Housing and Sustainable Communities

Bachelor's degree

In Wrexham

£ 120 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Wrexham (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why choose this course? This two year course has been developed to meet the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Housing's expectations for Chartered Membership.

The National Student Survey identified the FdSc Housing Programmes as having 100% student satisfaction levels.

The programme recognises that students will work in a variety of different settings and these can, and have, included the following: housing management, supported housing, care and support, housing advice, lettings (social and private sector), empty property management, private sector enforcement, tenant /resident involvement, housing development, housing strategy, housing options including engagement with private landlords, homelessness, repairs and maintenance and performance/business management.

The course team are passionate about ensuring that students get the best possible experience at the University and that they are well prepared to get their first job or to work more effectively in their existing job. We do this by making sure we are accessible to our students, and by making sure that our teaching and assessments relate to work and help to develop the skills and knowledge demanded by employers.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Wrexham
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Mold Road, LL11 2AW

Start date

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Housing
  • Management
  • IT Management
  • Private
  • IT Development
  • Planning
  • Business and Management
  • Teaching
  • Team Training
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

  • All students will have free student membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing for the duration of the programme.
  • A variety of teaching and learning methods are used including site visits, "real-life" case studies and group work.
  • The programme team have experience of working in housing and have developed links with housing organisations through consultancy and research activities.
  • The inclusion of work based learning elements allow students to specialise in areas related to their own professional development needs and preferences.
  • Assessment tasks are varied and enable students to focus on their learning needs and practice experience.

Year 1 (Level 4)


Year one will provide you with the core knowledge associated with housing practice. By the end of the year you will be aware of the key role housing plays in developing sustainable communities as well as being familiar with the social legal and economic context within which housing practice operates. You will consider the range of housing and support functions and evaluate best practice. The year will conclude with a reflection on your role and practice and opportunities for you to identify areas for professional development.


Modules


• Social Economic and Legal Context
• Introduction to Sustainable Communities
• Involvement Governance and Neighbourhoods
• Sustainable Communities and Housing Service Delivery
• Work Based Learning 1


Year 2 (Level 5)


Year 2 will give you the opportunity to develop more specialist areas including planning and developing housing, appreciating the role that research play in housing practice as well as developing your strategic and business management and leadership knowledge and skills.


Modules


• Planning and Developing Sustainable Housing
• Research Methods
• Strategic Thinking and Business Planning
• Leadership and Management
• Work-based Learning 2

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Housing and Sustainable Communities

£ 120 + VAT