Master of Property

The Master of Property at Adelaide University is a two-year postgraduate degree for people who want to work in property valuation, development, investment or management. You study how land and buildings are valued, how developments are financed and approved, how leases work, and how property markets behave. Core study typically covers property valuation, property law, investment and finance, urban economics, planning and development, and property management. You also learn the research and analytical methods the industry uses, including valuation approaches and market analysis.

This is an AQF level 9 master's degree, usually two years full time. It is structured around units of study, each with a credit point value, delivered across semesters or trimesters. You complete core units, choose electives, and may finish with a capstone project, research thesis or professional placement. Assessment is a mix of exams, assignments, reports and practical projects. Some students enter with a property or business background, others from planning, architecture, law or engineering.

The degree builds skills employers ask for: valuing property, reading markets, managing a development from feasibility to completion, understanding leases and contracts, and communicating advice clearly. You learn to use industry-standard valuation and data tools. Work-integrated learning and placements are common in property education, and many students work part time while studying. International students on a Student visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.

After graduating, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, which lets you stay and work in Australia for a period after your degree. The property industry is a major employer across Australia, in capital cities and regional centres. Professional accreditation matters in this field: check with the university and the relevant Australian professional bodies about accreditation and registration pathways, because requirements can change. Confirm course structure, fees, English requirements and intake dates on the official page and the CRICOS register (course code 117979B).

• Property valuer or analyst in valuation firms, banks and government agencies
• Property development manager or assistant development manager with developers and builders
• Property investment analyst with funds, trusts and investment houses
• Property manager or asset manager for commercial, retail or residential portfolios
• Leasing executive or tenant adviser in commercial and retail property
• Property consultant in planning, advisory and research firms
• Roles in government land agencies, local councils and statutory authorities
• Facilities and operations management in large organisations