Course code Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using 6 digits.: 127348
Level The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).: 300-level
Credits Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.: 15
Subject: Property Studies

Course planning information

Course notes

In this course, students learn how the property sector and sustainability interact, including barriers to sustainable property investment and strategies to address them. Students evaluate the business case for financing and investing in sustainable properties and how environmental and social benefits are reflected in property values. They also examine key property appraisal methods and their application, using Excel, to valuing new and retrofitted sustainable properties for investment decision-making.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first

127245

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

Restrictions

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.

1 Evaluate strategies, policies, and regulations shaping the transition to a sustainable, net-zero-carbon, and climate-resilient real estate sector in a global context.
2 Appraise the investment vehicles utilised in ESG-aligned property investments.
3 Explain the determinants of financing, risk, and return in sustainable property projects.
4 Analyse property investment and development for attaining sustainability using discounted cash flow techniques.
5 Critically analyse and communicate sustainable property investment issues in a collaborative environment.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment	Learning outcomes assessed	Weighting
Test	1	30%
Test	2 3	30%
Written Assignment	1 2 3 4 5	40%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes: Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions: Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled): An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled): An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation: Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation: You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio: Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement: Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation: Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test: Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment: Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.

Sustainable Property Investment