Study MSc Housing at Liverpool John Moores University in the UK, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment

What will I learn?

The MSc in Housing prepares you for senior leadership roles in housing organisations, local authorities, and regulatory bodies. Developed with input from housing leaders and policymakers, the programme addresses governance, strategy, community development, sustainability, and tenant wellbeing.

You will benefit from real-world learning through industry engagement, case studies, and a collaborative project with sector partners. With a strong emphasis on leadership, innovation, and digital transformation, this MSc offers a sector-specific alternative to a generic MBA and provides a clear pathway for career advancement.

About this course
The MSc Housing (Full-time) is a one-year, practice-informed postgraduate degree that integrates academic theory with professional application.

The programme equips you with the skills to influence policy, shape housing delivery, and lead organisational change. You will study modules in governance and strategic business planning, operational and management delivery, housing, community and the built environment, and research methods, before completing a capstone collaborative project with industry partners and an independent research dissertation.

Teaching is delivered through a combination of workshops, seminars, guest lectures, case studies, simulations, and site visits, supported by online resources and digital toolkits. Assessment is 100% coursework, including professional reports, reflective practice logs, group projects, and a dissertation. Real-world application is embedded throughout, ensuring that you graduate with the confidence and insight to take on senior roles in the housing sector.

Which department am I in?

School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,250.00 (US$ 23,569) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2026

Venue

City Campus

3 Byrom Street,

Liverpool,

L3 3AF, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,740.00 (US$ 24,201) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2027

Venue

City Campus

3 Byrom Street,

Liverpool,

L3 3AF, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants will normally be expected to have a minimum 2:2 honours degree in a related discipline (e.g. Housing, Urban Studies, Architecture, Planning, Sociology, or Construction Management), or a non-cognate degree plus relevant professional experience in the housing or built environment sector, or substantial relevant work experience (typically 3+ years in a housing, planning, or community development role) in lieu of a formal undergraduate qualification. Admission in these cases will be subject to an interview and/or submission of a portfolio or written statement demonstrating suitability for postgraduate study. All applicants should provide a clear personal or professional interest in housing, regeneration, or community development.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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