Real Estate and Property Management with foundation year

Build industry-relevant skills in communication, negotiation and business planning for domestic and international markets, and prepare for roles, such as property manager, entrepreneur or consultant, in the real estate sector.

Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course.

Foundation year
The foundation year will introduce you to the world of business with a strong focus on management, business communications and marketing in a global context. It creates opportunities for you to develop vital business skills, as well as preparing you for study at undergraduate level. You will put theory, both traditional and contemporary, into practice with real-world scenarios.

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.

Degree
This course provides practical, industry-focused training in real estate investment, development and property management to help you build legal, financial and digital skills.


• Explore topics such as property law and financial management.



• The opportunity to gain experience with industry-standard software tools like Argus and Costar.



• Strong industry links and an optional placement year help support your preparation for roles in property consultancy, investment, corporate real estate and development.



Why you should study this course
Foundation year
• Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.



• Provides a grounding in key areas of business and management.



Degree
Gain a comprehensive education designed to prepare you for a successful career in the property sector.

Studying this course can help you:
- understand current industry practice by focusing on commercial and corporate real estate management.


- build relevant professional skills by developing capabilities in entrepreneurship and professional practice, with a focus on sustainability and regeneration.


- gain practical experience by applying your learning through real-life scenarios in the university's Simulation Centre.


- access academic support by using resources like the Sigma Maths Support Centre and the Centre for Academic Writing to support your learning.


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Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.