Pathways in Property

An opportunity for students to learn more about the property industry and the exciting careers within it.

Every day we are influenced by the built environment around us – shops, offices, industrial buildings, houses and the surrounding countryside all have an impact on the way we live. Did you ever wonder how these properties are developed, whether the buildings going up in our cities are sustainable or how much they are worth? The Pathways to Property project allows students the chance to explore the property industry in more depth. With such a huge variety of roles, from a building surveyor or town planner to a sustainability consultant or financial analyst, there is a role to suit any skillset or personality.

Pathways to Property Careers Webinar

Join our Pathways to Property Careers Webinar on 4 March 2021 at 16:00 to find out more about careers in property and how the Pathways to Property programme can support students into the industry. This short webinar is suitable for students, teachers and parents and is free to attend. Find out more and sign up here.

Please find below some further details about the current opportunities within the programme:

Pathways to Property Summer School

A four day, fully funded residential course for students in Year 12

Date: 19 – 22 July 2021

Venue: Henley Business School, University of Reading (Please note, if an in-person event is not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event will still take place virtually)

Who: Year 12 students from state funded schools/colleges considering a career in property – either through University or through an apprenticeship

Cost: Nothing! All food, accommodation and travel costs are covered

During the Summer School:

- Learn about the industry and the careers available

- Attend taster lectures

- Get involved in a group project and debate

- Go on site visits

- Meet new people

- Experience life on a University campus

How to Apply: Applications close 15th May, although earlier entries are strongly encouraged. Find out more and apply here.

At the end of the week, if keen to learn more about property, students can complete a funded work experience placement over October half term, have access to our e-mentoring programme, and if they choose to apply to study a property related degree at University, can apply for a bursary up to £30,000 over three years.

Open Online Course (OOC)

A three week online course designed by academics at Henley Business School, University of Reading for students to learn more about starting a career in property.

Date: Open all year round

Venue: Online

Who: Open to all students in secondary education. Most appropriate for students in Year 9 and upwards

Study time: Around 6 hours

Cost: Nothing!

During the OOC:

- Learn about key topics in the industry such as sustainability, globalisation and technology

- Hear from people in lots of different roles in the industry and learn about what they do

- Get support from course mentors; a combination of academics, industry volunteers and real estate and planning students

After the course: Upon completion you will receive a Certificate of Achievement for your studies – a great addition to a CV or UCAS application

How to Sign Up: Please visit https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/pathways-to-property to sign up to the course