Housing Practice - Foundation Degree
Start Date: 25th September 2025
Code: YHPN1212A1
- Higher Education
- Part-Time
- Newtownabbey
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Essentials
Duration: 3 Years Part-time
Start date: 25th September 2025
End date: 27th August 2028
Day: Multiple
Course fees for each year.
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total Fee | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fee | £1314 | £1060 | £1314 | £3688 |
Reduced Fee | £784 | £530 | £784 | £2098 |
Fees are payable annually.
The fees for year 2 and year 3 may be subject to change.
The fees for the second and third years of this course are yet to be confirmed.
Course Content
Examples of possible modules:
- Effective Communication in Housing
- Health and Housing
- An Introduction to Sustainable Homes and Communities
- Housing Management
- Research Methods in Housing
In addition, there will be a range of opportunities for students to engage with key stakeholders from the housing sector to enhance and support their learning.
This course is validated by the Open University.
Course Aims
The Foundation degree in Housing Practice will equip students with the appropriate knowledge and professional skills required to work in the housing sector. It will also support the development of those already working in a housing environment. The programme will provide students with the opportunity to meet the full professional requirements of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), therefore the knowledge and skills gained through successful completion of the programme are relevant for employers in the housing sector.
Special Features
As part of the foundation degree in Housing practice, you will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a relevant housing organisation, where knowledge gained in the classroom can be put into practice. Students will be required to undertake a minimum of 240hrs in work placement.
You will be supported by your lecturers to find a suitable work placement for the duration of the course.
You will be required to satisfy ACCESS NI checks to undertake a work placement.