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The teaching staff at QUT embody real-world learning. They all bring a wealth of industry experience to the classroom and provide real-world examples of the theory they teach. Their ability to relate theory to practical, real-world examples has been incredibly beneficial and has given me a deeper understanding of the content I am learning.
Live your dream
I gained valuable work experience during my time at QUT. I secured a part-time property analyst position as part of my work integrated learning. Thanks to the career mentor service, I also worked as a student research assistant before I graduated. The strong analytical and critical thinking skills I developed built a solid foundation for my professional career. I am currently working in Malaysia as an assistant valuer and property manager at a local consultancy firm. The practical work experience I gained during my studies was definitely a stepping stone to where I am now.
Diverse degree, diverse careers
As an investment analyst at QIC’s Global Real Estate team, I am jointly responsible for one of the fund’s largest retail centres valued at around $1 billion. My role is extremely fast paced and requires frequent travel due to our assets situated around the globe. The diversity of the degree and curriculum was a huge highlight for me, and led to an extensive range of career outcomes. Given that property is the largest commodity in the world, there is so much more you can do outside of being a real estate agent.
Real-world learning
The teaching staff at QUT embody real-world learning. They all bring a wealth of industry experience to the classroom and provide real-world examples of the theory they teach. Their ability to relate theory to practical, real-world examples has been incredibly beneficial and has given me a deeper understanding of the content I am learning.
Live your dream
I gained valuable work experience during my time at QUT. I secured a part-time property analyst position as part of my work integrated learning. Thanks to the career mentor service, I also worked as a student research assistant before I graduated. The strong analytical and critical thinking skills I developed built a solid foundation for my professional career. I am currently working in Malaysia as an assistant valuer and property manager at a local consultancy firm. The practical work experience I gained during my studies was definitely a stepping stone to where I am now.
Diverse degree, diverse careers
As an investment analyst at QIC’s Global Real Estate team, I am jointly responsible for one of the fund’s largest retail centres valued at around $1 billion. My role is extremely fast paced and requires frequent travel due to our assets situated around the globe. The diversity of the degree and curriculum was a huge highlight for me, and led to an extensive range of career outcomes. Given that property is the largest commodity in the world, there is so much more you can do outside of being a real estate agent.
In this course you will
- Become an expert in property economics and drive urban transformation, make well-informed investment decisions, and create a positive impact on communities.
- Learn how to advise on property investment, valuation, management, and development effectively to optimise the benefits of property ownership or occupation.
- Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in data analysis, effective communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, project management and ethical decision making.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience working at industry-leading organisations and workplaces.
- Meet the requirements for membership at the Australian Property Institute, the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers, Malaysia.
In this course you will
- Become an expert in property economics and drive urban transformation, make well-informed investment decisions, and create a positive impact on communities.
- Learn how to advise on property investment, valuation, management, and development effectively to optimise the benefits of property ownership or occupation.
- Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in data analysis, effective communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, project management and ethical decision making.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience working at industry-leading organisations and workplaces.
- Meet the requirements for membership at the Australian Property Institute, the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers, Malaysia.
Explore this course
Discover how to navigate the complexities of property economics and transform cities for the better with QUT's Bachelor of Property Economics. As one of the few specialised property courses available in Australia, this course will provide you with the knowledge, job-ready skills, and practical work experience needed to excel in the property industry.
Throughout this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the property industry, covering key topics such as investment, asset management, development, valuation, and research, with an emphasis on finance and the commercial property market sector.
You will also learn about sustainable development and environmental and energy efficiency in all forms of property. Throughout your studies, you will be exposed to a range of concepts essential to determining, developing, and managing the built environment. By delving into disciplines such as building, construction management, planning, business, and property economics, you will understand how these areas work together to achieve a balanced, cost-effective, and sustainable built environment.
Finally, as an added perk to this course, you'll also have the opportunity to visit commercial and retail properties, and some of Brisbane's most prominent buildings. Through these excursions, you'll witness firsthand how the theories you learn in class can be practically applied. Engaging in exclusive tours and interacting with on-site property managers will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of property management and the day-to-day operations of these properties.
Work integrated learning
Real-world learning is embedded in this course. During this course, you will encounter Work Integrated Learning (WIL) projects informed by industry throughout your studies, and you will have the opportunity to complete a WIL placement in an elective internship unit. This hands-on experience will enable you to apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios and equip you with the transferable skills and essential work experience required to enter the workforce confidently. You will have the opportunity to work with industry-leading organisations and workplaces that offer great networking prospects and provide valuable insights into your future career prospects.
