Real Estate Administration (Certificate, L6, 60 ECTS)

Economics, Project and Business Planning

The aim of this module is to give students an appreciation for the issues and techniques involved in business planning. The student will be able to identify, describe, critically analyse, and discuss the economic principles affecting the property market and understand the factors relevant to developing a business plan canvas. This will involve an introduction to strategy and levels of strategy in organisations, environmental and industrial analysis (PESTEL, Porters’ five forces and SWOT analysis. Project management methodologies will be highlighted through terminology and implementation including effective use of resources and budgetary control including an appreciation of financial and management accounting and interpretation. 

Professional Practice and Communications

This module prepare students with an understanding of professional conduct. The objective is to develop the students understanding of the sales process and the relationship between agent and client while developing the students understanding of the language of the property professional. Students will be facilitated in learning how to apply communication theory and practice to real situations while developing an awareness of the importance of effective communication with organisations. Students will be afforded the opportunity to illustrate the most effective methods of presenting a wide range of information to diverse audiences 

Marketing, Sales, Theory and Practice

To provide students with an understanding of marketing and sales management theories and practice, and to equip them with the skills required to participate constructively in a marketing and sales campaign. The programme will provide students with the opportunity to develop competencies in motivating, directing, controlling and evaluating the marketing and sales initiatives in a professional context. 

Customer Service, Business and Management

To introduce the learner to the concepts of customer service / customer care and to business types, organisation and operations in the context of the Real Estate industry. To develop in the learner an understanding of the principles and practices of management in a dynamic service environment and to initiate in the learner managerial thought and action. To introduce the learner to the concepts of customer service /customer care and front office systems and procedures. To introduce the learner to business types, organisation and operations in the context of the Real Estate industry. To develop in the learner an understanding of the principles and practices of management in a dynamic service environment. To initiate in the learner managerial thought and action. 

Web Applications and Social Media Marketing

This module will introduce students to web site maintenance and the use of Social Media tools within a marketing context. Students will design and implement e-commerce and m-commerce websites suitable for a variety of businesses using Content Management Systems. Students will be introduced to Search Engine Optimisation and Web Usability. 

The Regulatory Framework

This module provides the student with a general understanding of legal systems and an appreciation of legal terminology. To provide students with a formal grounding in the regulatory framework that governs Real Estate practice. To develop the students’ understanding of the statutory position of the estate agent and the legal principles which govern real estate practice. To develop the student’s awareness of legal issues relevant to the Auctioneering / Estate Agency Profession. 

Minimum Entry Requirements

This programme will be delivered online though our virtual learning environment.

Each 10-credit module normally equates to approximately 200 total learning hours. Total learning hours include the time spent in class, such as lectures, tutorials, and practical elements, as well as time spent working independently outside of college.

The balance between these varies by discipline and level of study, and learners should be aware that workload will increase at particular times, especially when assignments are due.

The programme is assessed through a combination of continuous assessments, project work and examinations.

Applications will close on 28th August 2026 at 5pm.

Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Programme run subject to viable numbers.