BSc (Hons) Real Estate Bachelor's degree at Birmingham City University

This module explores how key 'actors', including professional bodies, landowners, developers, investors, politicians, members of the public, and the state, etc. influence the development of the built and natural environment. Broader forces also influence development processes. This module therefore encourages you to explore how Politics, Economy, Society, Technology, Law and the Environment (PESTLE) all shape the built and natural environment. This module also offers an opportunity not only to l

Valuation is a crucial skill across the built environment and is core to many professional pathways. This module introduces the theory of valuation as a set of principles, financial mathematics, methods and techniques employed for identifying and understanding economic concepts of value and worth in a property context.

This module is unique to the BSc Real Estate programme. As a key component of the built environment, real estate forms a significant part of the market economy. Knowledge of the property markets across different sectors and the drivers of space, property and capital markets will be introduced. Market structures, concepts and determinants will provide an increased awareness of property fundamentals that make property an attractive and challenging asset class.

This module introduces, for all of the built environment professions, a range of concepts relating to the technology of construction. It provides you with an understanding of modern and sustainable methods of construction. We use the example of low rise residential construction as it is relatively straightforward and allows us to introduce and explore these issues appropriately. In particular, you will be introduced to everyday materials, construction methods, building services Building Regulati

Environmental and materials science is an important area of study for all disciplines involved with the design, planning, developing and management of the built environment. This module encourages you to consider how the properties, structures and performance of materials influence why buildings and structures function. You will be encouraged to consider how these properties impact construction from a design and practical use perspective. This module will therefore enable you to develop innovati

This module seeks to appraise the principal ways of managing the physical property from the perspective of operational asset management for a variety of property sectors. Property asset management is one of the core functions of a real estate professional. In addition the module will explains the principles of corporate (occupier) property management. The aim of this module is to enable you to apply knowledge gained in different property subject areas to conceptualise and implement programmes fo

This module develops your ability to explore the application of both traditional and contemporary discounted cash flow (DCF) techniques within the framework of property investment and occupation markets. It covers a range of topical analysis that will enable you to critically appraise and solve practical valuation issues. The level of knowledge learned from the module not only enables you to select the 'right' technique in today's market place but also challenges you to question the validity of

This module provides an opportunity for you to develop and apply research skills in a property development, planning and real estate context. The module is an introduction into some of the data, techniques and approaches required to explore social, economic, environmental and technological change in a built environment context.

This module critically discusses and applies the socio-economic, historical, environmental and governance context that shapes the design and use of buildings and structures to a real life development project. We encourage and support you to develop and apply a range of research techniques to evaluate design, costs, benefits and values of 'good' design; how to appraise the implications of different approaches to implementation, on-going use, management and quality of place; and produce a practice

The module covers the basic requirements for property professionals engaged with the existing built environment to appreciate varying needs to clients in relation to property, to identify methods of construction, appraise the condition of a building, and make recommendations to achieve client's aims. The module is designed to give you the opportunity for practical application of your learning to a relevant case study.

This module introduces you to the nature of real property and the legal framework that regulates its acquisition, disposal, use, occupation and management. Much of what is covered is designed to relate to issues that may be met in professional practice and explain the way in which the law will impact your upon day-to-day activities and decisions. Problem-based study aims to develop general competencies based on the kinds of abilities and skills required of a professional practitioner. Profession

This module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a credit bearing, 40- week Professional Placement as an integral part of your Undergraduate Degree. The purpose of the Professional Placement is to improve your employability skills which will, through the placement experience, allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. Furthermore, by completing the Professional Placement, you will be able

The module will introduce you to the various aspects of marketing communications tools from initial analysis of the property and market through to developing an expanding range of promotional and negotiation techniques. It will explore the use of all elements of the promotion mix with particular reference to the estate agency sector and the wider property business industries. This module will cover the main areas of advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations, professional e

Valuation is central to the work of the professional real estate surveyor. Valuation expertise is used in a wide range of real estate contexts including investment, asset management, property development and maintenance management. This module is designed to further develop your valuation knowledge and skills and build on your previous learning in the Level 4 and Level 5 valuation modules. The module presents a series of true to life applications and encourages you to consider the wide range of

Property fund management is a relatively new core competence for the real estate and development (chartered surveyor) professional. It forms an important sector sitting above the physical property asset management layer. Accordingly, a comprehensive grounding in the principles and practice of property investment and finance is essential for this sector. The module introduces and develops the concept and practice of property fund management in relation to real world market activity and includes a

This module will focus on extending and providing appropriate evidence of your professional skills and development. Within an applied socially responsive framework, you will examine a range of issues related to the client, the site, planning, financial/development appraisal, design technology, legal and regulatory, health and safety etc.