BSc Real Estate Development and Planning

BSc Real Estate Development and Planning is a planning course with a difference, giving you an edge over those working in the property market.

Through this programme, you’ll:

develop a unique combination of skills and an edge over others in the market
gain the ability to see the financial potential of development opportunities
cultivate an awareness of the environmental and social issues involved in contemporary urban planning.

Our reputation

1st in the UK for 'Land and Property Management' (and we have consistently been in the top three since 2008) in the Complete University Guide 2026.
2nd in the UK for graduate prospects in 'Land and Property Management' in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
1st for research quality for ‘Land and Property Management’ in the Complete University Guide 2026.

You’ll be taught by academics from Henley Business School. Our staff are world leaders in their fields and you can expect to learn from internationally renowned experts, with a wealth of academic and professional experience.

This programme has full accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This means that this degree is recognised by employers as a benchmark of quality and can give you a head start if you choose to undertake the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.

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The is a unique and forward-thinking educational charity, established to support Real Estate & Planning education at Henley Business School, 黑料不打烊. RREF will support you to achieve your full potential and become the best in the industry.

Support includes:

a mentoring programme which will offer you a one-to-one connection to an industry professional
an evening lecture series where guest speakers from the Real Estate industry share their views, providing you with valuable commercial awareness
the Real Estate and Planning Careers Fair
sponsored prizes for academic excellence
a range of financial support for students in need.

The first two years of this course are designed to introduce and develop core concepts and practical skills in Real Estate and Planning. Students on all Real Estate and Planning courses are enrolled on the same compulsory modules in the first and second years.

In your second year, you’ll be able to select one optional module.

In the third year, you’ll specialise in development and planning but will also have the flexibility to customise your learning through selecting two optional modules.

You will learn through a combination of:

lectures
seminars
group work
tutorials
case studies
industry presentations
site visits and field trips
online learning
independent study.

Overview

BSc Real Estate Development and Planning is a planning course with a difference, giving you an edge over those working in the property market.

Through this programme, you’ll:

develop a unique combination of skills and an edge over others in the market
gain the ability to see the financial potential of development opportunities
cultivate an awareness of the environmental and social issues involved in contemporary urban planning.

Our reputation

1st in the UK for 'Land and Property Management' (and we have consistently been in the top three since 2008) in the Complete University Guide 2026.
2nd in the UK for graduate prospects in 'Land and Property Management' in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
1st for research quality for ‘Land and Property Management’ in the Complete University Guide 2026.

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Support includes:

a mentoring programme which will offer you a one-to-one connection to an industry professional
an evening lecture series where guest speakers from the Real Estate industry share their views, providing you with valuable commercial awareness
the Real Estate and Planning Careers Fair
sponsored prizes for academic excellence
a range of financial support for students in need.

Learning

In your second year, you’ll be able to select one optional module.

In the third year, you’ll specialise in development and planning but will also have the flexibility to customise your learning through selecting two optional modules.

You will learn through a combination of:

lectures
seminars
group work
tutorials
case studies
industry presentations
site visits and field trips
online learning
independent study.

Entry requirements A Level AAB

Select 黑料不打烊 as your firm choice on UCAS and we'll guarantee you a place even if you don't quite meet your offer. For details, see our firm choice scheme.

Our typical offers are expressed in terms of A level, BTEC and International Baccalaureate requirements. However, we also accept many other qualifications.

Typical offer

AAB

Extended Project Qualifications (EPQ)

If you are taking an EPQ, you will receive two offers: our standard offer and an alternative offer of ABB in your A-level subjects on the condition that you achieve a B in your EPQ.

International Baccalaureate

34 points overall, including 4 in English and Maths, both at standard level.

GCSE

Maths and English at grade B (5).

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDD

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.

Other information

Deferred entry available.

Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students

For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.

International Foundation Programme

If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the 黑料不打烊’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.

Learn more about our International Foundation programme

Pre-sessional English language programme

If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.

Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme

Compulsory modules

Introduction to Data Analysis

Use statistical terminology and basic concepts to systematically analyse and describe quantitative data. You'll focus on applications in a real estate and planning context using Microsoft Excel, including data visualisation and the integrated use of AI, enabling you to interpret, display and explore data, understand the concept of probabilities, and conduct simple hypothesis testing.

