Course description
Programme content
In the first year you study modules in:
-Housing, Society & Sustainability
-Housing Policy in Context
-Housing Core Services
-Housing Businesses
In the second year you study:
-Housing Economic & Legal Framework
-Managing Housing & Neighbourhood Services
-Managing Housing Organisations
-Professional Practice
At this stage, you are qualified for corporate CIH membership, and you can choose to receive the Postgraduate Diploma, or continue for a further year and graduate with the MSc in Housing Practice. In that third year you take a module in Research Methods, and undertake a dissertation on a subject of your choice related to housing.
Assessment
The assessment strategy is designed to allow you to show your knowledge, understanding and ability through a variety of methods - essays, reports, presentations and research projects.
Career progression
From your experience of already being employed in Housing and from the two years of study leading to the Post- graduate Diploma, the Professional Qualification expectations of the Chartered Institute of Housing are achieved. At this point, you become eligible for Corporate Membership of the Institute: a valuable edge in the increasingly competitive work environment.
Continuing and graduating with the MSc will further enhance both your knowledge and employment prospects in Housing and related fields such as regeneration.
Entry Requirements
An honours degree from a UK university or equivalent
APL/APEL for those with appropriate experience
Please ask if you are employed in this sector but do not have the above formal entry requirements. We welcome enquiries from people with relevant experience seeking accreditation of prior learning or experience.
Duration
The Postgraduate Diploma is studied over 2 years, and the MSc takes a further year (three years in all).
Students attend one day a week.