A recent local government workforce survey indicated that about half of all local councils struggle to recruit and retain staff to carry out their statutory roles in relation to housing. This demand for suitable qualified staff is likely to increase along with the current rapid growth of the rented sector and student specific accommodation.

This new course will help you develop and use skills to improve the living conditions of a large portion of the population. You will gain expertise to mediate in disputes, enforce standards and crackdown on criminal and rogue landlords.

The primary career path for you is likely to be with local councils, housing associations and housing charities, and possible employment in the legal and planning realms.

This Housing Regulation University Diploma is a key stage of the CIEH Advanced Professional Certificate in the Private Rented Sector, which ultimately leads to Registration as a Housing Health Practitioner with the CIEH allowing you to pursue a career as a recognised housing professional.

Utilise our Careers and Employment Service​

Whilst you are a student at the University of Derby, and for 3 years after you graduate, our Careers and Employment Service can assist you with job search advice, CV creation, workshops and events, as well as one-to-one appointments with employment advisers to help with career planning and interview preparation.