Property Finance and Investment BSc (Hons)

This is the course for you if you want to become an expert in providing specialist investment and finance knowledge in the property industry.

There is an ever-growing relationship between property, investment and financial markets; making the field increasingly dynamic and offering significant financial rewards. Throughout the course you'll develop expert property industry knowledge and skills in areas such as financial project management, financial risk management, negotiation, valuation, portfolio management and investment appraisal.

You'll also focus on business planning, financial regulations and become an expert in the sustainability of financial investment projects.

This course offers the opportunity to study on a sandwich-route, where you'll undertake a one-year work placement.

• 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent).

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

• Entry requirements by country

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

• Foundation courses leading to undergraduate study at NTU

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

• English language requirements
• Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

This course is designed to prepare you for a successful career in the property industry.

Where do Property Finance and Investment graduates from NTU work?

NTU has a strong property alumni community, with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies.

Recent graduate destinations have included:

• Montagu Evans
• NG Chartered Surveyors
• SGP Property
• AXA Investment Managers
• Transport for London (TfL)
• HMRC
• Cushman & Wakefield.

Becoming Chartered with the RICS

The RICS accreditation enables you to progress to Chartered Surveyor status once you have completed your studies. To become a Chartered Surveyor, you'll first need to complete at least two years of relevant work experience – the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). If you undertake a sandwich placement, this will normally count as the first year of your professional experience (only for RICS), however at least 12 months of study must take place on a graduate training scheme. Find out more about how to complete your APC and becoming RICS qualified.

This course is designed to prepare you for future employment in a number of the RICS APC pathways, which could include:

• Planning and Development
• Commercial Real Estate
• Residential
• Valuation.

Employability team

Our expert Employability team will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice. You can benefit from this service at any time during your studies, and for up to three years after completing your course. Our Employability team regularly runs a series of events throughout the year specifically for Property Management and Development students, including our Built Environment Jobs Fair.

Find out more about career options in the property industry on the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors website.

Excellent placement opportunities

BSc (Hons) Property Finance and Investment students have the opportunity to apply for a year-long work placement (minimum of 36 weeks in one or more organisations). This will give you real, hands-on experience within the industry, opening up exciting opportunities for future employment.

Where can you work?

Recent placement destinations have included:

• Lambert Smith Hampton
• AXA Investment Managers
• Savills
• Transport for London (TfL)
• BNP Paribas.

Typical job roles include Property Analyst (valuation), Trainee Surveyor, Junior Valuer, Junior Surveyor, Estate's Assistant and Trainee Appraiser.

Professional qualification

Successful completion of the 36 weeks leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice, which will further enhance your CV.

NTU Enterprise

You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise - NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprisea helping students to create, develop and grow their own businesses.