Housing Regulation
Course overview
New housing regulation qualification, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) A crucial step towards becoming a CIEH Registered Housing Health Practitioner A fully online course giving you the freedom to study at a time and place that suits you, within each trimester 12 or 18 month study routes depending on your experience within the rented housing sector Developed in partnership and collaboration with local housing authorities (LHAs) Developed and taught by highly experienced housing practitioners The University Diploma in Housing Regulation is a specialist online taught course designed to enable those working in the private rented / housing sector to become a Registered Housing Health Practitioner with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). Accredited by the CIEH, this course is the first stage in the CIEH Advanced Professional Certificate in the Private Rented Sector (also known as APC-Housing), which comprises the following three stages: An accredited taught course run by a CIEH Recognised Partner A Practice Log detailing your on-the-job experience Experience Assessment – an online assessment covering the Practice Log and knowledge gained from the taught course Successful completion of the above stages will lead to registration as a Housing Health Practitioner with the CIEH.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
- First stage of the CIEH Advanced Professional Certificate in the Private Rented Sector
- Leads towards registration as a CIEH Housing Health Practitioner
- Fully online, studied at a time and place that suits you
- Developed in partnership with local housing authorities
- Developed and taught by highly experienced housing practitioners
Entry requirements
New housing regulation qualification, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) 12 or 18 month study routes depending on your experience within the rented housing sector Developed and taught by highly experienced housing practitioners A Practice Log detailing your on-the-job experience Experience Assessment – an online assessment covering the Practice Log and knowledge gained from the taught course 12-month route (September intake): you should have experience in the housing sector either within housing management or regulation and be able to accomplish the workplace training requirements through your workplace sponsor within the one-year duration of this course GCSE English (or equivalent), and GCSE Maths (or equivalent) Copies of certificates and transcripts or a letter of testimony for previous qualifications*
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Housing Health Practitioner
- Private Sector Housing Officer
- Housing Standards Officer
- Housing Enforcement Officer
- HMO Licensing Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £955 per year | International: £955 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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