Taught course
Housing
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to have
A minimum 2:2 honours degree in a related discipline (e.g. Housing, Urban Studies, Architecture, Planning, Sociology, or Construction Management).
OR
A non-cognate degree plus relevant professional experience in the housing or built environment sector.
OR
Substantial relevant work experience (typically 3+ years in a housing, planning, or community development role) in lieu of a formal undergraduate qualification. Admission in these cases will be subject to an interview and/or submission of a portfolio or written statement demonstrating suitability for postgraduate study.
All applicants should provide a clear personal or professional interest in housing, regeneration, or community development.
International entry requirements:
IELTS score of 6.5 with no component less than 5.5 or equivalent
Months of entry
September
Course content
The programme is available full-time or part-time.
The MSc in Housing prepares you for senior leadership roles in housing organisations, local authorities, and regulatory bodies. Developed with input from housing leaders and policymakers, the programme addresses governance, strategy, community development, sustainability, and tenant wellbeing.
You will benefit from real-world learning through industry engagement, case studies, and a collaborative project with sector partners. With a strong emphasis on leadership, innovation, and digital transformation, this MSc offers a sector-specific alternative to a generic MBA and provides a clear pathway for career advancement.
The programme equips you with the skills to influence policy, shape housing delivery, and lead organisational change. You will study modules in governance and strategic business planning, operational and management delivery, housing, community and the built environment, and research methods, before completing a capstone collaborative project with industry partners and an independent research dissertation.
Teaching is delivered through a combination of workshops, seminars, guest lectures, case studies, simulations, and site visits, supported by online resources and digital toolkits. Assessment is 100% coursework, including professional reports, reflective practice logs, group projects, and a dissertation. Real-world application is embedded throughout, ensuring that you graduate with the confidence and insight to take on senior roles in the housing sector.
Information for international students
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Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via ECCTIS.
Contact LJMU's International Admissions Team for guidance on visa information. Further information is also available from our international web pages.
Fees and funding
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Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- courses@ljmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0151 231 5090