PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £12060
International: £18360
PgDip Real Estate (Cognate) (PT) - Year 2 PT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5360 International fee: £8160
AOS/LSBU code: 6026 Session code: 2PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £8040
International: £12240
MSc Real Estate (Cognate) (PT) (JAN) - Year 2 PT Southwark JAN
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £6700 International fee: £10200
AOS/LSBU code: 6130 Session code: 2PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £12060
International: £18360
PgDip Real Estate (Cognate) (PT) (JAN) - Year 2 PT Southwark JAN
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £2680 International fee: £4080
AOS/LSBU code: 6132 Session code: 2PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £8040
International: £12240
PgDip Real Estate (Non-Cognate) (PT) - Year 2 PT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5360 International fee: £8160
AOS/LSBU code: 6113 Session code: 2PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £10720
International: £16320
MSc Real Estate (Non - Cognate) (PT) - Year 2 PT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9380 International fee: £14280
AOS/LSBU code: 6110 Session code: 2PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £14740
International: £22440

For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.

Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by checking at the the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) find your fee status page.

Visit our Policies and procedures page for details on fees policies.

Possible fee changes

The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees to reflect increased costs of delivery and to maintain an a high-quality student experience. This increase would be no more than Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increases plus 5%.

Scholarships

We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.

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