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Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff , Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Housing Studies - BSc (Hons)

Through consultation with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), students and employers, the undergraduate housing courses at Cardiff Met have been designed to reflect the demands of the sector and ensure that our graduates are equipped with the appropriate knowledge and professional skills required in the market place. The professional qualification is fully embedded within the Housing Studies programmes. 

Full time students have an opportunity to undertake a practice placement module which when successfully completed, as an element of the degree programme, will entitle them to full Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CMCIH).

The programmes follow the 2014 CIH Professional Qualification specification and comprise four themes:

  • Context of Housing
  • Delivering the Housing Service
  • Housing as a Business 
  • Ethics and Professional S?kills

The programmes are offered on a full and part-time basis and also allow students to follow an interest in working with vulnerable adults through ?specialist housing related support modules.  Full guidance and advice will be given to students wishing to do so. 

Campus Information

Llandaff

Llandaff is the home of the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences (Llandaff)

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

This course is designed to provide a professionally recognised qualification in housing. The BSc (Hons) Housing Studies and CIH Diploma in Housing Studies courses lead to an academic qualification, which provides a professional qualification accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing.

Housing continues to grow as a priority at local, regional and national government levels. As a result, housing employers are expanding and diversifying into partnership working and community regeneration, which has created a great employment potential both at service delivery and strategic levels. Housing professionals are involved in many different activities and have many areas of work, including:

  • Housing Management
  • Housing Strategy
  • Regeneration
  • Development and Asset management
  • Repairs and Maintenance
  • Customer Care
  • Finance, HR and IT
  • Supported Housing
  • Community development
  • Tenancy sustainability and support

A career in housing can lead to a wide and varied choice of pathways, well-paid and secure jobs, good terms and conditions of employment and excellent opportunities for promotion and career advancement. Working in the housing sector can be stimulating and interesting and can make a positive contribution to people’s lives. 

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

For India

  • Students with good grades in their Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (3- to 4-years in duration).
    OR
  • Students with good grades in their Indian Certificate of Education - awarded on completion of Standard X AND who have completed a recognised Foundation Course.
    OR
  • Students with good grades in their Higher Secondary School Certificates - Indian School Certificate (ISC) / Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate / Pre-University Course - awarded on completion of Standard XII

For Bangladesh

  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate with GPA 4.0 plus IELTS of 6.0 will be considered for Year 1 entry
  • A-Levels or International Baccalaureate
  • American High School Diploma with GPA 3.0 (grade B average) plus one of the following:
    • SAT 1 combined score of 1800 or above and a 6 score in the essay
    • ACT (American College Test) score of 20 or above
    • Advanced Placement Tests (Aps) with grade 3 or above in at least two relevant subjects

For Pakistan

  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate in Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical stream with 60% pass 
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate Science/Humanities/Commerce stream plus recognised Foundation Course 
  • A-Levels or International Baccalaureate.
  • American High School Diploma with GPA 3.0 (grade B average) plus one of the following:
    • SAT 1 combined score of 1800 or above and a 6 score in the essay
    • ACT (American College Test) score of 20 or aboveAdvanced Placement Tests (Aps) with grade 3 or above in at least two relevant subjects

Bachelor of Arts/Commerce/Science/Technology (two year) with 50% pass

For Sri Lanka

  • Students with good grades in their Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level).
    OR
  • Students with good grades in their Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary level) AND
  • who have completed a recognised Foundation Course.
    OR
  • Students who hold a Diploma in Social Work / Higher National Diploma (HND) / Advanced Diploma in Social Work.

For Nepal

  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate 60% pass.
  • A-Levels or International Baccalaureate
  • American High School Diploma with GPA 3.0 (grade B average) plus one of the following:
    • SAT 1 combined score of 1800 or above and a 6 score in the essay
    • ACT (American College Test) score of 20 or above
    • Advanced Placement Tests (Aps) with grade 3 or above in at least two relevant subjects

 

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