housing studies at university of stirling

The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

Diploma/MSc in

HOUSING STUDIES

Certificate/Diploma/MSc in HOUSING STUDIES

STUDY HOUSING BY BLENDED LEARNINGSTUDY HOUSING BY BLENDED LEARNING

This presentation allows you to:

• find out what “blended learning” means;• see examples of course materials;• find out what students, graduates and employers say about studying

at Stirling;• find out more about the course and who runs it;• find out how to apply for the programme


BLENDED LEARNINGBLENDED LEARNING

Blended learning means that we use a range of different ways to enable our students to learn, combining sessions on the campus with flexible online learning.

This approach includes:•induction block at the university 15-17 September 2015•face to face teaching on campus at the start of modules•weekly online learning combining individual study materials and interactive online sessions with student groups and tutor•days in at the university for skills development;•work based learning, project and group work throughout.

Plus work experience internship for those new to housing work


Providing Housing ServicesSustainable CommunitiesPolicy and LawOrganisational BehaviourFinance & StrategyGovernanceHousing, Health & Wellbeing

TOPICSTOPICS


GETTINGGETTING STARTEDSTARTED

Students can apply now for 15 September 2015 start date – please apply early to secure your place

Students attend an induction block at Stirling University during 15-17 September to:•get to know their fellow students and tutors;•learn how to use the online learning technology;•acquire, develop and refine study skills•get started on the first module of the programme – Providing Housing Services

Then, at work or at home, they log on and this is what they see ……


Examples of online course materials


OUR ONLINE INTERACTIVE OUR ONLINE INTERACTIVE CLASSROOMCLASSROOM


Online students can have books and other material sent from the library simply by clicking a link on the learning materials.

LIBRARY BOOKS AT THE CLICK OF A BUTTONLIBRARY BOOKS AT THE CLICK OF A BUTTON

Photograph by John McPake


ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT

Assessment is designed to:

• deepen learning; and • to develop skills for the workplace and career development.

We use:

• individual and group assignments;• essays, reports, briefings, newsletter articles;• case study reviews;• reflection on professional experience;• peer review• presentations.


OUROUR STUDENTSSTUDENTS HAVE STUDIED…HAVE STUDIED…

• from Shetland to Stranraer;• in study rooms provided by

employers;• at their work desks (though

a private space is more ideal);• at home.

Facilities are available on campus for those who need them.

Photograph by Tom Main


ROUTES TO OUR QUALIFICATIONROUTES TO OUR QUALIFICATIONPart-time professional (two year) programme for those currently working in areas such as:•housing management;•support services;•policy, strategy and development;•Students should ideally have a relevant degree but appropriate work experience and vocational qualifications are also taken into account•integrated MSc option

Full-time or part time (one year or two years) programme with internship for those seeking to work in housing:•10 weeks of supported work experience •integrated MSc option•students should have a relevant degree and motivation to train for a professional career in housing•voluntary or activist experience in housing, as well as prior work experience can also taken into account for admissions


FUNDINGFUNDING

We can provide you with information on fees and funding options

Many Employers:• sponsor staff to undertake the programme • support staff with study time and resources• host work experience internships

Taught post-graduate loans are available from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland, for eligible students


WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ...WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ...

• “Online interactive days are well structured and the material flows well”;• “Covers a lot in a day – much more than you would manage face to face”;• “It makes the best use of my time and I don’t have travel costs”;• “I enjoy the mix of views – you get very different perspectives on issues”;• “This programme has changed the way I operate at work - I am not afraid to

question things and I am much more assured in all I do”;• “I look at everything much more critically now – my work colleagues have

noticed a big difference in the way I approach things”;• “It’s amazing how your confidence develops in dealing with problems – you

find new ways of achieving what you need to do”;• “I have learned to manage my time so much better – not just for study but at

work and at home”.


WHAT EMPLOYERS SAY ...WHAT EMPLOYERS SAY ...

Stirling courses leave students:

• “justifiably confident”;

• “able to critically evaluate information”;

• “with good writing skills”;

• “with a high level of understanding of policy and practice”;

• “knowing how and where to find out about new developments”;

• “able to communicate at all levels”;

• “able to manage their own professional development”.


CALLING ALL EMPLOYERSCALLING ALL EMPLOYERS!!

• Housing education programmes enable staff to perform professionally and engage in continuous service improvement;

• Housing work is increasingly complex and staff need to be skilled and well informed;

• Housing providers and communities benefit from professionally qualified workforce.

Photograph by John McPake


OUR RATIONALE AND AIMS OUR RATIONALE AND AIMS

At Stirling, staff in Housing Studies aim to: • provide effective professional housing education• promote development of skills in the workplace• promote and support equality and diversity in access to professional

education• exploit technology to make our programme of study available to

students, regardless of location or learning needs• increase learning opportunities for students particularly from remote

areas• enhance programme content from tutors’ research and expertise.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND INFORMAL ENQUIRIESINFORMAL ENQUIRIES

PLEASE CONTACT:PLEASE CONTACT:Postgraduate Office

School of Applied Social ScienceColin Bell Building

University of StirlingStirling, FK9 4LA

Tel: (01786) 467744 Email: [email protected]

Apply on line through the University of Stirling web site

mailto:[email protected]


TO APPLY ONLINE VISITTO APPLY ONLINE VISITUNIVERSITY OF STIRLING UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING HTTP://WWW.STIR.AC.UK/ HTTP://WWW.STIR.AC.UK/

Select: Find a Course – Postgraduate

Then either select –

Housing Studies (part-time) – if you are already working in housing

or

Housing Studies – if you are new to housing seeking the route with work experience internship (full- and part-time options available)

www.stir.ac.uk

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