Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

4th Sep 2026, 36 weeks

Day(s):

Friday

Time:

9:00 - 16:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 1995

Overview

This vocational housing course is a key part of the Chartered Institute of Housing’s educational programme. It's aimed at housing professionals already working in a management role within the Housing sector or those who aspire to. It will provide the knowledge and skills required for a strategic housing management role and prepare you for further study in housing-related qualifications at level 6 / undergraduate level if you choose. 

This qualification explores areas of ethical practice, leadership and management, strategic business planning, housing in context, managing relationships and developing professional practice skills for housing.  On completion of this qualification, you will be eligible for chartered membership CIHCM status.

The qualification comprises four mandatory units, all of which must be completed to be awarded the qualification.

CIH Membership 

Candidates who are not currently CIH members will be required to become a student member of the CIH (£82).  The College will register students with CIH within a month of the course starting and CIH will then contact you directly regarding payment of your membership. You need to remain in membership until all results are confirmed.  

Please note that this fee is set by the CIH and subject to change. 

Why Study with us? 

• Scottish Housing Focus - Housing law, policy and practice delivered in a Scottish context.  
• Expert Lecturers - Learn from senior housing professionals with over 65 years of combined sector experience.  
• Flexible Delivery - One day per month on campus plus weekly online sessions to delve deeper into the concepts and discuss the syllabus in more depth. 
• Dedicated Student Support - Academic guidance, library support and learning support throughout your studies.  
• Career Progression - Develop the skills and confidence to progress your housing career.  
• Strong links with Housing Associations across Scotland. 

New Flexible Workforce Development Fund 

Individuals with an annual income below £33,000 may be eligible to access funding to cover the cost of this qualification. 

To be eligible you will also have to be employed and meet one of the following criteria: 

• Be a parent or carer of a child under 18 living at home.
• Aged under 24.
• Care experienced/disabled and under 30 years old.

Find out more information on The New Flexible Workforce Development Fund.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

This course is suitable for anyone with 2 years’ experience working in housing or housing-related industry at a supervisory or management level who may aspire to work in a strategic role and who has already completed CIH Level 4 certificate or equivalent.

What you study

The CIH level 5 Diploma in Housing covers professionalism, ethics, leadership, strategic planning for housing, customer-focused housing services, and managing partner relationships. 

The qualification comprises of seven mandatory units totalling 38 credits, all of these must be completed. 

Teaching

How the course is taught