Housing Leadership MSc (Distance Learning)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
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. 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.
Key highlights
- Graduate as a professionally qualified, ethically-aware strategic housing leader
- Suits newcomers to housing and practitioners at any career stage
- Covers public health, decarbonisation, inequalities, policy and governance
- Explores housing management, strategy and the future of housing
- In-depth research project on a housing topic of your choice
- Learn evidence-based policy making to tackle real-world housing challenges
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include subject; or above
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Housing manager
- Housing strategy officer
- Housing policy officer
- Head of housing services
- Tenancy services manager
- Housing development manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,900 | International: £18,700
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to a September 2026 place.