Property Development and Planning (with Foundation Year) - BA(Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why BA(Hons) Property Development and Planning?
The built environment is becoming increasingly important as more people are moving to towns and cities. Managing, planning and implementing the development and regeneration of cities is now high on corporate and government agendas in the UK and abroad. As a result, there are tremendous opportunities for skilled professionals who can promote and manage property development, while understanding urban policy and planning procedures.
Why study our course?
On this flexible BA(Hons) Property Development and Planning degree, there's the option to study towards professional status in surveying and planning. You will develop a solid understanding of the concepts and requirements of urban planning and sustainable development. You will study the legal system and economic forces and their impact on planning and creating healthy, sustainable communities. This is while learning about property valuation, landlord and tenant law and building construction.
Real world experience
We are recognised for our multi-disciplinary approach and provide opportunities for you to work in teams across professional areas in a way reflecting industry. We encourage you to get industry experience on a work placement and internships. Our key employer partners are involved throughout the course providing industry knowledge, placements and recruitment advice to improve your employability on graduation.
Where it can take you
On graduation, you will be set for a career working in multi-disciplinary teams leading town centre development, urban renewal and advising on delivery strategies. Opportunities are available with property developers, surveyors, planning and multi-disciplinary practices, local authorities and development agencies in the UK and abroad.
Watch: The learning and teaching experience

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Placements
Students who do a placement are more likely to graduate with a better degree and get higher quality work on graduation. So as well as helping hone your professional skills, industry knowledge and network, a work placement will make you highly employable on graduation.
Many of our students do a work placement and there are opportunities with our employer partners as well as further afield. Past students have worked in public and private sector organisations ranging...

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Subjects

  • Planning
  • Property
  • Property Development
  • Teaching
  • Industry
  • Construction Training
  • Learning Teaching
  • Construction
  • Built Environment
  • Surveying

Course programme

Content

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 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 0 (Foundation Year)

  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Foundation Project
  • Society, Economy and Governance
  • Development and Place
  • Data Analysis and Design

You will study the Foundation Year alongside students from our other Surveying, Construction and Property courses, and so you may be able to transfer to a course in one of these areas at the end of the Foundation Year.

The normal expectation is that you must pass all Year 0 modules before progressing to Year 1.

Year 1

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 2

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 2 and 3)

Year 3

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Dissertation A
  • Planning Studio 3: Global Cities
  • Property Development and Finance
  • Economics and Social Appraisal

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.

Learning and Teaching

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 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

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.

Property Development and Planning (with Foundation Year) - BA(Hons)

£ 9,250 + VAT