Many people believe that an estate management degree only equips you with the skills needed to work in the property sector. But what it also does is gives you some highly desirable and transferable skills in commerce and business. Here are 3 careers, courtesy of Prospects, that someone with a degree in estate management could pursue.

1. A landscape architect

As the name suggests, a landscape architects is responsible for creating landscape. They work innovatively to create an aesthetically pleasing environment, and they plan, design and manage open spaces including natural and man-made environments.

Their work also involves a sense of environmental sensitivity as they have to incorporate sustainability and nature friendly aspects in their work.

If you like the idea of being a landscape architect, you can expect to cover urban and rural projects that range from work designing the layout of parks, gardens and housing - all the way to city centers, motorways and sporting sites.

As a landscape architect you would need close collaboration with landscape contractors as well as architects, town planners and environmentalists.

2. An estate agent

If you've seen estate agents selling or letting out residential or commercial properties; or you like seeing a project through to completion, then being a real estate might be just up your alley.

Estate agents view property conditions to compare it with others in the same area so they can value it and get the best price for the client. They may also market the property and negotiate on the deals made.

Commercial estate agents may deal with a business properties like offices, shops, hotels and restaurants. Estate agents who work on the rural side may specialize in land and rural businesses.

Estate agents can also be involved in sales of property through auction.

Estate agents frequently have to collaborate with banks, brokers, surveyors, solicitors and other estate agencies. You can specialize in one area of estate agency like residential agent (sales or letting), commercial sales agent (sales or letting) or rural estate agent.

3. Building control surveyor

This job is all about making sure that building regulations and other laws are followed when the design and construction of houses, offices etc is taking place. These legislation could cover public health, fire safety, energy conservation or accessibility.