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CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing (FC)

(SCQF level 8)

Health and Social Care, City Ents

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Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

23rd Jan 2026, 38 weeks

Day(s):

Friday

Time:

10:00 - 16:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

Ā£ 1995

Overview

This vocational housing course is a key part of the Chartered Institute of Housingā€™s educational programme. It's aimed at level 5 housing professionals already working in a management role within the Housing sector or those who aspire to. It aims to 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.

This course is suitable for for anyone with 2 yearsā€™ 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.

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


CIH Membership

Candidates will be required to become a student member of the CIH (cost in 24/25) was Ā£80.  The College will register students with CIH within a month of the course starting and CIH will then contact you directly regarding membership. You need to remain in membership until all results are confirmed. 

More information can be found on the CIH website.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

This course is suitable for housing professionals who:

  • Hold qualifications in housing and/or social policy at SCQF level 7; OR
  • Hold a QCF level 4 qualification in housing with relevant housing experience; OR
  • Have experience at strategic management level in housing and commitment to learning; OR
  • Are graduates who are seeking to obtain a relevant housing qualification currently working in housing at supervisory level.

What you study

The course programme contains a total of five units. 

  • Housing in Context.
  • Managing Relationships in Housing.
  • Leadership and Management in Housing.
  • Ethical Practice in Housing.
  • Strategic and Business Planning for Housing.

On the completion of Professional Practice Skills for Housing Unit you will be eligible for chartered membership with CIH.

After the course

Careers

Students who successfully complete this course may progress to undergraduate degree study.

Teaching

How the course is taught

The course is taught with a blended approach comprising intensive full-day workshops supported by e-learning through the college virtual learning platform. The programme adopts a holistic and systemic approach so that modules are presented to link and show the inter-dependence.

You will be required to attend one full day workshop once a month on a Friday and then weekly evening sessions to support your learning.

  • Mode of Study:
    Part-time
  • Start Date:
    23rd Jan 2026, 38 weeks
  • Day(s):
    Friday
    Time:
    10:00 - 16:00
  • Location:
    City Campus
  • Cost:
    Ā£ 1995