Healthy Housing
This module will develop your understanding of what makes housing healthy for people, especially those with diverse health, support and care needs.
Key facts
Overview
This module explores the complex links between housing, health and wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on service user perspectives, inter-professional working, and real-world practice. Through interactive online learning, discussion and applied activities, you will build confidence in thinking critically about how housing can support healthier lives and more inclusive communities. You will build your research skills, developing a proposal for your own research interests. This is a core module for students interested in housing, health and social policy, and for practitioners seeking Continuing Professional Development.
Housing plays a central role in shaping health, wellbeing and life chances. As populations age and health needs become more complex, housing professionals increasingly work alongside health, social care and third-sector partners.
Module HOUP006: Healthy Housing introduces students to key debates, concepts and evidence on the relationship between housing and health. The module explores what we mean by ‘healthy housing’, how care and support are delivered in housing contexts, and why partnership working and service user involvement are essential. Students will engage with theory, policy and practice examples, while also developing transferable research, presentation and digital skills.
This module is relevant to students planning careers in housing, health, social care, policy or related fields, as well as professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of healthy housing approaches.
Entrance requirements
A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
- IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill.
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with 60 in each sub-skill.
- TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: 88 overall with 20 in reading, 19 in writing, 19 in listening and 22 in speaking.
- TOEFL exams taken from 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with no less than 4 in any band.
See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.
Objectives
This 20-credit module provides a starting point for understanding the range of factors, influences and activities associated with the delivery of healthy housing.
On completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Understand and critically evaluate the links between housing, health and wellbeing.
- Explain what constitutes ‘healthy housing’ across different populations and contexts.
- Analyse how care and support are provided within housing settings.
- Understand inter-professional, inter-agency and partnership working in practice.
- Critically reflect on service user involvement in housing and health services.
- Develop presentation, communication and digital skills relevant to professional practice.
Structure and content
Over seven sessions this online module explores key themes relating to healthy housing and the relationship between housing, health and wellbeing. The module examines what is meant by healthy housing and explores how care and support are delivered within housing settings. It considers the importance of inter-professional, inter-agency and partnership working, alongside the role of service user involvement in shaping housing and health services. Students will also examine diverse health and housing needs, explore approaches to researching housing and health, and apply learning to real-world practice examples, including the use of adaptations and inclusive housing approaches. The module incorporates student presentations and applied learning activities to support professional research approaches and digital skill development.
Delivery and assessment
The module is delivered through weekly live online lectures supported by guided discussion boards and learning materials. Students are expected to actively engage with peers and contribute to discussion.
Assessment includes a voluntary presentation and mandatory written coursework in the form of a research proposal on the topic of your choice, with opportunities for formative feedback and skills development.
Module coordinator
Employability
This module supports employability by strengthening your understanding of housing–health intersections, partnership working and user-centred approaches. You will develop analytical, communication and presentation skills valued across housing, health, social care and policy roles, and gain insight into the challenges of real-world professional practice.
What next?
Contact us
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