Henley Business School Reading

Course Details

BSc Investment and Finance in Property

Course Description

If you are interested in managing property investments, working with or on behalf of major financial institutions, then this is the course for you. It develops your understanding of property from an investment perspective by demonstrating how real estate can be compared to other forms of investment such as shares and gilts. You will develop strong financial expertise, which will enable you to work not only in the property sector but also in a wider financial role. This programme builds on the BSc Real Estate course with foundation studies (the first two years) being shared. In the final year your modules are focused on investment and finance subjects and addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of real estate markets. You will undertake a number of applied investment and finance projects to develop analytical and key employment skills. This programme has full accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Teaching and assessment The programme is divided into three parts, each one lasting one academic year and totalling 120 credits. Teaching and continuous assessment take place in the Autumn and Spring terms. Examinations are held in the Summer term following a period for revision. The method of assessment varies depending on the aims, content and style of each module. Modules may be assessed by coursework, class tests, examinations or a mixture of these methods.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Recruitment of Graduates We are proud of our outstanding employment record, with more than 95% of our students entering graduate level jobs within 6 months of leaving. The most highly regarded firms in the industry continue to employ Reading graduates. The majority of our graduates have been able to secure employment before they finish their degree course. As well as offering a direct route in to the property and planning professions, our programmes offer a solid foundation on which to build a career in a wide range of other fields such as finance, law, general management or consultancy. We have a professional Careers Development Advisor, Jane Batchelor, who helps our students with every aspect of the career development process, including identifying work placement, internships and permanent career opportunities. She is available to help with the preparation of CVs and application letters and works with the Reading Real Estate Foundation to develop our evening lecture series delivered by key industry speakers and our annual Careers Fair which is attended by the major firms. Jane also co-ordinates our new work-based learning module which enables students to gain credits towards their degree from relevant work experience undertaken while at University. Connections with Industry Our degree courses are very well supported by the industry. A number of important organisations actively participate in the teaching programme and supplement the resources available. These include the British Property Federation and the Investment Property Forum. The Reading Network The Reading degrees in property have been running for nearly forty years and there are now almost three thousand graduates. Similarly, Reading has trained town planners for more than 20 years. Many of our alumni have reached influential positions within their industry. As much of the work in the property and planning fields is based on personal contacts, having a ready network to tap into is very valuable. Our graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of leading UK and global employers including: AXA Real Estate Barton Willmore Berkeley Homes BNP Paribas CB Richard Ellis Cushman Wakefield Drivers Jonas Deloitte DTZ The Environment Agency GVA Henderson Jones Lang LaSalle King Sturge Land Securities The National Trust PwC Redrow Savills SEGRO Strutt & Parker Vail Williams Valuation Office Agency We are able to offer you specialised career advice if you intend to work in the property or planning industries. Every year we hold a Careers' Fair in conjunction with the Reading Real Estate Foundation (our alumni association) where more than 30 leading companies come to the University and host stands showing Real Estate & Planning students what they have to offer. The University's award-winning Careers Advisory Service (CAS) also offers career advice for those wanting to pursue a career in academia or another field.




BSc Investment and Finance in Property Henley Business School Reading