Master of Property Development Online

Entry requirements

Academic qualifications:

• Completed Australian bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in Architecture, Building, Construction, Property, Planning, Engineering, Management and Commerce, Law and legal studies, or Economics and Econometric; OR
• Completed Australian bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND a minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time work, relevant work expereince*

* Relevant professional work experience includes, but is not limited to, roles classified as Managers, Professionals, Technicians and Trades Workers.

Applicants need to provide:

Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:

• A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer.
• A completed ‘UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer.
• A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only).
• An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business.
• A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses.

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5 and a writing score of 6.0.

For applicants without an Academic IELTS score, refer to the UTS English language requirements for other methods of satisfying the English Language requirements for the course(s).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies or employment experience can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies, provided that it meets the relevant course requirements.

If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment, and you’ve undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning. UTS doesn’t determine recognition of prior learning until an offer of enrolment is accepted.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Gain critical skills in financial feasibility analysis, property valuation methodology and sustainable development practices that underpin successful large-scale residential, commercial, retail and industrial projects. Develop a strong theoretical and practical understanding of built-environment law and regulation across a variety of property-related contexts and jurisdictions, helping you navigate the differing frameworks that shape development across Australia.
• Recognise the potential in people and partnerships. Enhance your problem-solving capabilities using both technical and soft skills to generate sustainable, creative solutions for built-environment challenges. Lead the way in project teams with the future-focused mindset required of tomorrow’s property developers, honing your people skills to create places that are community-minded and commercially viable across diverse Australian contexts.
  You’ll also explore how social value priorities may vary across regions, enabling you to tailor development approaches that reflect local community needs and expectations.
• Apply socially conscious urban development principles that shape tomorrow’s landscape for the better and add value far beyond financial returns. Strengthen your ability to deliver development outcomes that support liveability, affordability and climate resilience, recognising how these priorities can differ across states and territories. Draw on a comprehensive understanding of community expectations and local conditions to deliver projects that make a meaningful and lasting difference.
• Learn how leveraging sustainable development practices can support future-focused urban regeneration and more resilient cities across Australia. Analyse rapidly changing market contexts and associated risks to identify critical development inputs and deliver better outcomes across diverse jurisdictions. Build the practical expertise to align investment decisions with long-term environmental, commercial and community value.

Career outcomes

• Property Development Manager
• Assistant Development Manager
• Development Analyst
• Real Estate Development Analyst
• Property Project Manager

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative tuition fee per subject in 2027: $4,675 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative total tuition fee in 2027: $56,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 72 credit points (12 subjects).

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

• The number of subjects studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of subjects.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.