Code

B92B

Start

September 2026

Fees

£4,625 (UK)

Duration

2 years part-time, 1 year part-time

Entry Requirements

80-112 UCAS points

Why study Diploma in Private Sector Housing Interventions at Middlesex University?

This diploma is designed for people entering the private sector housing field, as well as those already working in the sector who want to develop into fully competent practitioners focused on improving standards in the privately rented sector.

Nationally unique course: The only provider of this diploma in the UK, offering specialist training focused on improving living conditions in the privately rented sector
CIEH accredited qualification: Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), enabling progression to a CIEH-recognised professional qualification
Employer-supported learning: Designed to support learning through both work and university study, making it suitable for those employed in local authorities or housing roles
Industry-informed teaching: Developed in collaboration with employers across London, the South East, Manchester, Portsmouth, and other local authorities
Practice-focused curriculum: Gain an understanding of the private rented sector, the impact of poor housing on health, housing law and governance, and building construction
Flexible online delivery: Study online with timetabled sessions, taught by experienced practitioners and supported through peer learning.

This diploma provides the knowledge and practical understanding needed to regulate and improve standards in private sector housing. It supports progression into roles within local authority private sector housing teams and housing associations, helping to improve housing conditions and outcomes for tenants.

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About your course

This module develops an appreciation of governance and the legal system, including legal doctrines applicable to criminal, evidence and civil law as well as an introduction to statutory nuisance and legislation covering environmental health housing interventions.

This module explores relationships between housing and health and how organisations can work more effectively to deliver better health outcomes. A range of social and geographical communities are considered to develop effective, integrated, evidence-based interventions. Skills for implementing housing and strategies and interventions at local level will be developed

This module explores principles, terminology and methods underlying construction; performance of residential buildings; coupled with practical skills to recognise building defects and ability to specify suitable diagnostic treatments. It explores relevant legislative remedies available to intervene on individual and strategic levels to deliver safer and healthier housing and local environments.

Placement learning links academic learning to a placement organisation enabling application and development of skills gained from University into the placement and future employment.

Leaners embed understanding of policy, practice, approaches and roles of agencies in involved in improving conditions and protection of those living within the private rented sector.

You can find more information about this course in the programme specification.

Module and programme information is indicative and may be subject to change.

Teaching

How is Diploma in Private Sector Housing Interventions taught?

The Diploma is taught online using timetabled sessions so that you learn together. You are taught by practitioners who have experience in the field and using your own practice experience and that of other learners to develop a comprehensive understanding of practice.

100% coursework and professional practice portfolio.

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How can Diploma in Private Sector Housing Interventions support your career?

Graduates can expect to go onto work in destinations such as local authorities and Housing associations.

You could be working in roles such as Private Sector Housing Officer, Technical Officer, Housing enforcement officer and more.

Our employability service Careers and Futures will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally. As an alumni, we offer you lifetime career support so we can help you as your progress.

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Entry Requirements

Qualifications

    UCAS Points
    80-112 UCAS points

    QCF
    Extended Diploma (from 2010). Extended Diploma

    QCF
    BTEC specialist qualification (2)

    Access requirements
    ACCESS to Higher Education course with an overall pass mark

Mature students (over 21)

Mature students will be interviewed by the programme leader to discuss suitability for study at level 4..

Other qualifications

Students who do not have the standard entry qualifications but who have relevant professional experience may apply to enter the programme using APEL (accreditation of prior experiential learning) – discuss your application with the programme leader.

Prospective students will normally be in a workplace that is involved in the improvement of private sector housing. This is necessary as part of the programme is dedicated towards application of theory in practice and is assessed by a practice portfolio.

The programme is open to students with disabilities. Students who have a disability are welcome to contact the programme leader prior to applications to discuss any specific needs.

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Fees and funding

The fees below refer to the 2026/2027 academic year unless otherwise stated.

UK students*

£4,625

*Course fees are subject to annual inflation.

For more information and to answer your frequently asked questions, please visit our undergraduate funding page.

Important information

We’ll carefully manage any future changes to courses, or the support and other services available to you, if these are necessary because of things like changes to government health and safety advice, or any changes to the law.

Any decisions will be taken in line with both external advice and the University’s Regulations which include information on this.

Our priority will always be to maintain academic standards and quality so that your learning outcomes are not affected by any adjustments that we may have to make.

At all times we’ll aim to keep you well informed of how we may need to respond to changing circumstances, and about support that we’ll provide to you.