Housing

This course is offered at Masters level and is delivered at our Frenchay Campus. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Course content includes:

• The principles of construction and their evolution though to zero carbon standards. Identification of defects and methods of improvement in existing properties
• The influences housing has on health. Identification of hazards in the room and health related statistics
• Defining a House in Multiple Occupation
• A detailed understanding of the legislation, guidance and policy which regulates/influences the safety and quality housing in the UK
• Evaluating and collating information in relation to regeneration schemes.

Delivery:

Study time constitutes approximately 40 contact hours, 24 hours of scheduled learning and 86 hours of student centred learning.