Property Management and Valuation – (B.Sc.)

It covers Urban Studies; Urban Planning; Economics; Legislation; Construction and Property Contracts; and Property Development in Years 1 and 2 and requires a year-long professional placement in Year 3 that can be carried out either in the UK or abroad.

There are opportunities to study in other European countries under the Erasmus Programme and as far afield as Australia and Canada as part of the Overseas Exchange Programme.

The Honours year provides deeper knowledge and understanding including in Advanced Valuation, Corporate Property Management and Urban Generation.

The University has strong links with both industry and academic partners in the UK and abroad and uses these to arrange study tours and provide case study materials. The course is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Graduates in Property Management and Valuation will typically be able to work with a variety of other professionals and to tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

They take a mature and responsible approach to both their studies and work and therefore make ideal candidates for industry. Graduates have found employment in multinational organisations and private practices worldwide, as well as in a wide range of public sector organisations.

The international businessman and GCU graduate, Khalid Abdul Rahim, has provided scholarships to enable selected built and natural environment sudents to undertake study tours, internships and cultural elements related to the Middle East.