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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
University Diploma Online Online 12 - 18 months September, January £2865 in total £2865 in total
Course fee notes

Detailed course fee information can be found on the University of Derby website. 

About Housing Regulation, University Diploma - at University of Derby Online Learning

The University Diploma in Housing Regulation is a specialist online taught course designed to enable those working in the private rented / housing sector to become a Registered Housing Health Practitioner with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

The course aims to give you a clear understanding of the relationship between the sphere of housing and health, the stressors and the necessary intervention strategies. It provides the opportunity for you to investigate the inter-relationship between housing hazards, risk assessment and the impact on public health and wellbeing.

Course modules

The course is made up of three 20-credit level 5 modules:

  • Principles of Housing Construction and Surveying
  • Housing Tenure and the Role of Local Authorities
  • Housing Law and Enforcement 

Study routes

Sponsored by your employer and depending on your level of experience, you can study the course over 12 or 18 months. The 12-month route, which starts in September each year, is for more experienced students, alternatively the 18-month route, which starts in January each year is a developmental route.


Entry requirements

Contact University of Derby Online Learning to find course entry requirements.


Why study at University of Derby Online Learning

  • We are experts in online education and adopt best practice approach to online course design and delivery. 
  • Many of our courses have three intakes per year so you can choose your preferred intake.  
  • Pay as You Study payment plan allowing you to spread the cost of your course fees.
  • Full cloud campus and student services so you can easily access the support you need.
  • Interactive learning through our virtual learning platform, so you can work with fellow students, chat with tutors, engage in live virtual sessions, network and develop new friendships and professional contacts.