Real Estate Development and Management with Foundation Year

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID N274

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Real Estate Development and Management with Foundation Year

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Real estate professionals understand commercial and private property sectors, and confidently display their knowledge to help clients bring new developments to market. Prepare for a rewarding future career in this fast-paced sector with our BSc (Hons) Real Estate Development and Management with Foundation Year degree course.

The foundation year pathway is an excellent study route if you don't meet the direct entry requirements for the honours degree or you are returning to academic studies. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress on to our BSc (Hons) Real Estate Development and Management) degree course.

The foundation year is designed to enhance your built environment knowledge and help you to develop core university study skills. Once you progress onto the honours degree, you will explore real-estate planning and delivery in more detail, including valuation, planning processes, commercial building construction, development appraisals and feasibility studies.

Start your study journey

Register for our next Open Day to learn more about studying Real Estate Development and Management with Foundation Year, explore our facilities and meet the course team

You will:

Develop competence in essential areas of built environment professional practice
Build the technical skills and confidence ready to progress to the Real Estate Surveying undergraduate degree
Gain essential analytical and problem solving skills so you can study the built environment

Placement

options available

Gain practical survey skills on a site visit

Lecturer and students in the Science, Engineering & Environment (SEE) Building

Visit local sites and develop your practical construction skills

This is for you if...

You have a real passion for developing, advancing and shaping the future of the built environment

You want to study a built environment discipline but don't meet the entry requirements for direct entry to an honours degree

You're returning to education or seeking to develop your career in a new direction

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

APPLICANT PROFILE

In addition to our academic entry requirements, we also look for a positive attitude, an enthusiasm for learning and an interest in teamwork in each applicant. Possessing these characteristics will not only help you to fulfil your potential at university, but will be essential for a successful career in the built environment.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

This course isn’t suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in studying a foundation year, please consider our International Foundation Year.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, and we also accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

Read more about our English language requirements, including information about pathways that can help you gain entry on to our degree courses.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

English Language and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below

UCAS tariff points

64 UCAS points

A-level

64 UCAS points, typically two grade C's

BTEC National Diploma

MMP (BTEC Extended Diploma), MM (BTEC Diploma).

BTEC Higher National Diploma

Please contact Admissions for further information

T level

T level in any subject is accepted at 72 UCAS points.

Foundation Degree

Please contact Admissions for further information

Scottish Highers

64 points from Higher Level

Irish Leavers Certificate

64 points from Higher Level

International Baccalaureate

Please contact Admissions for further information

Access to HE

Pass in Access to HE Diploma - minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points

Other qualifications

Please contact Admissions for further information

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we receive your application, we'll assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

To be considered for the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme you must have already achieved or be working towards GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 (or equivalent).

Please contact Admissions for further information.

HOW MUCH?

Your tuition fees are regulated by the UK government who has proposed changes to tuition fees for UK students studying in England from 1 August 2025. The fee stated reflects this proposed change, but remains subject to parliamentary approval. Your tuition fees may increase in your first and each subsequent year of your programme to the maximum amount permitted by UK law or regulation for that academic year.

Type of study	Year	Fees
Full-time home	2025/26	£8,505.00 for Foundation Year and £9,535.00 for subsequent years.

Additional costs

You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

EMPLOYMENT

This course is designed to help you to develop a range of personal and professional skills which will make you highly-employable. Once you progress and complete our full BSc (Hons) Real Estate Development and Management degree, you'll graduate with diverse and rewarding careers opportunities ahead of you.

The built environment is one of the world’s largest employment sectors providing a wealth of opportunities in the design and development of cities and urban development. With an extensive understanding of the property and real estate industry, you'll be well equipped to pursue a variety of roles.

Built Environment at Salford currently have a 95% graduate employment rate. Our property and real estate alumni have progressed to work with national property organisations, including CBRE, DTZ, Lambert Smith Hampton and Savills. Others have chosen roles working with local authorities and housing associations.

FURTHER STUDY

You might find that you want to learn more about the built environment. Building on our expertise, we offer a range of postgraduate courses that can take your interests and career opportunities further. Salford graduates and alumni who apply for our postgraduate courses also qualify to receive a generous fees discount.

BIM and Digital Built Environments (MSc)

Building Surveying (MSc)

Construction Management (MSc)

Quantity Surveying (MSc)