Course summary
This course is subject to validation and changes may be made. Ready to make a difference in the field of Housing? You could graduate as a professionally qualified, ethically-aware, strategic leader in just 12 or 24 months. Designed for those new to the field and for practitioners at any career stage, this course aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge the sector needs to lead transformational change and shape the future of housing. Why study Housing Leadership MSc (Distance Learning) at Huddersfield?
- Our broad curriculum covers contemporary issues in housing and housing practice such as global public health, decarbonisation, inequalities, policy, governance, management, strategy and the future of housing. You’ll also conduct in-depth research into a housing topic of your choice.
- You'll learn how to embed evidence-based policy making to tackle real-world challenges and feel equipped to improve community outcomes with healthier housing environments.
- Benefit from the expertise of our highly qualified, research-active academic staff who are pioneering change with their work on Healthy Housing Initiative.
- Hear from industry experts from across the housing landscape about the key issues driving and impacting the sector.
- This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). You’ll study at a CIH approved study centre and build your professional network, studying alongside a community of housing practitioners.
- Study 100% online, from anywhere, at any time. Balance your career with your studies and learn at your own pace.
- Learn from the same highly qualified academics as our on-campus students.
- The opportunity to engage with live online learning sessions.
- Contact time with your Module Tutor, Personal Academic Tutor, Academic Skills Tutor and/or Project Supervisor.
Modules
Housing Context and Policy Housing Governance and Strategy Housing, Health and the Life Course Leadership, People and Organisational Development in Housing The Role Housing in the Future Research Methods and Professional Practice Dissertation
Assessment method
This 180 credit course is taught over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. For Distance Learning courses, we recommend dedicating approximately 10-16 hours study, per 20 credit module, per week. This may include guided independent study such as discussion boards, group discussions and live sessions, as well as independent study including asynchronous learning activities and recorded videos. Contact time with tutors is typically in small groups with peers and/or on a 1:1 basis. You’ll be supported throughout your studies by your module tutors and personal academic tutors. Teaching Our Distance Learning courses have a range of start dates throughout the academic year, with assessments and examinations (if applicable) based on these. Start dates can be found on each course page.Information about University term dates including vacation dates are available here. Our Distance Learning courses are taught online so you have the flexibility to choose when and how you study. Unless it says otherwise in a module description, teaching on this course will be 100% online. Feedback Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on final results is available on request after the publication of results. Progression You may progress to the next stage of your course or research degree, subject to meeting University assessment criteria and professional, statutory or regulatory body guidelines.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent in a subject relevant to housing studies, such as social science subjects, applied sciences, business, leadership, management or administration. * Applicants with an honours degree at 2:2 may be considered where the applicant has at least 1 year housing sector or public health working experience, such as health education, health promotion and improvement, clinical health experience, government or non-governmental organisations, policy development and other health-related fields. You must have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and the ability to access and use online study guidance and support as this course is delivered through distance learning. You may also be eligible to gain Recognition for your Prior Learning (RPL) - https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/apl/
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent or Duolingo English certificate, score 105 or above.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8900 | Whole course |
| International | £8900 | Whole course |
| England | £8900 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £8900 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £8900 | Whole course |
| Wales | £8900 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £8900 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £8900 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. The University may increase its tuition fees each year to ensure our distance learning fees are competitive and/or in line with RPI-X, which is the rate of inflation set by the government. We will notify you of any increase in your tuition fees before you register or re-register in each year of your course.
Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University. Read more about what is and is not covered by Tuition Fees including compliance for Goods and Services Tax for International Students studying an online course.
Employers looking to enrol a number of learners may be eligible for a corporate discount.
Contact [email protected] for further information.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH