Program Overview

Bachelor of Property Economics

The Bachelor of Property Economics is designed for individuals aspiring to enter the business, economics, or property sectors, offering a competitive advantage in a global market. This course provides specialist knowledge in property valuation, market analysis, and investment, with skills applicable both locally and internationally.

Course Description

This course is designed to give students the specialized knowledge and insights needed to work in the property sector, focusing on practical capabilities like property management, valuation, market analysis, investment, and development. Students will also build a comprehensive transferable skillset in economics, planning, law, business, and finance that will support them throughout their career.

Course Structure

The course is offered on a three-year, full-time or equivalent part-time basis. Students will begin their studies by undertaking a number of core subjects, developing their broad knowledge of the property industry. They will then specialize their knowledge through a sub-major of their choice or pursue a wider educational experience through electives from across disciplines.

Core Subjects

• 16216: Introduction to Property and the Built Environment
• 16218: Corporate Real Estate Management
• 16234: Property Valuation
• 16264: Property Accounting and Financial Management
• 16235: Urban Economics
• 16233: Urban Planning & Development Process
• 16298: Property Management
• 16232: Applied Economic Analysis
• 16333: Statutory Valuation and Compensation
• 16237: Property Taxation
• 16631: Construction and Development Process
• 16217: Built Environment Law & Professional Practice
• 16633: Microeconomics for Property
• 16642: Property Investment and Valuation
• 16655: Property Finance
• 16658: Capstone Project: Property Development Analysis
• 16466: Macroeconomics for Property
• 16219: Quantitative Analysis for Property
• 16656: Sustainable Construction and Development Management
• 16657: Property Investment and Portfolio Management

Course Highlights

As a student, you'll have the opportunity to build critical and in-demand capabilities such as corporate real estate management, urban economics, property development analysis, and more. This program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a range of roles and organizations in the property industry.

Industry Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21
• UTS College AE5: Pass
• Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50
• Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169

Domestic Course Fees

The indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students is $53,513.00. Fees are reviewed annually and may change.

Career Options

Graduates of the UTS Bachelor of Property Economics can pursue careers in:

• Property Valuer
• Property and Asset Manager
• Property Market Analyst
• Property Sales and Acquisitions
• Property Developer
• Funds Manager
• Corporate Real Estate Adviser

Why Study at UTS

With a Design, Architecture and Building degree from UTS, you'll build connections with industry from the moment you start your studies and learn the skills to respond to social, cultural, environmental, and economic challenges. Study in purpose-built facilities and access the latest technologies shaping your field.