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Build your future real estate career with our online surveying degree.
Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the course will teach you all you need to know to succeed in commercial property surveying.
From developing your knowledge of the key concepts and frameworks related to built environment disciplines to specific real estate surveying skills - such as your ability to value commercial property, manage property assets, analyse property market data, evaluate property proposals and acquire sites for building - this Masters degree will enhance your professional profile and earning potential.
Our RICS accreditation is evidence of our high standards of teaching, and that you’ll be learning industry-relevant content that can be applied in everyday working life, before and after graduation.
Study your course, your way. Start in January, April, July or October and gain a respected commercial property management course within two to four years. You'll also be able to pay your course fees in module by module instalments, spreading out the cost out over the duration of your studies.
If you have a question about this course, visit our FAQ page.
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Level of Study
Postgraduate
Mode of Study
2 years Distance Learning
Department
Architecture and Built Environment
Location
Ellison Building, Newcastle City Campus
City
Newcastle
Start
Upcoming Intakes: July 2024, October 2024
Fees
Fee Information
Modules
Module Information
Watch our videos below to hear more about the course from academic Julie Clarke and to discover the reasons you should choose our MSc.
Discover more about our alternative online Surveying MSc pathways.
We have a number of experienced academics on our Masters. Below are just some of those who may be teaching you on this course.
Applicants should normally have:
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree.
Applicants with other qualifications and relevant professional experience may apply and be judged individually on merit.
International qualifications
If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English Language requirements
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
Full UK Fee: TBC
Full International Fee: TBC
Scholarships and Discounts
ADDITIONAL COSTS
It is vital that DL students have regular internet access to access the Blackboard Ultra e-learning portal, which contains online learning materials, in-course communication tools, advice and support services. The recommended computer operating systems are: Windows 7 or newer, Mac OSX 10.6 or newer, Linux – chromeOS, Mobile – iOS 7 or newer/Android 4.2 or newer.
Applying for this course is quick and easy, and can be done using our online applicant portal.
As part of the application process, you’ll need to upload a selection of important documents including:
If you are a non standard applicant, you will also need to send us two professional / personal references on headed paper.
After receiving your application, our Applicant Services team will aim to respond to you as soon as possible.
You are advised to apply early to secure your place and organise any sponsorship, scholarships or funding.
The University reserves the right at any stage to request applicants and enrolling students to provide additional information about any aspect of their application or enrolment. In the event of any student providing false or inaccurate information at any stage, and/or failing to provide additional information when requested to do so, the University further reserves the right to refuse to consider an application, to withdraw registration, rescind home fees status where applicable, and/or demand payment of any fees or monies due to the University.
Listed below are the modules that you will study on this course. Delivered in a flexible carousel structure, the order in which you study your modules will vary depending on when you begin the course. Please note, modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change between academic years. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes. If you have any questions about this, or our carousel structure, please get in touch on +44 (0) 191 276 4874 or at DLstudentenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk
PE7004 -
Construction and Sustainable Technologies (20 Credits)
In this module you will learn the fundamentals of construction technology in the context of a society’s aim of mitigating climate change. The syllabus includes the processes and technology of commercial and domestic construction, both current and the recent past to equip graduates with the knowledge to manage the construction, maintenance and development of property assets. The importance of the environmental impact of materials and the use of life cycle costing to enhance sustainability will supplement the teaching of low carbon construction technology and energy sources.
Within each of these areas you will study a range of topics to support this:
• Construction technology
o The structural elements, finishes and services found in typical low rise domestic construction.
o The structural elements, finishes and services found in commercial and industrial property.
• Low carbon design
o Site selection and building orientation
o Passive low carbon design in the domestic and commercial field
o Water conservation
o Green roof and wall applications
o Sustainable urban drainage
• Renewable energy applications
o Photovoltaic applications
o Biomass heating
o Ground and air source heat pumps
o Solar water heating
o Wind energy
On completion of this module the knowledge and understanding acquired forms part of the broader contextual framework for the study of your discipline specific professional pathway.
You will develop, throughout this module, academic and professional skills relating to the use and evaluation of data; effective communication; self-direction and personal responsibility.
To start your application, simply select the month you would like to start your course.
Our Applicant Services team will be happy to help. They can be contacted on 02843 780 292 or by emailing DLstudentenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk
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