Property Development and Planning - BA(Hons)

The course includes introductory topics covering urban design, planning and urban form, sustainable development, economy and society, property appraisal, information management and construction. Students will also study property development, plan making, planning theory and policy, property finance and business management.

The project work and other studies are complemented by field study courses in each of the first two years, one of which is normally located in a British city (such as London or Liverpool) and one in another European country. Students are expected to contribute towards the costs of field courses.

The course has a distinctly inter-professional ethos, providing opportunities to work with fellow students across the built environment professions. It gives a broad perspective on city development and regeneration, enabling graduates to work creatively with a wide range of other professionals to promote effective and imaginative solutions to urban problems.

Year one

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• The Context of Property and Development
• Commercial Property Appraisal
• An Introduction to Building Construction
• Healthy Sustainable Communities

Year two

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Professional Practice for the Built Environment
• Development Appraisal and Planning
• Property Development Practice and Law
• Future Places
• Real Estate Economics
• Investment Valuation and Appraisal

Optional Placement Year (between Year two and three)

Final year

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Economics and Social Appraisal
• Dissertation A
• Valuations
• Achieving Design Quality
• Development Finance

Plus one of the following optional modules:

• Collaborative Practice
• Work-based Research Project

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved we will inform you.

Teaching methods are varied depending on the module; lectures, project work and tutorials all have a part.

The teaching staff provide a friendly, enabling environment for learning. They are also actively engaged in research or professional practice, ensuring that you learn directly from the latest academic and business developments.

For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment is achieved through a balance of coursework and examinations. Examinations are held in either January or May/June. Coursework will be a variety of essays, reports, surveys, design projects, teamwork or progress tests.

You are encouraged to do 'formative work' to prepare for assessments: this does not count towards your marks but the feedback which you receive will help you to improve your performance. Support is available for students who have difficulties with numeracy, IT, literacy and study skills.

For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.