BA (Hons) Housing Management and Social Care

University of Wolverhampton

United Kingdom, Wolverhampton

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University of Wolverhampton

United Kingdom , Wolverhampton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L410

Campuses

University Telford Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines18-Sep-2023

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,950 / year

Next Intake 18-Sep-2023

BA (Hons) Housing Management and Social Care

About

Why choose this course?

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing, upon successful completion of this course you can become a member of the Institute of Housing.Explore housing development and its impact upon our communities. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing, our BA (Hons) Housing and Social Care degree provides an in-depth look at the development of the housing sector and associated job roles, community development, engaging with communities, partnership working, and collective action in the housing sector.

Introducing elements of the historical development of affordable housing in the UK. You will consider the political, social, cultural, economic and political landscapes of housing services, as well as the context in which they are delivered and monitored. You will examine the relationship between good housing and the health and wellbeing of communities.

Our staff team have hands-on experience in the housing and the social care sectors and are involved in a variety of research areas.

We pride ourselves on providing a supportive culture and learning environment, with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake the degree.

In Year One of this course, you will develop knowledge and skills about the development of affordable housing in communities, social care values, equality and diversity, and community safety and neighbourhood services with an emphasis on anti-social behaviour and safeguarding. You will also explore housing policy, law, and practice initiatives.

In Year Two you will explore partnership working at an operational level, and the importance of working collaboratively to help customers find ways of securing homes, and to meet need. You will demonstrate team working and address challenges to collaborative practice at an operational level, engender a culture of partnership working and customer involvement in housing.

Year Three will cover partnership working at a strategic level with the emphasis on working in multi-agency contexts, organisational structures, corporate strategies and business plans, risk management governance and accountability. You will also look at sustainable housing including climate, place, and community – exploring emerging research, technology, and innovations in housing that promote socially and environmentally sustainable communities. You will consider sustainable housing polices and practice initiatives from international, national and regional perspectives.

Available to study part-time, this degree offers the benefit of being able to learn whilst you earn.

The degree offers flexibility for part-time students. The part-time route, although taking longer than that of the full-time route, offers greater flexibility for those students who have other commitments, but who also wish to study at the same time.

Focused on coaching skills for housing professionals, you will explore coaching frameworks and approaches to help customers achieve the best possible outcomes, learning how to empower others and to examine the value of coaching in the customer/practitioner relationship.

You will develop key skills transferrable and applicable to the workplace. You will evaluate different approaches to problem-solving, communicating information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

You will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of specific housing needs and disadvantages faced by certain groups in society as well as critical awareness in relation to the delivery and funding of housing provision.

Disciplines

Institute of Society and Community (IoSC)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Foundation Programme

We offer two International Foundation Year (IFY) programmes, allowing progression onto a wide range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Wolverhampton:

The 1 Year stand-alone International Foundation Year (IFY)
The 4 Year integrated International Foundation Year (IFY) programme which includes a foundation year and degree

The 1 year stand-alone International Foundation Year (IFY) course is designed for international students (yr for students for whom English is not their first language) whose qualifications are insufficient for direct entry to undergraduate study and/or those whose English language level does not meet the minimum criteria. The 1 year IFY course provides preparation in academic subjects, English language and study skills up to the required level for progression onto most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements) in Arts; Education, Health and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and Social Sciences. The IFY is delivered at our Telford and City Campuses. Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied specific subjects at high school

The 4 Year International Foundation Year (IFY) integrated degree routes in Arts; Education, Health and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and Social Sciences are designed for international students (or for students for whom English is not their first language). This route will suit students whose qualifications fall below the entry requirements to undergraduate study and/or those whose English language level does not meet the minimum criteria. The 4 year integrated IFY courses prepare students in academic subjects, English language and study skills enabling progression onto most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements. The IFY is delivered at both of our Telford and City campuses. Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied specific subjects at high school.

Students from Jordan wishing to pursue the International Foundation Year (IFY) at the University of Wolverhampton will need to obtain a Certificate of Secondary Education with an overall score of 75% with no less than 70% in each subject

Please note: you only need to take a foundation programme if your qualifications are not suitable for your chosen degree.

Undergraduate

The University considers students for undergraduate study who have completed Secondary School Certificates.

Postgraduate

For entry to a postgraduate degree programme (Master’s) at the University of Wolverhampton, students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.

Degree from Government/ Recognised Private University GPA 2.2/4 minimum
Higher Diploma 2.5/4 and Bachelor 2.0/4

Please note: This information is provided as a guide only. Some courses may have specific entry requirements that are listed on the relevant course page. Please check for any additional subject/course specific requirements before submitting your application.

English Program Requirements

You can demonstrate your English language ability by studying with us on our online Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills courses which will allow you to gain entry to most undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses. You can do our online Pre-sessional course from your own home - you do not need to be on our campus in order to study but you will need access to a PC or laptop and a good quality internet connection in order to fully participate. Our new online Pre-sessional courses will help you to improve and develop your English language and academic skills and will prepare you for your degree programme at the University of Wolverhampton.

Other ways of demonstrating your English language abilities are:

With a qualification (eg a high school certificate) from your country that has been approved by the University of Wolverhampton as meeting the minimum English language entry competency. See your country for details.
By demonstrating that you completed your secondary or university education at a secondary (high) school or university in a country approved by the University as teaching in the medium of English.
If you are a national of one of the following countries you do not have to prove your level of English; Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America
By presenting one of the international qualifications listed below. It should have been completed no more than two years before of the start date of your degree course.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,950

How to Apply

First of all, decide which course is right for you.
Check the entry requirements, including the minimum English requirements for your chosen course.
Check the visa requirements.
Make your application - via our on-line course directory or directly to the University via Admissions or the International Office, find out how to do it below.