MSc / PG Dip Housing Studies (part-time) at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The online MSc/PG Dip Housing Studies (part-time) is for people already working in the housing sector and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing. Students complete 120 credits of taught modules over 24 months and can continue for 12 months to complete a Masters dissertation (180 credits).

Duration: MSc: 36 months part-time; PGDip: 24 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time (online) | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six taught modules plus a dissertation for the MSc: providing housing services, sustainable communities, organisational behaviour, finance and strategy, housing governance and healthy housing. Exit awards are PG Certificate (60 credits), PG Diploma (120 credits) and MSc (180 credits, SCQF Level 11), all meeting requirements for corporate membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing.

Career pathways

Careers in management in housing organisations, customer-facing housing and homelessness roles, specialist research, and policy advocacy and strategy, with local authorities, charities, registered social landlords, universities and public service departments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate or relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. The course is aimed at those already working in housing. As an online programme this route is not eligible for sponsorship to study in the UK. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 62 overall with 60 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (taken before 21 January 2026) 88 overall with 20 reading, 19 writing, 19 listening, 22 speaking, or (from 21 January 2026) 4.5 overall with no band below 4.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,467 a year (2027/28). Part-time annual fee; total course fee is split over the years of study Source

International applicants: GBP 3,467 a year (2027/28). Part-time annual fee; total course fee is split over the years of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MSc: 36 months part-time; PGDip: 24 months part-time

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