Real Estate Surveying (Hons) Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

The Real Estate Surveying (Hons) course from Edinburgh Napier University  studies how commercial and residential property markets work and draws upon the economics of the real estate sector to gain knowledge of how they develop and the determinants of value. It also examines how urban planning regulates the development of property and value of real estate as investments.

Quick Facts:

• During your studies you’ll learn about all aspects of property valuation, investment, development, property law and property management and this shall help develop a range of technical, communicative and interpersonal skills invaluable to your future career as a Chartered Surveyor.

• A career as a surveyor may suit you if you are interested in property and people, and want a professional role with plenty of variety and prospects

• At the beginning of the course you'll study the technical and legal aspects of property, property markets, valuation, investment and development of land and buildings. 

• In year two you'll be provided with an in-depth knowledge of real estate appraisal: investment and development, as well as specialist and statutory valuation. You'll also examine how urban planning regulates the development of property and value of real estate.

• The third year is spent in the workplace which is fully credit bearing towards your final Honours degree. 

• In the final year you will focus on advanced valuation and planning & development, and how to work on a joint project with other disciplines. You shall also undertake a dissertation.

Careers

Graduates of Real Estate Surveying can work in the private, public and voluntary sector. Employers include -

• Private practice real estate consultancies

• Commercial and residential surveying firms

• Property companies

• Financial institutions

• Local and central government

• Commercial clients and housing associations.

Accreditation

The Honours degree in Real Estate Surveying is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is accredited under the Commercial, Residential and Valuation pathways.