Accredited by the Australian Property Institute and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
#1 Melbourne university for business course satisfaction
#2 business school in Melbourne for career impact
Why choose property and real estate at Deakin
Shape your future in a high growth industry with Deakin’s Bachelor of Property and Real Estate. This accredited degree develops the practical skills employers look for, preparing you for property roles in valuation, development, investment and more.
Gain a strong foundation in property valuation, development, finance and law while learning how market cycles, demographic trends and sustainability impact property decisions. You can tailor your studies to areas such as commercial or residential property and sustainable construction. Through 80+ hours of work integrated learning and industry relevant projects, you will build real experience, professional networks and the confidence to step into Australia’s property and real estate sector job ready.
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Degrees shaped by employers
Study property and real estate with a curriculum informed by industry. Develop practical skills in valuation, property management and property market analysis.
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Industry-relevant property expertise
Build knowledge in property markets, financial management and business law so you can analyse investment opportunities and manage property assets.
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Work-integrated learning
Apply your knowledge through work-integrated learning experiences connected to the property industry.
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Sustainable property futures
Explore sustainability and global finance trends shaping property and real estate so you can support responsible property development and investment.
Connected to industry
Deakin’s strong industry connections help shape your learning. Build practical experience in real workplace contexts through work-integrated learning, mentoring and networking opportunities. Industry advisory boards also help shape our degrees, which means what you study is current, relevant and aligned to what your future employers need.
Deakin puts employability first
Career outcomes
Develop commercial and analytical skills for careers across property development, valuation, investment, asset management and real estate advisory services.
Property developer
Identify property opportunities and coordinate planning, design and construction. Oversee projects through development, then manage the sale or leasing of completed properties.
- $100k
Typical Australian annual salary
- 12.2%
Projected job growth in 5 years
Valuer
Inspect properties, research market evidence and assess the value of land and buildings. Prepare valuation advice for sales, investment, finance, taxation or statutory purposes.
- $100k
Typical Australian annual salary
- 12.2%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 2.9/5
Job satisfaction
Other jobs
- Asset manager
- Facilities manager
- Land economist
- Owners corporation manager
- Portfolio manager
FAQs
Property and real estate is a resilient and growing sector, with demand for qualified professionals in valuation, investment, development and agency remaining strong across all major markets. Deakin's Bachelor of Property and Real Estate is accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and meets the academic requirements for certified practising valuer status, a credential recognised across the industry.
Property development involves acquiring land or property, obtaining planning approvals, financing construction and delivering new projects for sale or lease. Real estate focuses on the buying, selling, leasing and management of existing properties. Both careers are covered in the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate, which provides skills in valuation, investment analysis, development economics and real estate practice.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate work as property valuers, real estate agents, property managers, development analysts, investment analysts, construction economists and facilities managers. The degree also provides academic entry requirements for CPV certification. Property qualifications are valued globally, with opportunities in major cities and growing markets across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and beyond.
Yes, the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate includes at least one Work Integrated Learning (WIL) unit as part of your course structure. You can choose from a property internship or an international consultancy experience, both of which connect your academic studies to real-world industry practice.
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What will I study in the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate?
Build a fundamental understanding of property markets, development planning, finance and built environments and progress to strategically analysing property finance, investment, operations and valuations. Graduate with commercial, analytical and strategic skills for careers across the property sector.
Property and business fundamentals
Understand property systems
Explore how property markets operate, including the economic forces and legal frameworks that influence ownership and development.
Build core business knowledge
Develop capabilities in accounting, finance and economics to understand the commercial drivers behind property investment decisions.
Begin exploring development
Gain introductory insight into the property lifecycle, from planning and construction to management and investment.
Applied property knowledge
Analyse property investment
Examine how investors evaluate opportunities, assess risk and make strategic decisions across different property markets.
Explore property operations
Study how properties are managed, developed and maintained within complex regulatory and commercial environments.
Broaden your learning pathway
Choose electives or a complementary minor that strengthens your financial, economic or sustainability knowledge.
Advanced analysis and industry readiness
Develop advanced property expertise
Apply analytical frameworks to complex property investment, valuation and development scenarios.
Engage with industry practice
Undertake work-integrated learning or experience-based study that connects academic theory with real property sector challenges.
Shape your career direction
Complete advanced study and electives aligned with your professional interests within the property industry.
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate, you must pass 24 credit points.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Are you a current student? For course information that applies to the year you started your degree, visit the handbook.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements
Units
Property and Real Estate
Commerce
#MAE101 is also available in Campus mode at Waterfront (Geelong) and in Online mode in Trimester 1.
