RE2PREP-Projects in Real Estate and Planning (2)

Module Provider: Real Estate and Planning
Number of credits: 30 [15 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2019/0

Email: k.pain@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This real estate module comprises four elements - two projects, CMS exercises and a fieldtrip.ÌýThe module is delivered at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø and ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Malaysia.Ìý

Aims:

The module provides students with an opportunity to applyÌýduring part 2,Ìýsubject knowledgeÌýgained during part 1, and to obtain and applyÌýnew real estateÌýsector knowledge, helping to inform their choice of pathway in part 3. The module develops research and information gathering, analytical and academic skills,Ìýas well as encouraging independent learning and the development ofÌýreflective andÌýpersonal career management skills.Ìý

Assessable learning outcomes:

At the end of the module studentsÌýshouldÌýbe able to:Ìý

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  conduct an academic literature review with citations;Ìý

  
  


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  present results, support an argument and formulate defensible conclusions;Ìý

  
  


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  demonstrate analytical skills within the real estate sector;Ìý

  
  


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  use subject knowledge in the solution of a complex real estate market problem;Ìý

  
  


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  produce a professional business report;Ìý

  
  

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  understand the roles, skills and work available in different areas of the real estate industry;Ìý

  
  


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  critically reflect upon real estate in the world of practice.Ìý

  
  

Additional outcomes:

AdditionallyÌýthe module will:Ìý

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  Assist students with the development of IT and software skills relevant to the project work;Ìý

  
  


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  Assist students with their curriculum and career decisions;Ìý

  
  


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  Enable students to reflect on their strengths, skills and development needs.Ìý

  
  

Outline content:

The module content will typically cover the following areas:Ìý

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  ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø and empirical research relevant to the real estate sector,Ìýculminating in a research paper;Ìý

  
  


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  ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø and data gathering relevant to a real estate market problem, culminating in a professional business report;Ìý

  
  


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  Information gathering on real estate sector roles and skills self-appraisal, culminating in theÌýpreparation of a covering letter;Ìý

  
  

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  Fieldtrip reflecting on the real estate world of practice, culminating in an individual diary.Ìý

  
  

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The teaching and learning methods will include:Ìý

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  Briefing lectures;Ìý

  
  


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  Study skills lectures;Ìý

  
  


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  Project supervision;Ìý

  
  


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  Fieldwork supervision;Ìý

  
  


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  Online support and related activities.Ìý

  
  

Summative assessment- Examinations:
None.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

The moduleÌýwill beÌýassessed using the following methods (each project is worth 12.0 credits and the CMS exercises and fieldtrip are worth 3 credits each):Ìý

1. Individual research paper: indicative overall lengthÌý3,000 words (40%) toÌýbe submitted in week 20 (SpringÌýterm week 1);Ìý

2. ProjectÌýreport: indicative overall length, equivalent of 3,000 wordsÌý(40%)Ìýto be submitted in week 30 (Spring term week 11);Ìý

3. Career management skills exercises report: indicativeÌýoverallÌýlengthÌý2,000Ìýwords (10%) to be submitted in week 26 (Spring term week 7).Ìý

4. Fieldtrip reflective diary: indicative overall length 1,000Ìýwords (10%) to be submitted in week 31.Ìý

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties for work submitted late, in accordance with the University policy.

·Ìý where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar week after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for the piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;

·Ìý where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at:

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.Ìý

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of at least 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment will be by the same method as for the module’s original assessment requirements, subject to variation by the Examination Board where appropriate.Ìý

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 12 April 2019