Overview
Built for success
Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of real estate, or advance your career in the industry? Our fully online and industry-recognised MSc Real Estate is your gateway to becoming an expert in this thriving industry.
As a General Practice Surveyor, you’ll shape the future of cities and communities by valuing properties, advising on investments, managing portfolios, guiding sustainable development, and managing leasing and property. You’ll work with clients of varying sizes, playing a pivotal role in decision-making across the property lifecycle.
This conversion MSc Real Estate programme equips you in areas including valuation techniques, property development, transaction, management and investment to name a few. It will provide you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills you need to launch or further your exciting career in areas like development, agency and investment.
Supported by experienced lecturers and a vibrant learning community, you’ll be prepared to pursue chartered status with leading professional bodies such as RICS and HKIS. Take the next step to specialise, advance, and become a sought-after expert in the global real estate industry with our MSc Real Estate.
Hong Kong delivery from September 2026
From September 2026, the University is adapting select programmes to introduce a blended learning model*, tailored to the needs of career-focused professionals in Hong Kong and Macau.
Students will benefit from the flexibility of e-learning through online lectures and reading materials, allowing them to study the international curriculum in their own time. Foundation is then strengthened through two in-person weekend assessment support tutorials for specific modules, held at the University’s designated learning centre.
During these sessions, students will meet and receive guidance on their assessments from lecturers and industry practitioners who understand the local context. They can also discuss ideas with fellow students and analyse real-world examples specific to Hong Kong.
With this blended learning model, we offer a postgraduate experience that accommodates demanding careers while still providing a robust and supportive learning experience.
*NCR registration for blended learning in progress.
Why study this degree?
Career opportunities
Prepare you for a career as a General Practice Surveyor, Valuer or Estate Surveyor
Industry-recognised qualification
Start your journey towards professional membership of HKIS, HKCPM, ISCM and RICS
Blended learning
International curriculum taught by UK experts with two face-to-face HK-contextualised assessment support weekend tutorials by HK experienced lecturers
Fast route for career changers
No prior experience required - pursue this part-time conversion master's programme designed to empower you learn new skills while you earn
About this degree
Course accreditations
 
Course recognised by:
Remarks:
This programme is registered with the Hong Kong Non-local Courses Registry (NCR)#. “It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this programme may lead.“^
These programmes are eligible programmes under the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme administered by the Student Finance Office (SFO), Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA).
# The Hong Kong blended mode of delivery of this programme is subject to approval by the Non-local Courses Registry (NCR). Formal approval must be secured prior to the commencement of our blended offering in Hong Kong. Applicants should note that the availability of this delivery mode is contingent upon such regulatory approval, if approval is not secured by September 2026, the programme will be delivered fully online with support from Hong Kong specific tutors. We will keep you updated on this situation.
Begin your route to obtain professional membership of HKIS, HKCPM, ISCM and RICS
Structure
Modules you will study
You will study 8 modules over 2 years. The modules will be delivered through two modes: fully online teaching materials and webinars by UK-based lecturers via VLE (green); other than that, you will be supported by local face-to-face, assessment-focused tutorials (red).
Autumn
Explore the need for valuations and the key approaches to valuation of freehold interest in property. This includes comparison and investment, with an overview of the profit and costs base methods. The strengths and weaknesses of these methods are also explored.
Advance your knowledge, understanding, research and analytical skills to undertake complex and specialist valuations in both a UK and international context.
Gain an introduction into English law, the legal system and the law making process, along with the law of contract and tort. Develop an understanding of legislation appropriate to the project such as planning, building regulations and health and safety legislation. Alternative dispute resolution is also covered.
Investment Appraisal and Portfolio Management
Understand the key principles underpinning commercial property investment in international markets and explore the different styles and techniques of portfolio management and portfolio restructuring.
Gain an introduction to planning law and the planning process relevant to property development. The property development process, including site selection, financial appraisal of the development sites and development funding, are also considered.
Explore the practice of estate agency, with a focus on the commercial property market in the UK. Examine the client-agent relationship during the contract for property agency, and learn how sales and property markets function. Gain an understanding of assessing prospective tenants and the dynamics of property markets as key functions of business planning. Reflect on UK arrangements and global comparators.
