Why study Property and Real Estate?

Deakin's Property and Real Estate courses provide knowledge and skills for a range of professional roles in the property industry. They have been designed in close consultation with employers and industry bodies. Students benefit from close links to the property industry and are kept abreast of the latest changes affecting the property market. We have a commitment to innovation in course design and delivery and we offer an outstanding level of support to students.

Undergraduate courses

The Bachelor of Property and Real Estate is offered for on-campus study at the Melbourne Burwood Campus. It comprises 3 years of full-time study, or part-time equivalent. The course includes core streams in property valuation and property development, with supporting units comprising business law, accounting, economic principles, and marketing. Major sequences are available in management, marketing, sustainability or property and facilities management.

Deakin University also offers:

Postgraduate study

Deakin's Graduate Diploma of Property is offered for part-time, off-campus study. This course comprises 8 core units.

The Graduate Diploma of Property has been designed for:

  • Professionals such as architects, surveyors and construction managers looking to broaden their careers in the built environment; and
  • Graduates with degrees in commerce, management or law disciplines who wish to move into property.

Employment opportunities

Graduates from these courses are highly sought after and may find employment as:

  • Property developers
  • Private or government valuers
  • Property advisors
  • Market research analysts
  • Property sales and acquisitions practitioners
  • Financiers
  • Sustainability consultants
  • Funds managers
  • Property and asset managers
  • Leasing agents
  • Land economists.
Prof Richard Reed
Graduate Diploma of Property
Apply now to commence in March 2012. Telephone: 1800 624 316 Freecall (within Australia)
Email postgrad-enquiries@deakin.edu.au
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Student profiles
Jamie Lampard
Jamie Lampard
The flexibility of Deakin's study opportunities allows Jamie Lampard to work part- time, study full-time, and remain in his home town of Ballarat while he does it all. After being accepted into the course, Jamie was hired by a Ballarat real estate agency that recognised the value of a Deakin Degree.
Jesse Radisich
Jesse Radisich
As a Dean's Scholar, Jesse has a dedicated academic mentor to guide him through his course, an annual scholarship of $5000 for the duration of his course and the opportunity to include a paid industry-based learning placement as part of his degree. "The Deakin course is newer and fresher. It has been created around other existing courses, like business and management, and works alongside them. It's recognised by all of the industry bodies."
Peter Schinner
Peter Schinner
Peter Schinner took up tertiary study for the first time at the age of 42. Now he is hooked. Peter says "I can't praise the teaching staff highly enough. The lecturers are brilliant. They have brought some real experience to the course."
Daniel Charles
Daniel Charles
Studying overseas was absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend that anyone who goes to uni does it even if just for one semester, as it will change your life..

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Property and Real Estate is accredited by the Australian Property Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Graduates may be eligible for registration as a Certified Practising Valuer.

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