Housing Studies BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Housing Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Urban & Regional Planning at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Urban & Regional Planning.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Architecture, Building and Planning
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Urban & Regional Planning at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £26500 | £30000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28000 | £22000 - £33000 | £25000 - £42500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture, Building and Planning
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25866 | £27832 | £33315 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22786 - £28487 | £22921 - £34054 | £26366 - £43222 |
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Course Description
Learn how to shape our world into a better place on this reflective course for modern housing professionals.
As part of this course you’ll:
- Understand contemporary and relevant critiques of the current housing sector
- Explore topics within the context of housing studies such as the ways different groups co-exist in urban areas, leadership, professional ethics, and tenants’ law
- Be encouraged to enhance your learning by taking part in debates, contributing to research seminars or helping out in partnership meetings with housing employers
- Study modules with embedded professional development to enhance your employability
- Learn from practising housing studies professionals, whose wide-ranging experience will inform your learning
ACCREDITATION
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing.
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Your employability
You’ll have the chance to support your learning and experience different urban and cultural environments on field trips. Working alongside students from other universities on joint fieldwork projects will enable you to develop your teamworking, communication and planning skills.
Why study Housing Studies at Leeds Beckett University...
- Validated by the Chartered Institute of Housing
- Placement opportunities
- Part-time study available
- Learn from practising housing professionals
- Work on real-life projects
- Experience different urban environments on field trips
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Housing Studies BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University
| 25% | Finance Professionals |
| 20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Legal professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Housing Studies BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
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About Leeds Beckett University
Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.
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Student composition of Leeds Beckett University
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Total number of students enrolled at Leeds Beckett University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16235
- postgraduates:
- 3890
- Total:
- 20125
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Housing”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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