
Masters in Real Estate Investment and Finance (Flexible)
This flexible Masters programme, accredited by RICS, will give you a strong understanding of real estate investment and financing decisions.
At a glance
- Develop your career prospects in the real estate finance industry
- Start the programme from either September or February
- Delivered on a part-time block release basis
- Fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Tailor the degree according to your interests via the range of modules
- Level
- Masters
- Subject area(s)
- Real Estate & Planning
- Award
- MSc
- Duration
- 24 - 72 months depending on route taken
- Attendance
- Flexible
- Programme Director
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Dr Chen Zheng
Overview
This Masters programme allows you to relate your practical knowledge to academic theory. It can develop your career prospects by giving you the capability to undertake independent real estate investment analysis. It is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
The core modules of this flexible programme will develop your knowledge in areas such as corporate finance and investment appraisal. Also, analytical methods, economics and financial institutions. You can tailor the degree to your individual requirements by choosing from a range of options. You will also develop your report writing, oral presentation and research skills that are applicable to a range of future career paths.
This programme is ideal if you want to continue in employment but also want to expand your academic understanding. The flexibility of this degree allows you to spread your studying over a number of years depending on your work commitments.
If you have completed the IPF - Investment Education Programme to Diploma level, you are eligible to continue to this programme. You can use the IPF entry route which will give you 100 credits towards your degree.
Timetables and FAQs
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Real Estate & Planning
Our School is the largest in the UK for teaching and research in real estate and planning. Established in 1968 at the University of Reading, we are the only major UK real estate and planning centre to be located within a business school. Being part of the Henley Business School reflects our close and longstanding collaborative relationship with industry.
We enjoy a worldwide reputation for excellence in both teaching and research and we are consistently highly ranked in all major league tables. We undertake internationally recognised, leading edge research into real estate, planning and land. We offer a comprehensive range of courses, all of which are accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Our programmes are held in high regard by leading employers. Many of whom come to us each year to recruit our graduates. We are proud of our outstanding employment record. More than 95% of our students enter graduate-level jobs within 6-months of leaving us.
Compulsory modules
Compulsory modules | Credits |
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Corporate Finance (REMB31)Aims
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20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Real Estate Investment Appraisal (REMB05)Aims: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Real Estate Portfolio Management (REMB22)Aims: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Real Estate Securities PT (REMB19)Summary module description: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Elective modules
Five optional modules from a range that may include:
Optional modules | Credits |
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Applied Analytical Methods (REMB29)Aims: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
International Real Estate (REMB26)Aims: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Real Estate Development PT (REMB16)Summary module description: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Real Estate Economics PT (REMB27)Aims: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Real Estate Funding (REMB38)Summary module description: The module reviews the main sources of debt and equity funding available in real estate investment markets, presenting the implications for ownership, cash flows and rates of return. |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Real Estate Law (REMB36)Summary module description: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Real Estate Valuation (REMB10)Summary module description: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Residential Real Estate and Policy (REMB35)Summary module description: The module will provide students with an awareness of the economic principles that underpin residential property markets and relevant government policies. Students will be able to assess the impact of different policy interventions in the housing market. |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Strategic Management of Corporate Real Estate (REMB40)Summary module description: This module applies strategic management principles to corporate real estate. The subject is considered at the business strategy, the real estate portfolio alignment and the operational impact levels. It examines strategic real estate management from the corporate viewpoint having regard to the various stakeholders involved and how they interact. The different approaches to strategy and the implications of these approaches for the real estate portfolio will be examined within the context of live case studies. These case studies provide examples of how corporate real estate requirements shift in response to both strategic imperatives and the changing economic and competitive environment. In order to examine how real estate can be managed in a way that enhances rather than inhibits corporate performance. Corporate real estate management is aimed at ensuring that the real estate portfolio remains aligned with corporate business needs. This module reviews current research, innovation and practice in this subject area. |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
The module or course content descriptions set out on this page are correct for those being taught in the current academic year. Modules or course content marked as optional are indicative and may be subject to change.
Similar to corporate training methods, our flexible courses are based around relatively short periods of intensive study which are then reinforced by your experience in practice and web-based learning materials. You will attend the University for short blocks of study when there are opportunities to experience a range of learning methods. Each module runs for either 4 or 5 days and is held from Monday to Thursday or Monday to Friday.
You are encouraged to contribute your own knowledge and experience in order to extend the learning opportunities. The flexibility of the courses means that there are no stages or parts to the degree. You work towards the Masters qualification by fulfilling requirements for 180 credits. There is also the possibility of gaining a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) or Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits). It is also possible to take individual modules as part of a Continuing Professional Development programme.
Our courses are designed and delivered by internationally-renowned experts, with a wealth of academic and professional experience. All of our courses are regularly updated to maintain their relevance in a rapidly changing industry.
The fees are currently:
Academic year | Fees |
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2020/21 | £2,000 per 20 credit module |
2021/22 | £2,000 per 20 credit module |
Current scholarships
Entry requirements |
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An upper second-class honours degree from a UK university, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised university |
You should normally be in relevant graduate level employment |
If your first language is not English, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency |
You must be in relevant employment in order to undertake the programme. Your career prospects will be enhanced by the skills and knowledge gained on each of the modules. You will also benefit from the networking opportunities with fellow real estate professionals in the various modules.
The School of Real Estate & Planning has a worldwide reputation and a long history of providing postgraduate education in real estate. All our postgraduate programmes open up many options for employment in the real estate industry around the world.
Our alumni association, The Reading Real Estate Foundation, organise career development and recruitment events for real estate students throughout the year. These include an evening lectures series with key industry speakers, an annual Careers Fair and our highly successful Mentoring Programme which pairs students with professionals in the real estate industry.
We have a professional Careers Development Advisor, Jane Batchelor, who helps our students with every aspect of the career development process, including identifying work placement, internships and permanent career opportunities.
On graduation our students are employed by the largest and most prestigious firms including:
Real Estate Service Firms:
CBRE, Cluttons, Cushman & Wakefield, Drivers Jonas Deloitte, DTZ, Jones Lang LaSalle, KingSturge, Knight Frank and Savills
Investment Banks:
Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley
Institutional Investors and Investment Funds:
Aviva, Invesco, Legal & General
Consultancy Firms:
Accenture, Ernst & Young, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Property Portfolio Research
Investment and Development Companies:
British Land, Grosvenor, Hines, Land Securities and SEGRO
The programme is accredited within the University of Reading – Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) partnership arrangement.
Apply online
The quickest and easiest way to apply for Postgraduate study at Henley Business School, at the University of Reading is through the University’s online application service.
This allows you to complete your application information, attach electronic copies of your academic transcripts, certificates and other supporting information and also provides a facility for an email request to be sent to your referees enabling them to send your supporting references directly to us.
Apply online now using the University of Reading's online application system.
Apply by post
If you are unable to apply online you can request a paper application form by telephoning +44(0) 118 378 5289 or writing to the Admissions Office, University of Reading, Miller Building, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AB, UK.
When to apply
Entry | Deadline |
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September | 31st July |
February | 31st December |
After you apply
You will receive a confirmation email when we receive your application form. Your application is then reviewed by a member of academic staff. Successful applicants will be notified by email in the first instance, and once a start date has been agreed, you will receive a formal offer letter outlining any necessary entry criteria you will need to meet, and you will be asked to confirm your acceptance of this offer.
Throughout the admissions process we will keep you updated with key information via email.
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Contact us
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