Introductory Economics for Business and Finance

Understand how businesses are affected by developments in specific markets, as well as by changes at the level of the entire economy. You'll analyse forces of supply and demand in the determination of prices and the economics of consumer behaviour, the characteristics and variability in economic output and profit under different forms of competition, the methods for calculating national income for closed and open economies, and determinants of business cycles and economic effects, interactions and policies connected to inflation, unemployment, interest rates and foreign exchange rates.

Property, Law, Rights and Institutions

Examine the legal and conceptual basis of property and the legal, institutional, and stakeholder aspects of land, property and property rights. Consider what is involved and understood by the label 'property rights', how the planning system and related institutions operate, the repercussions for different stakeholders, and the fundamental principles of land law governing the ownership, use and enjoyment of property as relevant to real estate professionals.

Real Estate Valuation 1

Discover the pricing of equities, bonds, mortgages and real estate assets, and apply models to assess investment decisions.

Contemporary Issues in Real Estate and Planning

Develop an understanding of the local, national and global challenges and potential solutions directly and indirectly affected by the real estate industry and planning system, as well as the diversity of stakeholders involved. You'll critically reflect on aspects such as climate change, housing quality, affordability, future ways of working and building, and growing inequality.

Ethics and Sustainable Development

Explore the human and non-human considerations of sustainable development goals and implications for responsible business practices in real estate and planning, including urban and architectural design, development, construction, operation, refurbishment, retrofitting, and regeneration.

These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/2025 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.

You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the 黑料不打烊.

Compulsory modules

Real Estate and Urban Economics

Use basic economic principles and models to analyse urban dynamics and property markets. You'll develop a foundational understanding of economic forces shaping urban growth and land use allocation within cities, equilibrium adjustment processes in demand and supply of real estate, and broader perspectives for the analysis of real estate markets.

Real Estate and Planning Law

Gain a thorough grounding in the key legal and regulatory principles and concepts underpinning the operation of landlord and tenant law, leasehold relationships, and planning processes.

Real Estate Entrepreneurship and Technology

Explore the key concepts of business start-ups and become a disruptor in the real estate sector. You'll entrepreneurial management studies will span design thinking, business model creation, entrepreneurial finance, marketing, and technological trends, including the responsible use of AI.

Planning Theory and Practice

Discover the theory and practice of spatial planning, and its interrelationship with the development of real estate. You'll study a range of contemporary issues and tools for planning implementation, including addressing climate change and sustainability, the role of plan-making, and how planning shapes different built and natural environments.

Real Estate Valuation 2

Develop your understanding of the underlying principles of valuation and the various approaches to, and methods of, real estate valuation. You'll study the processes, procedures and practices necessary to value real estate, particularly commercial property investments, as well as the valuation process, including regulatory framework, role of the valuation, and different concepts of value.

Optional modules

Climate Change and Finance

Examine the scientific consensus on climate change, together with its projected social and economic consequences to understand how the financial sector can help mitigate and manage these impacts.

Introduction to the Management of Information Systems

Explore the management of business information systems (IS) and the interplay between management, organisational, and information technology IS dimensions You'll study enterprise applications, the symbiotic relationship between company information infrastructures and business capability, and the fundamentals that underline the design, implementation, control, evaluation, and strategic use of information systems in modern business.

Comparative International Management

Focus on management variations across the globe, from national variations in business systems, innovation and organisational behaviour to how these differences influence firm performance. You'll examine globalisation, governance, education, and industrial relations at the country level, using examples including the USA, China, Japan, Britain, France and Germany to explore different contexts, cultures and behaviour of business management.

Trends in Finance

Contextualise current issues and debates in finance by placing them in the historical evolution of finance. Understand how finance has evolved over time and where it may develop in the future.

Real Estate Finance and Investment

Gain insight into the operation of commercial real estate markets within a broader capital market setting. You'll understand key theoretical concepts in finance, be able to appraise critically published work in the field, and apply this knowledge to the analysis of practical real estate problems.

Understanding Leadership

Gain a deeper understanding of leadership models and concepts as you explore different leadership styles and the associated ethical challenges. You’ll consider potential obstacles for leaders and learn how they can develop their leadership capabilities to deal with them.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.

You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the 黑料不打烊.

Compulsory modules

Development Appraisal and Finance

Evaluate and appraise the financial viability of real estate development projects. You'll develop key skills and knowledge related to the ways in which land value, how the risks and rewards associated with real estate development activity might be shared, and the range of debt and equity investments in real estate development projects.

