Become a property professional

How long will it take?

3 years Bachelor degree

2 years Master of Property

Why study property?

Property professionals focus on the ownership, development, management, funding, investment potential and occupation of land and buildings. It combines contemporary planning issues, trends in the current market and how construction and design influence development.

At Melbourne, you’ll learn about contemporary planning issues, trends in the property market, and how the application of construction practices and structural design can add value to developments. You'll develop an in-depth understanding of disciplines needed for a career in property, such as economics, market research, construction, urban planning and law.

Training in Property at Melbourne will give you professional accreditation and a higher qualification than a traditional double degree.

Career outcomes

Qualified property managers and valuation specialists are in high demand. Many graduates go on to work as:

Property valuer
Land economist
Property manager
Property analyst
Property investment adviser
Property development adviser.

Professional accreditation

The Australian Property Institute (API)
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

What can I study?

What are the study options?

Standard entry

1. Undergraduate degree

First you must meet the entry requirements for your undergraduate degree.

undergraduate Bachelor of Design

2. Graduate degree

The Master of Property also has specific prerequisite and grade entry requirements to be considered for entry. The entry requirements will be dependent on your academic background. With a background in property you can complete a two year program, alternatively, if you wish to study in another field first, you will have the option to undertake a three year Master of Property if you have achieved a weighted average mark of 65%+ or higher.

graduate Master of Property

Other entry pathways

Graduate Degree Packages

The University also offers guaranteed entry to high–achieving domestic and international students who have completed an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia based on your ATAR.

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Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars

Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars are guaranteed a place into the graduate degree of their choice following successful completion of their undergraduate degree.

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