Cert HE Housing Studies

Overview & facilities

The Cert HE Housing Studies is run in collaboration with the College of North East London CONEL). It will provide you with a basic grounding in housing activities, such as policy, law, management and development.

This course is also equivalent to level one of the BSc (Hons) Housing Studies. The CertHe is studied on a part-time basis over two years. Students can progress to the Foundation Degree (another one year full-time) or BSc Housing Studies Degree with Honours (another two years full-time), subject to satisfactory module grades. The qualification also forms the first stage of the Chartered Institute of Housing Professional Qualification.

The course aims

• To develop your skills and knowledge in the key areas of housing in society, housing management (including the legal framework and inter-agency working) and housingdevelopment
• To introduce you to a range of concepts underpinning the housing environment withinwhich housing professionals work
• To introduce you to the role of tenants and residents in housing management anddevelopment
• To develop a range of transferable and academic skills that can be used both in anacademic framework and in the work environment

Content & modules

1 day per week. Tuition takes place at The College of North East London, High Road Tottenham, London, N15 4RU.

Modules

• Year 1

  Housing Development (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to develop students understanding of housing development and housing markets. It considers construction and the development process; design issues including sustainability; how development is financed, in all tenures; and the workings of the housing markets including how and why government intervenes.

  Housing in Society (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to enable students to develop their understanding of the social context of social housing and the key social processes that underpin contemporary public policy. It explores current issues in social policy and the relevance of these to housing.

  Housing Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to develop students understanding of the key aspects of contemporary housing management. It includes an introduction to the legal framework within which housing organisations manage their tenancies, and quality monitoring; and explores the developing role of the housing service in inter agency working, tackling social exclusion and providing housing with care and support.

  Housing Studies in Context (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to introduce students to the context of housing studies. It considers the historical context, tracing how social housing has evolved side by side with the development of the welfare state. It also considers present-day decision making, legal and judicial processes, and current housing problems. Finally, it explores the nature of social housing organisations and their relationship with residents.

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Entry & applying

Direct application form.

Offers subject to interview. For admissions related queries please call 020 8411 5577.

Entry requirements

We normally require 200-280 tariff points for entry onto undergraduate courses. However, some degrees may require additional entry requirements, for example a portfolio or an audition.

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Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components) or TOEFL internet based 72 (with at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading).

Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk.

Entry into year two or three (transfer students)

If you have achieved a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND, or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex course in year two or three. For full details of how this works see transfer students

UK/EU applicants with existing higher education qualifications

If you have already been awarded a qualification at the same level as the course you are applying for, you may not be eligible for a tuition fee loan, see fees and funding for more information.

Applying

Applications for UK and EU students should be made to UCAS – the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. The institution code for Middlesex is M80, and the code name is MIDDX. You also need the code for the course you wish to apply for – this is found in the 'at a glance' box above.

International students from outside the EU can make a direct application.  We have a network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application.  They have worked with people from your region coming to Middlesex before and can help. Read more on international applications

Fees & funding

The tuition fee for the 2012/2013 academic year for UK/EU students is £9,000.
The tuition fee for the 2012/2013 academic year for International students is £10,400.

Click here to find out more about fees, funding and our scholarships in 2012.