Course summary

Our degree courses with a Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress on to a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year in order to progress onto their full honours degree with us. The Foundation year is designed to give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, opening up new perspectives on the key debates within your chosen field. Core modules accelerate your academic and professional development, bringing together like-minded students to think about the ‘big ideas’ within your discipline. You will also take modules from areas closely related to your chosen field, giving you the chance to develop a cross-disciplinary perspective on your course. On successful completion of the Foundation year, you will be able to move on to study for the Real Estate BSc Honours degree over a further three years of study. Studying Real Estate at Westminster provides a comprehensive education that equips students for a dynamic and rewarding career in the property industry around the world. Our Real Estate course is seeking reaccreditation by the international professional body, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring that the curriculum meets professional standards and offers a clear pathway to Chartered Surveyor status. Situated in the heart of London, one of the world’s leading real estate markets, we offer students unparalleled access to iconic properties, major developers, global investors, and diverse market sectors, including residential and commercial developments. The course’s strong connections with the real estate industry open doors to valuable opportunities such as placements, internships, and guest lectures. Modules are carefully designed to reflect current industry practices, covering key areas like development, valuation, property management, law, construction, planning, and investment. A key focus of the course is sustainable development, with an emphasis on emerging trends such as green building practices, urban regeneration, and net-zero targets. Cutting-edge topics, including Passive House construction and the adaptive reuse of spaces, prepare students to address the challenges and opportunities of the future real estate market. You'll gain practical experience through site visits and case studies that explore a wide range of property types, from residential and office spaces to retail and mixed-use developments. Coursework is equally hands-on, incorporating practical assessments such as valuation exercises, report writing, fantasy property portfolios and mock interviews, ensuring graduates are thoroughly prepared for the workplace. By combining academic excellence with practical insights, our Real Estate course ensures that graduates are confident, capable, and ready to thrive in the competitive global real estate industry.