The course also promotes good practice, provides a commitment to training and gives students an understanding of the needs and demands of housing consumers. The course is essentially designed for people who wish to pursue professional careers in the housing field, although the course also provides a stimulating educational experience for those who wish to gain housing expertise as a basis for engaging in research work or other areas of professional activity. This course is designed to equip students with the practical education and skills necessary to make effective and important contributions in the housing field. Students who attain an appropriate level of achievement in their Diploma studies may elect to upgrade the Diploma to an MSc by undertaking research leading to the presentation of a dissertation. Prospective students who have studied at least two housing modules at undergraduate level may be eligible to register on the 1 Year full-time route for the MSc.
Further details are available on application.
Full-Time Course Students will have already studied housing to a defined level in their undergraduate studies. Students are expected to attend University for three days per week. The course offers exemption from the Chartered Institute of Housing Professional Qualification. Full-Time Course Students are sponsored by Welsh Housing Organisations. The first and second academic years of the full-time programme are separated by a seven month Housing Practice Placement.