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Overview
Providing Housing Services at University of Stirling is a key module for those working in front-line housing, homelessness and related support services and assists Continuing Professional Development.The UK housing sector needs qualified housing professionals to address a range of key challenges. Our online postgraduate programmes in Housing Studies can help you further your career with a professional qualification. Our modules are flexible and accessible, to support you to combine your studies alongside your other commitments.
Objectives
This 20-credit module provides a starting point for understanding the range of factors, influences and activities associated with the delivery of housing and housing services.
The module explores:
- concepts of need, choice and responsibility.
- issues of welfare, exclusion and homelessness.
- the role of government, service providers and other key stakeholders.
The module covers the private housing market as well as the social rented sector. Upon completion of the module, you’ll be able to understand:
- the institutional framework for the provision of housing services.
- the rationale and focus of state intervention in housing.
- knowledge of key roles, responsibilities and activities relating to front-line housing provision.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- different roles and responsibilities in housing services;
- explanations for variation in local services;
- delivering repairs;
- communicating with customers; accessing housing;
- homelessness & tenancy sustainment; collecting the rent;
- professionalism and ethics;
- and intervention in the private housing market.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
88
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
88
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
E2 Language Test Prep Trusted by 7M+ Students
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2422 GBP / full≈ 2422 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1122 GBP / full≈ 1122 GBP / full
Living costs
Stirling
United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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