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Course overview
The UWE School of Architecture and Environment are pleased to offer a suite of additional postgraduate level modules in Real Estate Management as continuing professional development (CPD), accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
These modules offer practical application alongside theoretical underpinning to help develop and broaden your knowledge in the topic.
The modules starting in October are:
- Real Estate Economics and Valuations
- Real Estate Law
- Strategic Estate Management
This suite also consists of modules that will start in January covering the following topics:
- Real Estate Investment and Development
- Managerial Finance for the Built Environment
- Sustainability in the Built Environment
- Real Estate Finance and Investment
Modules are offered as on campus, or as online learning, over an eleven-week period. Please return to the search page and type in the course name to book onto the distance learning option, should you wish to enrol on that instead. You will have access to your learning materials via our online learning platform. If you chose the distance learning mode you will be able to progress through them in your own time, while live webinar sessions will provide an opportunity for you to discuss the materials in more depth.
As this module carries university accreditation, please note that once you have submitted your booking form, you will be required to provide the following supporting information for the Programme Leader to review and formally accept your application as required by the university:
- An up-to-date copy of your Curriculum Vitae (including contact details of a work or academic reference)
- A brief personal statement to support your application
- A copy of your highest qualification certificate and transcript of modules studied
- A copy of photographic proof of ID (i.e. driver's licence/passport). For non-UK students, this must be a copy of your passport
For further information
Email: For specific questions in relation to the course, i.e. content, suitability, assessments, etc. please contact the programme leader Ytzen van der Werf (ytzen.vanderwerf@uwe.ac.uk). For all queries regarding administration aspects of registration, i.e. dates, fees, etc. please contact us using the enquiry form at the bottom of this page or by calling the telephone number below.
Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 3)
Content
This course is designed as an overview of Real Estate Law as it is practised by property professionals, covering the following areas:
- property law
- commercial and residential landlord and tenant
- contract law
- tort law
- professional negligence
- environmental law
- professional ethics and the conveyancing process
It is delivered in a helpful, practical way by an experienced property lawyer and focusses on the key issues encountered in practice.
Learning and Teaching
This course will be delivered as seminars with resources available online to support your studies. You will have the flexibility to fit your studies around personal and professional commitments, with access to our learning resources any time and from anywhere in the world. Studying while you work also provides valuable opportunities to apply what you have learned directly to your role.
Our comprehensive learning platform provides your entire course content, and puts you in contact with your tutor and fellow students.
Assessment
We assess your work through a variety of coursework assignments, including essays, reports, surveys and presentations. We also encourage you to do 'formative work' to prepare for assessment. This does not count towards final marks, but the feedback you receive helps improve your performance.
The assignment is based around two elements: legal research on some aspect of the law; and interpretation of legal documents.
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Why choose UWE Bristol?
UWE Bristol works closely with employers and industry partners, ensuring that course content reflects today’s challenges, emerging trends, and the skills that organisations are actively seeking.
Many courses are offered part-time, online, or in blended formats, making it easier to balance learning with work and personal commitments without compromising depth or quality.
Teaching staff often come from professional backgrounds, bringing practical insight, case studies, and hands-on expertise that help learners apply knowledge directly to their careers.
Learners benefit from career guidance, mentoring, and access to a vibrant network of professionals, alumni, and industry events that can open doors to new roles or progression.
UWE Bristol is known for its emphasis on practical skills, innovation, and employability, giving learners added confidence that their qualification will be respected and valuable in the workplace.

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Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for participants wishing to undertake this course as a stand-alone CPD course without the optional course assessment.
If you wish to complete the course assessment you are expected to have a first degree at 2.2 level or above (or equivalent) in a related area or alternatively have relevant industrial experience in property.
We strongly recommend that you speak to the course tutor prior to the course if you are unsure about your suitability to complete the assessment.
If English is not your country's first language, you will be required to provide evidence to show you meet the University's minimum English Language requirements. Further details are available on our English Language Requirements webpage.
Course fees
Course fees TBC

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