Master in Real Estate

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake close on Aug 31, 2026, and tuition is UK Fee in Year 1: £12,660. International Fee in Year 1: £19,850..

An Industry-Focused Masters Degree

The Real Estate MSc with Advanced Practice provides a fast-track route into the surveying and built environment professions. Developed in collaboration with world-leading researchers, practitioners, and professional bodies, this programme is tailored for graduates from any discipline seeking a change of direction or professionals looking to gain Chartered Surveyor status.

Distinctive Features

• Accreditation: Fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Practical Learning: The course is built around authentic, project-based learning and consultancy work on real-world problems.
• Advanced Practice: The second year includes a dedicated Advanced Practice semester, providing opportunities for live projects and research contributions within the Architecture and Built Environment Research Group.
• Career-Ready: With strong industry connections to firms like CBRE, JLL, and Knight Frank, students gain significant networking opportunities and professional knowledge.

Students benefit from a research-rich environment where teaching staff balance academic rigor with industry expertise, ensuring graduates are competent in valuation, investment, law, and sustainable development.

Northumbria University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne and established in 1992, is a dynamic UK institution known for its industry links and vibrant student community. With about 32,000 students and roughly 3,300 international students, Northumbria offers a cosmopolitan campus experience within a lively northern city. The university’s focus on employability, practical learning and professional partnerships attracts international learners looking for applied courses and pathways into global careers.

Academic programs at Northumbria combine research-informed teaching with placements, industry projects and professional accreditation where applicable. The university offers extensive student support services, including language tuition, career coaching and enterprise initiatives that help international students build skills and networks. Small-group teaching, labs and studio work create active learning environments, while collaborations with business and the public sector provide real-world exposure.

Newcastle’s energetic cultural scene, affordable living and strong transport links enhance student life outside the classroom. Northumbria supports a wide range of clubs, societies and mentoring schemes that help international students settle and engage socially and professionally. Prospective applicants should check course-specific entry requirements, investigate scholarships and contact the international admissions team early to plan visas, accommodation and arrival arrangements. Northumbria is particularly well suited to students seeking practical education, industry engagement and a supportive urban campus experience.