MSc Real Estate Planning and Development

The Real Estate Planning and Development MSc at the University of Sheffield is designed for students seeking knowledge about the complex interrelationships between the economics, finance, planning and governance of property development and the impact of these areas on the quality and character of places. The course aims to equip students with the skills to critically analyse development problems and develop innovative solutions. The students are nurtured by academic professionals in the field of urban planning and urban regeneration, property investment and housing. Course Content: The course aims to cover the relationship between the economics, planning and development of properties, with an emphasis on sustainability and urban regeneration. The curriculum combines the study of urban theory, policy practice and skills development, with a core focus on the issues and methods of property economics and finance, urban planning practice and process, urban design and sustainability. Key Modules: Some of the main modules include Urban Property Market Analysis, Property Development Process, Spatial Planning in Action, Case Studies in Sustainable Development, Housing, Cities and Sustainability, Real Estate Economics, and Urban Design for Planners.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Students can also apply for student membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The programme allows access to progression from a bachelor's degree in a non-cognate subject towards full membership of the RTPI or RICS.Future Careers: The graduates have been successful in pursuing careers in property investment, property finance, property development, government, consultancy, policy advice, and in further post-doctoral research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.