Masters in Real Estate Investment and Finance

The activities of real estate professionals are fundamental to our economic and social development and impact the lives of countless individuals. They contribute to the wellbeing of society through the development of places to live, work and play in, while also fostering enterprise and economic competitiveness through the creation of spaces to produce goods and services in. Through the provision of financial analysis and investment advice on the world’s largest asset class they contribute to wealth creation. Because of the potential impact of real estate on the environment they increasingly are at the forefront of debates and action on climate change and sustainability.

The principal aim of the Flexible MSc Real Estate Investment and Finance Programme is to produce an advanced learning platform for working professionals who are currently working in the real estate sector and wish to enhance their career or those who are currently working in other business sectors and wish to switch to or specialize in the commercial real estate and real estate investment & finance sector.

The programme aims to be globally relevant combining academic rigor – teaching underpinned by research – with ‘real world’ practical application and insight. The programme structure embeds a range of activities focused on the students' personal and professional development.

The programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) which allows graduates from the programme to progress to membership of the institution following two years of relevant professional experience and the completion of an assessment of professional competence (APC).

The teaching for all flexible programs is based on a part-time block release basis. Each module is intensively delivered over four days, usually Monday to Thursday. Students can complete all the modules between 2 to 6 years.

If you have completed the IPF - Investment Education Programme to Diploma level, you are eligible to continue to this programme. You can use the IPF entry route which will give you 100 credits towards your degree.

• Flexible Masters Module Timetable 2024-25
  
• Flexible Real Estate Masters FAQs

Our School is the largest in the UK for teaching and research in real estate and planning. Established in 1968 at the University of Reading, we are the only major UK real estate and planning centre to be located within a business school. Being part of the Henley Business School reflects our close and longstanding collaborative relationship with industry.

We enjoy a worldwide reputation for excellence in both teaching and research and we are consistently highly ranked in all major league tables. We undertake internationally recognised, leading edge research into real estate, planning and land. We offer a comprehensive range of courses, all of which are accredited by the  Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Our programmes are held in high regard by leading employers. Many of whom come to us each year to recruit our graduates. We are proud of our outstanding employment record. More than 95% of our students enter graduate-level jobs within 6-months of leaving us.

This flexible Masters programme, accredited by RICS, will give you a strong understanding of real estate investment and financing decisions.

1. Check our entry requirements

Please see our postgraduate subject finder for minimum entry requirements for the programme you are interested in; entry requirements can vary from one programme to another. International students can consult our country-specific pages for information and guidance on alternative qualification equivalencies for master’s study.

If English is not your first language, you will also need to meet our English language requirements. You can find the IELTS requirements on each course page. We also accept a range of alternative English language qualifications.

If your English ability is not at the required standard, you can choose to apply for one of our Pre-sessional English programmes. The programmes will equip you with the study skills and preparation needed for academic study in English. The length of your Pre-sessional English programme is determined by your current level of English against the English language requirements of your chosen master’s programme.

2. Application and funding deadlines

Although most master’s programmes do not formally close for applications, some programmes do have application deadlines; if your programme has a deadline it will be specified on the course page under the ‘Entry requirements’ section. For programmes that do not have a specific application deadline, places may be limited and programmes may become full. We recommend that you apply as early as possible (particularly if you are an international student) to allow time not only for us to process your application, but for you to ensure that you can meet any offer conditions, arrange your accommodation and, importantly, funding for your studies.  For admission in September, we do recommend that you apply by 1 August (if you are a UK applicant) and 1 July (if you are an international applicant requiring a visa to come to the UK) however, we are happy to still consider applications after these dates.

International applicants should also see our advice and guidance on visas and immigration.

Funding deadlines

We require an offer of study for many of our master’s scholarships and bursaries. You should check deadlines for applications carefully, and each scholarship or bursary will have specific application instructions. We may add scholarships throughout the year, so it is a good idea to re-visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

3. Submit your application

You can apply for master’s programmes directly through our online application system, RISIS. For our PGCE/Teacher Training programmes, applications must be made via the Department of Education's Find Postgraduate Teacher Training portal. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation. 

Various documents are needed to make your application. You should electronically upload:

• full transcripts of all degree programmes taken. If these are not in English, a certified translation into English is required. Please do not mail original copies; we only require PDF copies via electronic upload,
• an English language certificate (for example IELTS or TOEFL), if English is not your first language (this can also be provided after you submit your application),
• contact details for two academic/professional references. Your references will automatically be invited via email to upload their reference directly once you have submitted your application. Please remind your references to check their junk/spam filters for the email and let them know that the link to the form is only valid for 20 days,
• statement of purpose. Your personal statement should outline your academic performance, interest in applying to master’s study, any relevant work experience and skills gained,
• a copy of your passport (for international students).

Application fee

We do not charge an application fee to apply for our master’s programmes.

4. Track your application

You can track the progress of your application using our applicant portal, Me@Reading, a personalised resource including information about your programme of study, student stories and what's happening here at Reading. It has everything you need to know, all in one place. When we have made a decision on your application, we will contact you via email. If we are able to make you an offer for a place to study, your offer will contain information about what to do next, including how to accept your offer, pay a deposit (if applicable), and any conditions you must meet to study with us.