MSc Housing Studies

Comments about MSc Housing Studies - At the institution - Glasgow - Scotland

• Entry requirements
  This programme is aimed at those working or seeking to work in the social housing sector in the UK. As the sector is highly regulated by Government, the legal, political, financial and organisational practices are quite specific to the UK context. The programme is validated by the Chartered Institute of Housing as meeting all the academic requirements for membership of the professional body.
• Academic title
  MSc Housing Studies
• Course description
  MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time up to 60 months by modular route
  PgDip: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time or up to 48 months by modular route
  
  Content
  
  Core courses
  
      * Scottish housing law
      * Housing policy
      * Governance of housing
      * Housing management practice
      * Housing finance and economics
      * Sustainable housing and community development
      * Management in housing organisations.
  
  Options include
  
      * Housing and community care
      * Neighbourhood renewal
      * Community participation in urban regeneration
      * Crime and community safety
      * Housing and social inclusion.
  
  Entry is to the PgDip only: progression to the MSc is dependent on performance.
  
  Entry requirements
  
  A first degree in a relevant subject. Applicants with relevant professional experience may be accepted with fewer qualifications. Please contact the programme director to discuss.