Development Process

Gain an understanding of models of the real estate development process, the nature of real estate development projects, patterns in real estate development, the operation of development land markets, the structure of the real estate development sector, the delivery of real estate development projects, the risks involved in real estate development and the role of different institutions and agents in the development process.

Urban Design in the Development Process

Examine the core principles of urban design and its role in the development process. You'll consider academic debates and policy challenges surrounding the practice of urban design, its contemporary relevance or value to real estate development and place-making, and the practice of urban design where it concerns both the creation and maintenance of places as part of sustainability transitions and/or regeneration processes toward more resilient futures.

Project in Development and Planning

Apply key concepts, technical knowledge, and relevant research to the analysis and evaluation of practical problems and situations for making development happen, as well as developing wider professional / business skills.

Optional modules

Work-based Learning

Undertake a four-week work placement (as a minimum) to reflect on professional practice in the workplace, develop your skills and competencies, explore your future career options, and extend the knowledge gained throughout your studies.

Housing Markets and Policy

Study the economic principles that underpin residential property markets and relevant government policies. You'll examine why global, national, and local housing markets operate as they do, and the implications this has for economies and societies more generally, as well as how different types of policy – town planning, fiscal, and monetary – can shape housing markets.

Urban Regeneration

Discover urban regeneration policy and practice, with a focus on the UK context, developing your critical thinking related to the models and theories that underpin regeneration processes and the outcomes of regeneration activities.

Dissertation in Real Estate and Planning

Conduct a substantial research study on a topic of relevance to property and real estate, supported by your dissertation supervisor.

New Directions in Business and Corporate Social Responsibility

Develop your awareness and understanding of contemporary debates and practices of corporate social responsibility, and reflect on the wider role of business in societal and global sustainable development.

Investment in Rural Assets

Demonstrate technical knowledge in various areas of rural asset management and investment, from an understanding of the core influences on rural land as an asset class to the ability to analyse and project long-term financial performance. You'll gain the ability to use a range of financial, economic and asset management skills to offer strategic advice in this area.

International Real Estate

Understand how commercial real estate markets work in an international context, focusing on three distinct, but interrelated areas: international market analysis, analysis of European real estate markets, and global market analysis. Critically evaluate the functioning and principal characteristics of commercial real estate markets, key global players, and the real estate sectors in both established and emerging markets.

Real Estate Valuation 3

Explore the variety of valuation processes and valuation methods, at both theoretical and applied levels, for different market contexts, real estate assets, and purposes.

Comparative International Planning

Gain an understanding of planning practices and systems in different countries and draw lessons from them. You’ll explore the advantages and problems of different planning systems set against their political, economic, social and cultural contexts.

Rural Property Law and Valuation

Examine the legal relationship that exists between rural landlords and their tenants. You'll explore the financial, technical, and market context of the appraisal of rural property value. Additionally, you'll also develop an understanding of the legal codes that apply to different types of rural property, and investigate the agricultural land market.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.

You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the 黑料不打烊.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,535 per year for 2025/26 then fixed per year at this fee for the standard duration of your course.

New international students: £29,950 per year for 2025/26 then fixed per year at this fee for the standard duration of your course.

Tuition fees

To find out more about how the 黑料不打烊 sets its tuition fees, see our fees and funding pages.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

Graduate employment

A Real Estate and Planning degree from Henley Business School can open up a wide range of employment opportunities. Our graduates have gone on to work at a variety of high-profile organisations including:

Savills
Knight Frank
Deloitte Real Estate
Montagu Evans
Network Rail (Estate Management)
Colliers
JLL
Carter Jonas.

Typical job titles held by our graduates include:

Rural Surveyor
Planning Consultant
Graduate Surveyor
Investment Banker
Financial Analyst.

Career Development

You’ll receive one-to-one industry mentoring, providing real insight into the Real Estate and Planning profession. We also host an annual Real Estate and Planning Careers Fair and an evening lecture series, which has previously featured guest speakers from organisations such as Knight Frank, Savills, Berkeley Group and Cushman & Wakefield.

We have a professional Careers Development Adviser who'll help you with every aspect of the career development process, including identifying work placements, internships and permanent career opportunities. You can also benefit from individual advice on CV preparation, applications and the interview process.

You also have the opportunity to take our work-based learning module, enabling you to gain credits towards your degree from relevant work experience undertaken while at university.

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