AND
Gain the knowledge and skills to carry out valuations for statutory purposes, specifically for compulsory purchase, planning compensation and rating. This module demonstrates how valuation principles and practice are applied to an artificial statutory context.
OR
Develop your understanding of the principles of law and practice appropriate to the effective and efficient management of commercial property, both in the UK and globally. In business planning terms, this module examines key issues, such as strategic use of property, property performance evaluation, and life cycle planning.
Build your research skills within the context of the built environment with the opportunity to conduct a self-directed research project that reflects the culmination of your studies. The topics selected are expected to reflect the current and critical issues that concern the built environment.
The module structure above is indicative for those beginning their studies in the autumn. For further information about programme content, or to see how modules are structured for those starting in spring, you can view the full programme specification which sets out aims, intended learning outcomes and assessment methods.
For further information on modules view our module descriptors. Please note that modules are subject to change.
How does this course align?
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the United Nation’s economic, social and environmental plan to achieve sustainable development. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are central to this ambition, and must therefore be a critical part of built environment curriculums.
We are currently undergoing an evaluation of how SDGs relate to modules. This will be updated shortly.
Lecturer
William K L Chan
With over 25 years of expertise in property valuation & development, and land administration, William is a dual-qualified professional surveyor of the RICS and the HKIS and a member of the Associação da Avaliação da Propriedade de Macau (AAPM). His distinguished career includes senior professional post within the Hong Kong SAR Government and leading private developers, e.g. the Great Eagle and China Aoyuan Group. Complementing his professional practice, William is a committed educator, serving as a Visiting Lecturer at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and having taught for multiple institutions. He further contributes to the profession by delivering practical & award-bearing courses in Macau and participating in RICS’s continuing professional development programs, underscoring his dedication to the advancement of the real estate sector.
Blended learning
The future of study
Flexible study
Balance your study, work and home commitments, all while working towards your career goals
e-Library access
Full access to a comprehensive and valuable e-library with a wealth of resources to support your studies
Interactive
Study using a diverse range of interactive, modern and dynamic learning resources
Local expert input
International curriculum with face-to-face weekend assessment support in Hong Kong by local experienced lecturers
Stay connected
Learn alongside a diverse community of students from all over the world
Time commitment and study breakdown
Studying two modules per semester requires an expected time commitment of 15-20 hours per week. If you study only one module per semester, the weekly time commitment will be less, depending on the module’s credit size. Most modules are typically 20 credits.
Applications
Ready to apply?
This programme is exclusively available to students from Hong Kong and Macau. If you are from another region, please visit our UK website.
Application deadline
Autumn 2026
- Apply by 10 August 2026 to start on 28 September 2026
Spring 2027
- Apply by 08 February 2027 to start on 30 March 2027
Admissions process
Check the entry requirements above. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact our Hong Kong office, either through WhatsApp +852 5647 2020 or complete the contact form below.
Get the necessary documents ready for your application, including HKID or passport, academic certificates, transcripts, and any other required materials. Contact us through WhatsApp +852 5647 2020 or complete the contact form below, and we will be happy to advise you on the next steps. No application fee is required.
The admissions team will review the documents and process your application. If you meet the entry requirements, you will receive a conditional offer email from admissions team. Please note receiving an offer does not mean you are committed to study with us, but it will be the first step.
The conditional offer email will specify the documents to be verified. Local students are encouraged to bring original copies and visit our Hong Kong office. If you are unable to come in person, check who can verify your documents and what they need to include.
There is no further action until registration opens. You will receive an Invitation to Register email a few weeks before the semester begins. You can contact us if you have any additional questions.
Through the Invitation to Register email, you can access the registration portal, then follow the instructions, and complete the tuition payment for this semester. Once it is done, you will officially be part of our community!
An in-person orientation evening will be held one week before the semester start at the Hong Kong office. Join us to meet your fellow course peers, enjoy some light refreshments, and gain valuable insights from lecturers and alumni sharing sessions. You are ready to start your study journey!
Start exploring career paths that make a lasting impact.
Questions?
Get in touch
Remarks:
This programme is registered with the Hong Kong Non-local Courses Registry (NCR). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this programme may lead.
These programmes are eligible programmes under the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme administered by the Student Finance Office (SFO), Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA).
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