If you successfully complete all elements of the course, you will be awarded the BSc in Property Management from the University of Reading and will be entitled to use the designatory letters BSc. You will be entitled to denote Honours if applicable, i.e. BSc(Hons).

The College has not sought RICS accreditation for this course. This is so that the course can be offered to students with a wider range of previous academic achievement or experience, as well as to non-UK students for whom an RICS qualification is not of prime interest. However, successful graduates who wish to proceed to RICS Membership may do so via the College’s Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Surveying, to which they may gain advanced entry. This course is endorsed by the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers in Ireland.

You should have

Either

• Two A Level passes or equivalent

or

• Relevant work experience for mature student entry

In addition:

• English language proficiency

• Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or equivalent

Evidence of qualification is required in the form of certificates or statements. You should send photocopies that have been certified by a member of a professional body. Do not send original documents. Applicants over 24 years of age without the minimum requirement will be considered as mature candidates. If you are applying as a mature student, a reference from an academic or surveyor confirming your suitability for the course will be required.

Part 1

English legal system; law of contract and tort.

construction principles; materials; components; building services (low rise).

principles of economic analysis; fundamental concepts and theories.

introduction to business management; information and communications; organisations and people.

Part 2

construction techniques; materials; components; services for framed systems (high rise).

application of economics to problems and policies of use and management of land; economic analysis applied to property-related issues; analytical skills used in property economics.

product development; management of process, time and resources; analysis of financial statements and sources of finance; monitoring projects; financial decision making and risk analysis.

land law; landlord and tenant law; sales of land.

Part 3

strategies for corporate estates; performance criteria; estate management functions, including leasing, maintenance, insurance, rent review, revaluation and development opportunities.

planning system and organisation; development plans; principal contemporary planning issues and policies.

concepts of value and methods of valuation; analysis of property prices and other investments; effects of principal property issues on value.

Part 4

Compulsory module

a project on a property management topic including research, project preparation and self-directed study.

Module options (choose three)

valuation of interests in urban property for purchase, sale, investment, rent review and lease renewal, mortgage, insurance and accounts; effect of statute and case law; valuation standards and guidance notes; developments in valuation methodology; taxation of land and VAT.

compulsory purchase; planning compensation; rating and local taxation.

development appraisal, management and finance.

principal planning statutes, orders and case law; environmental law; contamination and pollution; highways law.

role of facilities manager; space planning and management; legal issues; occupational costs; energy management.

investment appraisal and finance; portfolio management.

management and organisation of maintenance works; legislation issues; planning maintenance.

Optional face-to-face sessions may be held during your course of study in Reading and York. Overnight accommodation for revision teaching in Reading only is included in the course fee. Other media formats may be offered as an addition/alternative to face-to-face sessions. *Availability of locations will be based on the number of module registrations received.

Assessment consists of assignments and examinations for all modules except the Part 4 Project, which consists of two assignments and the final project, and the Integrated Management Project, which is assessed on the final submission only.

Assignments

You will complete and submit two assignments per module for assessment according to the timetable of the course.

Exams

Exams are normally held in September and comprise one 3-hour written paper per module, excluding the Project and Integrated Management Project modules.

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