What qualifications do you need?

Most courses don't have specific subject requirements, although a good level of English and Maths at GCSE is usually specified. Grades and other entry requirements vary widely between institutions. So, make sure to check for the university and course you're interested in. As this is a subject you're unlikely to have studied at school, your UCAS personal statement must demonstrate an interest in this area. Relevant work experience is always useful, but not essential – your passion for the subject is the most important thing.

What degrees can you study?

Most property-related courses will be BSc Hons degrees. If you're interested in becoming a chartered surveyor, make sure the course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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Study Land & Property Management, why & how to study

Q: What's Land & Property Management?

At its broadest level, Land & Property Management is about the built environment; offices, shops, industrial buildings, houses and the surrounding countryside all have an impact on the quality of our lives. This subject explores the issues around creating, managing and enhancing the world’s physical assets – everything from forests and country estates to city office blocks and major regeneration projects.

Q: How will you be assessed?

In most courses, you'll sit traditional exams. The subject area also lends itself very well to project work, presentations and report writing, so you can expect to find a mixture of assessment methods throughout your course.

Q: What are the postgraduate opportunities?

After completing your undergraduate degree, you could take a master's course in a related area such as Real Estate Finance or study for a general Business or Management qualification.

Covering the entire built and natural environment, Land & Property Management literally shapes the world around us.

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What’s Land & Property Management?
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What do you need to get onto a Land & Property Management degree?
What topics does a Land & Property Management degree cover?
How will you be assessed?
Why study Land & Property Management?
Are scholarships and bursaries available to students studying Land and Property Management?
What do Land & Property Management graduates earn?
What jobs can you get as a Land & Property Management graduate?
What are the postgraduate opportunities?
Similar subjects to Land & Property Management
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What’s Land & Property Management?

This subject explores the issues around assessing, managing and enhancing the world’s physical resources – everything from forests and country estates to city office blocks and major regeneration projects.

What Land & Property Management degrees can you study?

Undergraduate degrees in Land & Property Management include:

Options may include an integrated foundation year and professional placement year.

What do you need to get onto a Land & Property Management degree?

Must have

Most undergraduate Land & Property Management courses ask for 96–128 UCAS points. Qualifications could include:

A Levels: ABB–CCD
BTECs: DMM–MMM
Scottish Highers: AABB–BBCC (Advanced Highers: BB)

International Baccalaureate: 29–26
Universities usually ask for good GCSE grades in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Good to have

Pass in the practical element of science, if taken at A Level or equivalent
Work experience or shadowing in a related area, like a property management company, land agent or construction company
Knowledge of careers in this area and of professional bodies like the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

What topics does a Land & Property Management degree cover?

Typical modules for courses in this subject include:

Advanced building surveying
Building information modelling (BIM)
Building pathology and life care
Building technology and design
Construction methods and technology
Cost and contract administration
Countryside management
Environment and land resources
Housing law and practice
Human geography and the city
Land and construction surveying
Place and place-making
Property management
Real estate development
Residential survey and development
The planning system

How will you be assessed?

Courses are assessed in a variety of ways, depending on the module:

Coursework
Essays
Exams
Group work
Posters
Practical or project work
Presentations
Reports

Why study Land & Property Management?

Studying this subject enables you to understand issues such as how and why properties are developed, who is responsible for managing them, and how much they are worth. You’ll also gain useful skills, whatever your eventual career:

Career-specific skills:

Specialised technical skills relevant to the industry, such as property valuation and appraisal
Knowledge in areas such as construction methods, property management and property law

Transferable skills:

Communication
Critical thinking
Numeracy and IT skills
Presentation
Problem solving
Project management
Report writing
Research
Team working

Professional accreditation and organisations:

Degrees may be accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) providing a pathway toward professional qualification as a Chartered Member (MRICS)
Other degree accreditations could include the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Read more in our reasons to study Land and Property Management here.

Based on the title of the course, many potential students may assume only certain things are taught. However, the course allows you to access the world of Real Estate from so many aspects, and I have been able to understand how property is fundamental in many professions.

Joelle, University of Reading

Are scholarships and bursaries available to students studying Land and Property Management?

Some universities offer students scholarships, bursaries, or grants to encourage diversity so it’s worth asking if you are eligible, how to apply and what the money covers e.g., materials, tuition fees and/or living costs.

What do Land & Property Management graduates earn?

Starting salaries for Land & Property Management graduates are around £27,000.

As your career progresses, you could earn an average of £44,000 as an established property developer or a chartered building surveyor with ten years’ experience earns approx. £50,000 before bonuses.

Read more on what graduates do and earn here.

What jobs can you get as a Land & Property Management graduate?

Many graduates work for property consultancies or surveying firms. There are other opportunities within property companies like British Land and Segro, large companies with multiple properties like supermarkets or with owners of major country estates like the National Trust. Future careers could include:

BIM specialist
Building inspector
Chartered building surveyor
Estate manager
Land services manager
Maintenance manager
Project manager
Property manager
Quantity surveyor
Senior rural asset manager
Solicitor

What are the postgraduate opportunities?

Examples of taught master’s and research degrees at postgraduate level include:

Housing and Community Planning MA
Real Estate Development MSc

Real Estate Finance MPhil
Rural Estate and Land Management MSc
Surveying and Land/Environmental Management PGDip/MSc

Similar subjects to Land & Property Management

Other subject areas that might appeal to you include:

Have any questions?

If you have questions about studying Land & Property Management, you can email our experts at ask@thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk. We’ll be happy to hear from you!