Program Overview

Programme: MSc in Real Estate

The degree is conferred on the basis of a dissertation and examination on the field of study of the dissertation and/or divisions of the field of study as required by the relevant head of department.

Programme Information

The MSc in Real Estate is a full-time programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, Department of Construction Economics. The programme has a minimum duration of study of 1 year, with a total of 180 credits at NQF level 9.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level
2. Certified copy of ID or passport
3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees): A description of the proposed research field indicating a research topic and the broad scope of the proposed study, not exceeding 500 words.

All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents:

1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable)
3. Certified copy of passport.

All postgraduate applications are subject to departmental admissions processes. Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable).

Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. Bachelor of Science Honours in Real Estate (or equivalent) degree at NQF level 8 including 30 credits of research passed at honours level
2. Relevant practical experience assessed by the departmental Postgraduate Committee

Examinations and Pass Requirements

The minimum pass mark is 50% for both the dissertation and the examination.

Pass with Distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction when a student obtains at least 75% in the examination and the dissertation.

Core Modules

• EMW 890: Dissertation: Real Estate 890 (Credits: 180.00)

Regulations, Degree Requirements, and Information

The faculty regulations, information on and requirements for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University. Students are responsible for ensuring they familiarize themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information.