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Housing sTudiesMScbusiness and lawKey INformationDuration:Two years part-timeLocation:Distance LearningStart date:September 2013 and March 2014Entry requirements:You should have a related firstdegree. Certain degrees andhncs provide an obvious linkto housing qualifications suchas social policy, social sciences,politics, human geography,law, estate management,and building. Others are notrelevant such as science andmaths. Those with substantialhousing experience will beconsidered individuallyNon-related degree holders mustundertake the one year GraduateConversion Course (gcc),before enrolment. If you haveother relevant experience and/orqualifications you may be admittedto the course at the discretionof our admissions teamEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentCourse overviewFlexible distance learning studymode for busy professionalsThe cih msc in Housing Studiesis the second stage of the cih’swork-related qualification whichleads to corporate membershipof the cihYou can choose to exit, uponsuccessful completion of 120Level 7 credits over two years,with a Postgraduate Diploma inHousing StudiesCourse modulesThe Housing Studies msc comprisesthree core modules (two 30-creditand one 15-credit), plus a furtherthree option modules (15credits each).First year modulesContext of HousingHousing ResearchChoice of one module from:Housing with Care and Support;Planning and Development;Regeneration and SustainableNeighbourhoods; Customerand Neighbourhood Services;Asset Management; or Financefor HousingSecond year modulesTeaching and AssessmentAccess to email and the internetare requirements of the course, asall induction and study materials areonline. Assessment is entirely in theform of assignments issued by thecih. The cih Distance LearningCentre allocates a tutor who willwork with you throughout the course.Personal tutors are also provided bycih for additional support/queriesabout studying.You should note that attendanceat a study skills day is required atthe start of the course. In additionattendance at a two-day residentialcourse for the Housing Researchmodule is mandatory. A one dayintroduction to the dissertation isalso mandatory.ExpertiseThe cih tutor team has a wide rangeof housing expertise. Curriculum isdeveloped in partnership betweendmu and cih and is influenced bythe latest research and publicationsundertaken by dmu.Graduate CareersGraduates of our housing coursesfind themselves promoted to a varietyof different posts at managementand director level – not just inhousing organisations, but acrossthe public and private sectors.TUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:You should contact the CharteredInstitute of Housing to request anapplication form and further detailsContact details:CIH Distance Learning CentreT: +44 (0)2476 851789E: dlc@cih.orgW: cih.org/distancelearningdmu.ac.uk/cchrHousing OrganisationsChoice of two modules from:Housing with Care and Support;Planning and Development;Regeneration and SustainableNeighbourhoods; Customerand Neighbourhood Services;Asset Management; or Financefor HousingIf you successfully complete threemodules (totalling 60 credits at Levelseven) you may be eligible to receivea Postgraduate Certificate inHousing Studies.SuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorld120 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.