Birmingham City University

Overview

Property Development and Planning (Hons) is a comprehensive BSc program designed to equip students with an understanding of how land use, property, and planning decisions influence the built environment. This full-time, three-year course emphasizes practical and industry-relevant skills, covering essential topics such as property valuation, property law, development, and asset management.

• Award: BSc (Hons)
• Duration: 3 years (full-time)
• Credits: Typically 360 credits for an honours bachelor degree (programme credit structure may vary)
• Delivery: On-campus
• Language of instruction: English
• Application route: UCAS (typical for UK undergraduate entry)

What you'll study

The curriculum is structured over three years, transitioning from foundational knowledge of the built environment to advanced concepts in development, valuation, and planning practice.

Year 1 (Foundations)

• The Built Environment
• Introduction to Valuation
• Law (property and built environment context)
• Introduction to Property Markets
• Built Environment Technology 1
• Environmental and Materials Science

Year 2 (Core professional practice)

• Property Asset Management
• Advanced Valuation Methods
• Data and Decision Making
• Design and Development in the Built and Natural Environment
• Building Pathology
• Property Law

Year 3 (Honours and specialisation)

• Property Marketing
• Applied Valuation
• Property Fund Management
• Professionalism and Citizenship
• Individual Honours Project

Digital and applied learning: The program integrates digital design and technology-focused learning to enhance modern development and planning workflows.

Entry requirements

Typical entry qualifications include UK qualifications. The program does not require GRE or GMAT scores.

At the time of application, candidates should have achieved or be working towards GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English Language and Mathematics (or an accepted equivalent).

Typical A/AS Level offer: BBC or 112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a minimum of 2 A Levels.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Property Development and Planning program can pursue diverse career paths in various sectors, including property management, urban planning, real estate development, and consultancy. With a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of property development, students are well-prepared to contribute to the shaping of sustainable and functional environments.