Real Estate & Regeneration

Student testimonials

Stacey Somerville, MSc Real Estate and Regeneration, 2011

I was working in Commercial Property Management and in order for me to undertake my RICS, I required a degree in Property and the Masters in Real Estate and Regeneration was the best solution.  I chose the University of Glasgow as it is a recognised institution with a great reputation - great to have on your CV.  The course was flexible and fitted in with me working full time.

The course is varied and provides you with a full scope of different career options within the property sector.  The class had a number of international students and therefore I came to understand how property works overseas.  One of the things I liked best was the course work provided you with opportunities to explore how the theory works in practice.

I enjoyed meeting new friends - the surrounding bars and restaurants allowed us to socialise with other students.

The course allowed me to go on and complete my RICS and gain promotion.

Courses on the programme have received the following kinds of feedback:

Development Economics & Real Estate Appraisal: 'A steep learning curve but incredibly worthwhile'.

Regenerating Cities: Very high satisfaction with course content.

Professional Practice and Ethics: Very high satisfaction with the balance of delivery of material and discussion and question-time.

Research Methods: 'It was an extremely good grounding for the dissertation, raising issues that could be used as tools throughout the project.  Interative discussions and practical examples kept the course interesting!'

Students express their greatest enjoyment in our courses in relation to the following aspects of the way we teach:

Use of external speakers and practitioners: ' variety of contributors was good. Lots of opportunities to ask questions/discuss. Enough practical things to break up class lectures.'

Field visits and practical work: students really value the opportunity to be out of the classroom, learning in new ways and hearing from on-site professionals: 'nice to get out a classroom' ...a 'well organised with timekeeping and comfortable transport. Excellent input from guest lecturers.'

Regular seminars: 'great at providing a link between course contents and the real world.' The seminar series has given students the chance to hear from, and discuss issues with such eminent personalities as Baroness Margaret Ford (Chair of English Partnerships and Irvine Bay URC), Jim Mackinnon (former Chief Planner for Scotland), John MacBean and Mike Buchan (Jones Lang LaSalle) and Jan Bebbington (Professor of Accounting and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews). 

Placements and links to employers: 'presentations (from employers) are useful in terms of being able to gain an idea of the jobs market and what we can expect in terms of pay and conditions.'

Facilities: students regularly use the REPR Resource Room including computing facilities, graphic printers, discussion space, and additional material and resources.