+This unit was previously coded MMP121
~This unit was previously coded MMP222
To be completed in the first trimester of study
Refer to the details of each minor sequence for availability
Plus 8 credit points of open undergraduate units selected from the Faculty of Business and Law or from other faculties within the University (which may include a minor sequence listed).
Professional recognition
Deakin Business School holds the prestigious and globally recognised AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, which attest to quality, academic and professional excellence, ongoing improvement, innovation and graduate employability.
The course has received professional accreditation by the Australian Property Institute (www.api.org.au) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (www.rics.org.au). Graduates will meet the academic requirements for membership as a Certified Practising Valuer.
Please note: The eligibility of students for membership of the accrediting body is subject to meeting the requirements of that body and that Deakin makes no representations that individuals will meet those requirements.
What to expect while studying
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more work integrated learning units.
Explore Business and Law WIL opportunities.
International Students:
This course includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) formally registered as part of the course on the CRICOS register. The total work integrated learning hours will differ depending on the WIL unit you choose. For more information about WIL hours, please check the unit information in the handbook or the unit guide.
For information about how WIL units may impact student visa holder work rights, please visit Home Affairs. See 8105 Work limitation.
At Deakin, we're committed to ensuring an inclusive environment that supports all students to belong, thrive and succeed. We work closely with students, where needed, to identify potential barriers to participation and where possible, provide tailored support so students can engage with learning and assessment activities.
If you are neurodivergent, have a disability, health condition or mental health condition that may impact your study or participation in university life, and want to know how Deakin could support you, contact our Domestic students (opens in a new window) or International students (opens in a new window) or Disability Resource Centre (opens email client) teams for a collaborative and confidential discussion. This discussion is to support you to make plans for your studies and future career and will not have any bearing on your application to the course.
When can I start?
When you study depends on your course, location and available intakes. Check the table to see when you can start and how study is offered throughout the year.
Your course learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and capabilities you’ll develop and be able to demonstrate by the time you graduate. Built into your course through your units and assessments, they provide a clear picture of what you’ll be equipped to know, understand and do – preparing you to apply your learning with confidence beyond university.
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| Employ broad and coherent theoretical and technical property and real estate knowledge and apply legal and ethical standards in the fields relating to property development, investment, valuation and property management in private and commercial real estate markets, both nationally and internationally. |
| Prepare and present a selection of reports on property concepts and information for a range of stakeholders including investors, developers, regulators and clients. |
| Identify, locate, evaluate and synthesise information about market and submarket trends and forecasts, economic influences, statutory requirements and industry practices. Communicate information and solutions to stakeholders utilising a range of diagnostic, analytical and reporting technologies. |
| Evaluate and analyse property related issues and data on property markets and indicators to make recommendations for maximising property outcomes. |
| Apply legal property evaluation and property appraisal methodologies to identify solutions and sustainability strategies for a diverse range of authentic problems in property. |
| Apply skills and knowledge to independently undertake educational activities that require considerable planning. |
| Collaborate with others to examine contemporary issues in property. |
| Apply the interconnected principles of property planning, design, construction, management, maintenance and transference to a range of different environments and contexts reflecting social, sustainable, ethical, economic and global perspectives. |
- Award granted
- Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
- Year
2027 course information
- VTAC code
- 1400514453 - Burwood (Melbourne), International full-fee paying place
- Deakin code
- M348
- CRICOS code?Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
- 060343B Burwood (Melbourne)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7
Fees
Estimated tuition fee
$42,200
for 1 yr full-time AUD
The estimated tuition fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your tuition fees are determined by your course and unit enrolment. Your tuition fees will vary depending on your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning.
Scholarships
Deakin scholarships recognise your hard work and achievements. Our support can ease the financial pressure of studying in Australia so you stay focused on your success. Numbers are limited, so apply early for the best chance.
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Applications can be made directly to the University through StudyLink Connect - Deakin University's International Student Application Service.
We recommend engaging with a Deakin Authorised Agent who can assist you with the process and submit the application.
Apply through VTAC
If you are an international student completing an Australian Year 12 in Australia or overseas, you must submit an application through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). In addition, you may also apply directly to Deakin through StudyLink Connect - Deakin University's international student application service.
Recognition of prior learning
We value your previous study and experience. Recognition of prior learning enables you to get credit for what you've already achieved. When you apply, we'll consider your previous study and experience for recognition of prior learning.