Careers and outcomes
As a property economics graduate, you will have career opportunities in property valuation, property consultancy, strategic advice, real estate, banking and finance, property management, and funds management in both the public and private sectors.
Careers in property economics may include property valuer and adviser, investment analyst, development manager, property and asset manager, funds manager and positions in corporate real estate.
You may work in your own private enterprise or as an employee of property development, valuation, property management, professional services investment or property finance companies. You may also work in government departments and local authorities concerned with rating, compulsory acquisitions, property development or property and portfolio management. Your work will usually combine a mix of office and field work.
Professional recognition
This degree meets the education requirements for professional accreditation and membership at the:
- Australian Property Institute
- The Valuers Registration Board of Queensland
- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- The Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers, Malaysia
Possible careers
- Financial advisor/analyst
- Investment analyst
- Property consultant
- Property developer
- Property economist
- Property fund manager
- Property manager
- Property valuer
- Property/ asset manager
Your QUT Bachelor of Property Economics degree consists of 288 credit points comprising:
36 credit points (3 units) of core unit and 132 credit points (11 units) of Property Economics discipline units, and 96 credit points of complementary studies comprising of either a second major (8 unit set) or two minors (4 unit set each). Please note that a number of second majors and minors are only available on campus (no online mode of attendance) due to the practical nature of the learning. This course also includes 24 credit points of QUT You units.
Property Economics Core Units
These units will engage you with property economics from a range of disciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives, expose you to the industry and the various outcomes available for pursuing studies in this field, as well as introduce some key foundational knowledge.
Property Economics Discipline Units
These units give you discipline level knowledge, skills and application competencies from introductory through intermediate, culminating with graduate level units. They focus on developing knowledge, practice and higher order thinking.
Complementary Studies Options provide an opportunity to undertake studies in a range of other Urban Development discipline areas such as Urban and Regional Planning and Construction Management or diversify to gain additional professional skills and knowledge from outside the traditional built environment disciplines. Please note that a number of second majors and minors are only available on campus (no online mode of attendance) due to the practical nature of the learning.
- A second major provides the opportunity for you to undertake significant studies in a second Urban Development discipline such as Construction Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Accountancy or Applied Economics and Finance. Second majors are also designed to provide diverse professional skills and knowledge beyond the traditional reaches of the built environment curriculum and can offer a range of study options in other fields.
- Minors will allow you undertake studies in a companion discipline. They are designed to provide you with introductory to intermediate level knowledge and skills in areas complementary to your studies. You can choose a minor from other built environment disciplines. There are also minors designed to distinguish students in the employment marketplace with complementary 'non-discipline' skills and competencies that you can choose from a range of inter- and intra-faculty disciplines.
Your QUT Bachelor of Property Economics degree consists of 288 credit points comprising:
36 credit points (3 units) of core unit and 132 credit points (11 units) of Property Economics discipline units, and 96 credit points of complementary studies comprising of either a second major (8 unit set) or two minors (4 unit set each). Please note that a number of second majors and minors are only available on campus (no online mode of attendance) due to the practical nature of the learning. This course also includes 24 credit points of QUT You units.
Property Economics Core Units
These units will engage you with property economics from a range of disciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives, expose you to the industry and the various outcomes available for pursuing studies in this field, as well as introduce some key foundational knowledge.
Property Economics Discipline Units
These units give you discipline level knowledge, skills and application competencies from introductory through intermediate, culminating with graduate level units. They focus on developing knowledge, practice and higher order thinking.
Complementary Studies Options provide an opportunity to undertake studies in a range of other Urban Development discipline areas such as Urban and Regional Planning and Construction Management or diversify to gain additional professional skills and knowledge from outside the traditional built environment disciplines.
- A second major provides the opportunity for you to undertake significant studies in a second Urban Development discipline such as Construction Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Accountancy or Applied Economics and Finance. Second majors are also designed to provide diverse professional skills and knowledge beyond the traditional reaches of the built environment curriculum and can offer a range of study options in other fields.
- Minors will allow you undertake studies in a companion discipline. They are designed to provide you with introductory to intermediate level knowledge and skills in areas complementary to your studies. You can choose a minor from other built environment disciplines. There are also minors designed to distinguish students in the employment marketplace with complementary 'non-discipline' skills and competencies that you can choose from a range of inter- and intra-faculty disciplines.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- UD05
- QTAC code
- 412322
- CRICOS code
- 080478K
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- Online
- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2023
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
94.05
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Selection rank
94.05
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
83.90
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Selection rank
86.00
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
66.00
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Selection rank
70.00
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: CSP $13,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $34,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
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- Academic performance
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