Course summary
Real estate investment finance is constantly evolving. To continue climbing the career ladder, professionals in this area need to regularly update their knowledge and keep up with market trends. This entirely online distance learning course is all about putting practical skills into action. It is for professionals around the world with a background in real estate, finance or business. Our teaching team uses real-world examples, encouraging you to think critically. You will expand your knowledge of the practices that underpin the sector while being able to work at your own pace and keep track of your learning. During your studies, you’ll also have lots of opportunities to connect with professionals across the globe. We’ll invite you to events where industry experts will present and share the latest thinking on different topics. Read our Hot Property blog for student and alumni profiles and see what they got out of the course: https://hotpropertyatbrookes.blogspot.com/search/label/REIF. Alternatively, you may want to consider our alternative CPD programme Certificate of Real Estate Investment Finance: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/cpd/certificate-of-real-estate-investment-finance.
Assessment method
There are no formal exams. To reflect the practical nature of the REIF programme, each module is assessed with a combination of: online tests coursework presentations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
- Investment Property Forum
How to apply
International applicants
If your first language is not English you will require a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components OR an equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
MSc/PGDip REIF is open to applicants who hold a 2.2 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) or above in a Built Environment or Finance related discipline. Applicants working in the sector, who hold suitable professional qualifications - which can demonstrate ability to study at master's level, are also welcome to apply. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £11250 | Whole course |
| England | £11250 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £11250 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £11250 | Whole course |
| Wales | £11250 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP