School: School of Social and Political Sciences, Urban Studies and Social Policy. This Master of Science (MSc) in Real Estate provides a comprehensive and professionally-focused overview of the real estate industry, designed for both those new to the field and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their knowledge. The program offers intensive, fast-track entry to a professional career, with the opportunity to specialize in finance and investment, sustainability, or housing. It covers key areas such as real estate valuation and appraisal, commercial property management, international real estate analysis, property law, and professional ethics. The curriculum is developed in close consultation with professional, policy, and business communities, ensuring industry relevance. It is professionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), providing a clear pathway to becoming a Chartered Surveyor. The program features significant input from industry, including guest lectures and seminars.

This RICS-accredited program offers a quicker pathway to becoming a Chartered Surveyor. Graduates are highly competitive in the global real estate market. Career options include: Real Estate, Finance and Investment Advisor, Property Valuation Surveyor and Appraiser, Property Development Advisor, Strategic Property Manager, Sales, Leasing and Acquisition Consultant, Real Estate Market Analyst, Property Rating Surveyor. Graduates often join graduate training programs at major international consultancies such as JLL, Savills, CBRE, DM Hall, Cushman & Wakefield, Gerald Eve, Tristan Capital Partners, and Reith Lambert. This degree will help you to develop a career as a chartered surveyor and approach real estate development and investment with confidence on a global scale.

The University of Glasgow is a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, signifying its commitment to world-class research and teaching. It is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world, with a rich history and strong academic reputation. The university is also a member of Universitas21 (U21), a global network of world-leading, research-intensive universities, offering a broad international perspective. The program benefits from significant industry input, including teaching on some courses, guest lectures, and seminars. An optional field trip to London provides insight into major real estate, planning, and regeneration projects (e.g., The Shard, Olympic Park, Battersea Power Station), with opportunities to meet senior industry professionals. Students also have access to CoStar and MSCI datasets, leading commercial real estate and performance providers, widely used in practice.