Property has become an increasingly popular means of investment, creating a high demand for skilled property development and valuation surveyors. This course trains you to become an expert in all aspects of property development, valuation and management including the appraisal and evaluation of developments and negotiation of sales.

You'll gain an in depth knowledge of the design and technological aspects of building, as well as an understanding of economics, valuation, property management, development and investment appraisal. We aim to make you a competent and resourceful professional, ready to go straight into a career in the fast paced property market.

The honours course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) under the RICS University Partnership so you'll not only graduate with a degree but with an exemption from the professional examinations of the RICS and the means to achieve a highly regarded professional qualification once you enter the workplace.

You'll develop a range of technical, communicative and interpersonal skills invaluable to your future career as a surveyor, as well as an in depth knowledge of property development and valuation.

• private practice surveying firms
• banks/insurance companies
• local and central government
• housing associations.