There is an ever-growing relationship between property, investment and financial markets; making the field increasingly dynamic and offering significant financial rewards. Throughout the course you'll develop expert property industry knowledge and skills in areas such as financial project management, financial risk management, negotiation, valuation, portfolio management and investment appraisal.

You'll also focus on business planning, financial regulations and become an expert in the sustainability of financial investment projects.

This course offers the opportunity to study on a sandwich-route, where you'll undertake a one-year work placement.

2nd for sustainability

2nd most sustainable university in the world in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings

Recognised by industry

The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), meaning it represents your first step towards becoming a Chartered Surveyor.

for the number of undergraduate students studying Building (HESA 2024/25).

NTU is ranked 5th for Graduate Prospects in the UK for Land and Property Management (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).

Course content will help you develop a significant knowledge of financial markets, investment opportunities and stock markets in practice throughout the course, enabling you to experience how to make money from real estate as an individual and for big industry players.

Course accreditations

In the UK for Land and Property Management in the Complete University Guide 2026.

Module information

A standard full-time BSc (Hons) course is made up of 120 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the

Year OneYear TwoOptional placement yearFinal Year

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Surveying Skills 1

This module provides you with an introduction to academic study, to the built environment professions, and to the nature of the work carried out by surveyors.

20 credits

Construction 1

This module introduces you to a range of technical, practical and environmental principles involved in the construction of a range of traditional and non-traditional buildings.

It provides a framework for understanding the environmental impact of buildings and introduces the concept of building pathology, which examines why buildings fail.

Planning and Land Use

This module introduces the concepts and principles of the planning system. The content of the module is underpinned by the concept of sustainable development, and it considers the impact of climate change on how cities will evolve and adapt in the future.

Surveying Skills 2

This module will provide you with an introduction to practice and surveying skills that will be developed throughout the course of your degree and in the workplace.

Economics and Valuation

This module introduces property economics and the links between the economy and the property market, and gives you a overview of property valuation.

By the end of the module you will be able to use economic concepts and the theory of supply and demand to explain activities in the construction and property market.

This module introduces you to the English legal system with a focus on civil law affecting the property industry. You will gain an understanding of how this law operates and an introduction to how it impacts on society and the property professions.

Property Management and Agency

This module provides an introduction to the principles, procedures and practices of commercial estate management, property agency, and landlord and tenant law.

You will develop an awareness of the interrelationship between property agents, asset managers and their various clients, and the implications and application of marketing within the property industry.

Property Law

Building on the foundations of the Year One law module, this module introduces students to the principals of land law (including the different legal titles to property, rights and reservations and how they impact on the value and ability to develop the land.

You will develop competency in interpreting commercial Leases and interacting with landlord and tenant law, with focus on the Landlord and Tenant 1954.

Employability and Commercial Awareness

This module provides guidance for gaining, and preparing for, employment within the property sector.

You will be introduced to the requirements for the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence and the principles of employment law, Health and Safety at Work regulations, and related procedures.

Development and Planning

This module introduces you to the development process and the commercial drivers behind it. You will examine the roles of various participants in the development process and how they affect its end product.

You will look at how commercial, financial, economic, legal, planning, design and physical development considerations contribute towards development schemes.

Real Estate Economics

The module develops an understanding of the links between the wider economy and the property industry.

You will use economic models to understand property market behaviour. The property market will be broken down into its various components, and different property use types will be studied.

Valuation

In this module you will develop knowledge and understanding of the different approaches to the valuation of property, and examine the application of different techniques employed in the valuation process.

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Sandwich placement year

In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to take a year-long, full-time placement that will you give you real, hands-on experience and open up exciting opportunities for your future employment. Many students will return to their placement company after graduation.

Recent placement destinations have included: AXA, Gerald Eve LLP, Lambert Smith Hampton, Metropolitan Police, Valuation Office Agency, Cushman & Wakefield, JLL and Savills, and more. The majority of these roles come with a salary, with some students earning up to 20,000 for their year. Roles have included planner, assistant surveyor, assistant commercial surveyor, sales consultant in land and investment, and many more.

The majority of companies are RICS-accredited, which means the year counts towards your RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

0 credits

Study abroad

If you're studying on our sandwich route you can also opt to study abroad for a full academic year, or for a semester, during Year Three. This is an optional and additional period of study that complements your degree at NTU as an alternative to taking a work placement.

This is an exciting opportunity to experience a different national culture, teaching and learning styles and subjects in an international environment. The destination university must be a year abroad / exchange partner of NTU or member of a formally recognised scheme such as the International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP).

