Master of Science in Spatial Planning and Real Estate Development

Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

UK,Scotland

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 19,816/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1966

Total Students: 31,000 +

Int. Students: 6,200 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Campus The Avenue, Edinburgh EH14 4AS

Master of Science in Spatial Planning and Real Estate Development

Program Overview

MSc Spatial Planning and Real Estate Development will provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to work as a development surveyor or planner. It has been designed to align your skills to the educational requirements of the industry’s professional bodies and upon completion, you will be able to work either in the public or private sectors, advising on the complexities of property development to occupiers, investors, developers, and planning authorities.

During the master’s programme, you’ll build a deep understanding of the complex interactions and uncertainties of the development process, and learn the essential components of economics, valuation, planning, law, and regeneration and sustainability principles. You’ll develop an appreciation of the skills and tasks inherent in development projects, including community participation, satisfying the statutory planning considerations, undertaking the necessary financial appraisals, and achieving funding to make it happen.

The career-focused master’s programme will set you up to pursue a career as a chartered development surveyor or planner with a specific focus in land and property markets. Such opportunities are available with a range of employers in the private and public sector, including local development and regeneration agencies.

As a graduate you’ll be able to:

  • Offer a holistic approach to sustainable development
  • Demonstrate sophisticated intellectual and research skills proficient for a professional career
  • Evaluate complex problems and formulate solutions associated with planning and development issues
  • Have a respect for diversity and an appreciation of social inclusion as a goal of planning
  • Have an awareness of the role that values and attitudes play in managing change in the built environment
  • Have an interdisciplinary perspective that draws on the range of disciplines that contribute to the programme

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