Housing Leadership MSc (Distance Learning)

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

• An honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent in a subject relevant to housing studies, (such as social science subjects, geography, business, leadership, management or administration).

If you do not meet the above requirements, other suitable qualifications, subject areas and relevant work experience may also be considered on an individual basis.

You may be eligible to gain accreditation for your prior learning towards this course.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent or Duolingo English certificate, score 105 or above. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes.

Housing Leadership MSc is also available to study in January 2026 and May 2026. Click here to find out more

Ready to make a difference in the field of Housing? You could graduate as a professionally qualified, ethically-aware, strategic leader in just 12 or 24 months.

Designed for those new to the field and for practitioners at any career stage, this course aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge the sector needs to lead transformational change and shape the future of housing.

Why study Housing Leadership MSc (Distance Learning) at Huddersfield?

• Our broad curriculum covers contemporary issues in housing and housing practice such as global public health, decarbonisation, inequalities, policy, governance, management, strategy and the future of housing. You’ll also conduct in-depth research into a housing topic of your choice.

• You'll learn how to embed evidence-based policy making to tackle real-world challenges and feel equipped to improve community outcomes with healthier housing environments.

• Benefit from the expertise of our highly qualified, research-active academic staff who are pioneering change with their work on Healthy Housing Initiative 

• Hear from industry experts from across the housing landscape about the key issues driving and impacting the sector.

• This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). You’ll study at a CIH approved study centre and build your professional network, studying alongside a community of housing practitioners.

Why choose Distance Learning at Huddersfield?

• Study 100% online, from anywhere, at any time. Balance your career with your studies and learn at your own pace.
• Learn from the same highly qualified academics as our on-campus students
• The opportunity to engage with live online learning sessions
• Contact time with your Module Tutor, Personal Academic Tutor, Academic Skills Tutor and/or Project Supervisor

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