Our NTU Global and student mobility team will support you in finding the right opportunity from one of the many international partners available around the world.

Successful completion of a period of international study will earn you a standalone award an International Study Certificate (minimum six weeks) or the International Study Diploma (minimum 36 weeks).

Investment Appraisal and Valuation

This module will enable you to develop a detailed and critical understanding of principles, theories, techniques and practices relating to the appraisal and valuation of capital investments, with particular emphasis on real estate investments.

You will develop and apply the understanding and skills necessary to produce investment and market valuations, and undertake comprehensive appraisal, evaluation and interpretation of real estate investment performance, at single asset and portfolio levels.

Real Estate Funding 1

This module aims to provide a practical understanding of essential financial theories and financial modelling techniques relevant to real estate investment practices and decision-making. It explains the structure of capital markets and examines how interest rates and lending conditions influence real estate funding strategies, as well as debt and equity costs. These include concepts of market efficiency and market performance metrics, as well as the structure of capital budgeting and its impact on the profitability of investment projects.

Property Investment 1

This module provides you with a broad understanding of the key principles of investment portfolio management theory and practice, in the context of direct and indirect property investment vehicles.

You will develop an understanding of how portfolios are constructed and how performance is obtained, measured and improved through strategic stock selection and asset management techniques.

The module encourages the recognition of the benefits of direct property investments, alongside other asset classes, primarily equities (including indirect property vehicles) and gilts.

Research Project

This module requires you to investigate a topic of your choice in an extended project. You will critically analyse existing literature, recommend and apply suitable research methods, analyse data, and produce conclusions and recommendations.

Real Estate Funding 2

This module aims to develop an understanding of financial models and risk management techniques, as well as the ability to apply these concepts in practical settings. It also addresses property data analysis techniques used by professionals in real estate finance. The module explains the structure and behaviour of the mortgage market, investment models within the housing market, principles and instruments of green finance, and financial regulatory rules, along with the impact of changes in these regulations on real estate funding costs and profit margins.

Property Investment 2

Building upon the theoretical knowledge developed in the Property Investment 1 module, this module provides you with the opportunity to create your own real estate fund, justify your investment strategy and present your acquired assets to outline how you will drive performance and secure appropriate investment returns.

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Student experience

Joe Lalley

Property Finance and Investment student

“The course was essential in building my confidence for the role that I'm in currently.”

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Tim Perschbacher

“The best thing about the course? There are too many to name one! I really like working independently on assignments instead of only having exams.”

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How you're taught

You’ll learn through a mix of:

lectures - covering the key theories

seminars - smaller-group sessions perfect for learning key skills and collaborative working

project work - develop your team working skills, as well as self-directed study with the support of NOW, our virtual learning environment.

Outside of the timetabled sessions you will need to undertake self-directed independent study. This will include preparing for lectures, researching, completing coursework, and directed reading to expand your knowledge.

A placement year may be taken between year 2 and year 3 of study.

Study trips

In the second and final year of your studies, you may have the opportunity to go on a field trip.

Field trips and study visits are an important part of your learning. Trips may include site visits and visits to practices, museums, exhibitions and events.

Where a trip is mandatory it will be aligned to your modules and inform project work, and substantive costs – including travel and accommodation – will be paid for by the school. A valid passport and any associated visas will be required for any trips outside of the UK. Where there are unforeseen circumstances outside of our control, trips may not run.

Please note that field trip locations may vary and are subject to availability and change.

How you're assessed

People excel in different ways, and we want everybody to have the best possible chance of success. You will be assessed through:

coursework, will consist of group and individual projects, formal reports, presentations, and essays

projects, such as research projects, and individual and group presentations

exams, including formal exams and written tests.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in lectures, seminars or practical sessions. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Who will teach you?

Toby Ebbs

Hourly Paid Lecturer (Property Management and Development)

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Simone Allin

Senior Lecturer

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Alla Koblyakova

Dr Alla Koblyakova is the Course Leader for the BSc (Hons) Property Finance and Investment programme in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment at Nottingham Trent University.

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Hannah Farr

Principal Lecturer

Hannah Farr is a Principal Lecturer in Property Management and Development in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Nottingham Trent University.

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Louise O'Donoghue

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Chris Keast

Chris Keast, C.Build E, FCIOB, FCABE, MInstLM, MICOMOS, FHEA, is the Postgraduate and Degree Apprenticeship Programmes Manager and Course Leader MSc Building Surveying in Property Management and Development.

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Entry requirements

UK students

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent).

Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent).

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements

Additional requirements for UK students

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Academic entry requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent). We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional international requirements

Additional requirements for international students

If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Foundation preparation course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City campus.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£10,050 per year

Year abroad - £1,507

Placement year - £2,010

If you choose to do a placement year or year abroad, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year. Please be aware that you will be charged the fee set for the year this takes place, rather than being fixed at the rate applicable when you start your course, and any increases are subject to Government approval. As a guide, the fees above are for the 2027/28 academic year.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students - see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£18,400 per year

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Field trips

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Year abroad

If you choose to study abroad for a year, you may need to consider additional costs such as visas, vaccinations, accommodation and travel expenses.

Building Blocks financial package

As a student at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, you’ll also benefit from our Building Blocks financial package, which aims to help minimise the additional costs of study, while you’re here at NTU.

What you’ll receive

All of the materials needed for induction workshops and activities, working within our workshops and laboratories.

Free personal protective equipment (PPE), which usually includes hard-wearing boots, goggles and high-vis vests, to keep you safe on site visits and while working in our workshops.

Access to the free professional body accreditation, as appropriate for your course.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

Careers and employability

This course is designed to prepare you for a successful career in the property industry.

NTU has a strong property alumni community, with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies, including those in real estate investment, finance and real estate loans, and banking.

Becoming Chartered with the RICS

The RICS accreditation enables you to progress to Chartered Surveyor status once you have completed your studies. To become a Chartered Surveyor, you'll first need to complete at least two years of relevant work experience – the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

If you undertake a sandwich placement, this will normally count as the first year of your professional experience (only for RICS), however at least 12 months of study must take place on a graduate training scheme.

This course is designed to prepare you for future employment in a number of the RICS APC pathways, which could include:

Planning and Development

Commercial Real Estate

Residential

Find out more about how to complete your APC and about becoming RICS qualified.

Employability team

Our expert Employability team will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice. You can benefit from this service at any time during your studies, and for up to three years after completing your course. Our Employability team regularly runs a series of events throughout the year specifically for Property Management and Development students, including our Built Environment Jobs Fair.

Find out more about career options in the property industry on the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors website.

Excellent placement opportunities

BSc (Hons) Property Finance and Investment students have the opportunity to apply for a year-long work placement (minimum of 36 weeks in one or more organisations). This will give you real, hands-on experience within the industry, opening up exciting opportunities for future employment.

Recent placement destinations have included:

Lambert Smith Hampton

AXA Investment Managers

Transport for London (TfL)

BNP Paribas

Professional qualification

Successful completion of the 36 weeks leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice, which will further enhance your CV

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:

Montagu Evans

NG Chartered Surveyors

SGP Property

Cushman & Wakefield

Our graduates are…

Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:

Graduate Property Manager

Graduate Surveyor

Account Executive

Commercial Surveyor

Real Estate Analyst

Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.

NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Campus and facilities

Industry-standard facilities

The majority of your lectures and seminars will take place in the Newton building, which is located at the heart of our City Campus.

You will have the opportunity to use and familiarise yourself with our industry-standard software, including:

digital mapping

development appraisal

property and environmental risk information

industry-standard information systems and databases.

IT resources

Our IT resource rooms and PC clusters are distributed across the City site, with PCs providing access to Microsoft Office, email, web browsing, networked file storage, and high-speed online printing services (with a free printing allowance for each student).

Books and library resources

In the library, you will have access to an extensive and diverse range of books and periodicals that focus on specialist areas within the Built Environment. The library's OneSearch system provides access to all our electronic resources, journals and books.

Within the library there is a liaison librarian who has specialist subject knowledge. They can offer detailed help in finding and using print and electronic resources, and also support on things such as Harvard referencing and research skills.

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School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment Facilities

For more information visit the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment Facilities page.

IT facilities City Campus

For more information visit the IT facilities City Campus page.

NTSU City Campus

For more information visit the NTSU City Campus page.

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Applying

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Keeping up to date

After you've applied, we'll send you emails throughout the application process – please check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on the Your Application page.

Apply through UCAS

You can apply for this course through UCAS.

If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU Applicant Portal.

Please read our application guidance before you start your application.

We advise you to prepare and apply as early as you can as Student visa processing time can vary.

We'll send you important emails throughout the application process. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam mail folder.

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Personal statement guidance

You’ll submit a personal statement with your UCAS application – here are our tips on what to include and how to structure your personal statement.

Application support

If you have any questions about applying, get in touch through our online form or call us on 44 (0)115 848 4200.

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