Courses

BA (Hons) Housing Studies

awarded by Leeds Beckett University, UK (Reg. No.: 252355)

 

Course Features

Introduction to the Course

The BA (Hons) Housing Studies is a part-time course addressing both academic and practitioner perspectives. It is in response to an increased demand for courses that meet the needs of practitioners with critical knowledge of a broader array of interlinked professional disciplines and the skills necessary to practice. Graduates can work for housing organisations and facilities and property management enterprises.

Housing is a professional discipline that is increasingly influential on policy aimed at developing sustainable and well managed communities. This course is for prospective students who work in housing organisations either in a professional or voluntary capacity, want to progress as a housing professional, develop understanding of housing and public policy, make a contribution to communities or want to develop your academic skills.

Medium of Instruction

English

Course Structure

Each module is worth 20 credit points except dissertation (double module, 40 credits). The whole course comprises 360 credits. Each 20 credit points module spans over a semester. There are three semesters per year:

Semester A : September to December

Semester B : January to April

Semester S : May to August

The entire course comprises 360 credit points.  The following modules are offered:

# The delivery of elective modules will be subject to the decision of AIBE.

^ This module is comprised of lectures, tutorials, seminars, external visits and fieldworks. All costs incurred for external visits and/ or fieldworks and/or field trip are at students' own cost, which is not covered by course fee/ tuition fee.

Entry Requirements

  • Completion of Higher Diploma, Foundation Degree or equivalent award in the cognate subject of Housing (for example, property management, facility management, real estate, surveying, public administration, building management etc.); or
  • Completion of BTEC National Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma / International Advanced Level or equivalent and or
  • Completion of Diploma / Certificate or equivalent qualification pitched at at HKQF Level 3; or
  • HKDSE results meeting 112 UCAS new tariff points; or
  • Mature applicants aged 21 or above with relevant work experience in housing, property management, facility management, real estate, building services, survey, public administration, building management related field will be considered on case-by-case basis. Applicants will normally be interviewed by the Course Leader and applicants should pass the interview.
  • AND English language proficiency requirement: HKDSE Level 4; or HKCEE Grade C; or HKALE Grade E; or IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent; or applicants whose first language is not English with post-secondary qualifications wholly taught and assessed in English will be considered and accepted.

Course Fee (2024/25)

Year of Entry Original Course Fee Discounted Course fee Discounted Amount
Year 1 entry

(3 years course)

 HK$199,000 HK$144,000

(payable in 12 installments)

 HK$55,000
Year 2 entry

(2 years course)

 HK$137,000 HK$104,000

(payable in 8 installments)

 HK$33,000

(The above tuition fee applies to the 2024/2025 cohort and is subject to change for the 2025/2026 academic year.)

 

It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.

The completion of this course and the qualification and/or CIH membership does not infer licence to practice in relation to the Property Management Services Ordinance (Cap 626).

Criteria for holding a property management practitioner (PMP) licence, please go to: https://www.pmsa.org.hk/en/licensing-regime/property-management-practitioner-licence/criteria/

AIBE reserves the right of cancelation of programme due to insufficient enrolment number or special circumstances and the right of granting an offer.

Classes may be scheduled on weekdays evening, Saturdays, Sundays and / or public holidays.

AIBE reserves the right to modify, discontinue or terminate the promotion reward at any time without prior notice. In the event of dispute, the decision of AIBE shall be final and conclusive. For more details, please refer to the Terms & Conditions.

Leaflet

Overview

Study mode and duration*
Part-time, face-to-face, 2 years
or
Part-time, face-to-face, 3 years
study duration is subject to applicant’s qualifications

Application fee
HK$200 (non-refundable)

Tuition fee (with Professional Advancement Sponsorship)
2-yr course: HK$104,000 (8 instalments)
3-yr course: HK$144,000 (12 instalments)

(The above tuition fee applies to the 2024/2025 cohort and is subject to change for the 2025/2026 academic year.)

Application deadline
29 June 2025

Course commencement
mid-September 2025

Course Discount (2024-2025)

★ Professional Advancement Sponsorship
★ 2-enroll-reward $4,000 per head
★ AIBE Alumni 12% off
★ Free CIH & HIREA student membership
★ Free 1-yr CIH & HIREA membership
★ Waive application fee (Like FB & Ig) 

(The above course discount applies to the 2024/2025 cohort and is subject to change for the 2025/2026 academic year.)

Referral Scheme

Referral Fee $5,000 per head

Upon successful enrollment and payment of the 2nd installment of tuition fee by the applicant,
the referrer shall be awarded the referral fee in the form of a cheque, within 21 days.

Course Rewards (2024-2025)

★ Experiential Learning Programme in UK
★ Best Achievement Award $3,000

*Please call 23761933 for details

Testimonials

Embarking on the BA (Hons) Housing Studies program at AIBE has been a truly enriching and empowering experience for me. The lecturers, who are industry experts brimming with passion and expertise, have been incredible. I've enjoyed most of the lectures and assignments, and, most importantly, I've met a lot of interesting classmates from diverse backgrounds. Immersing myself in a group of knowledgeable classmates who share a passion for housing management has really enriched my learning experience.

I'm grateful for the support of the institute, my family and classmates. Engaging with housing professionals expanded my perspective and career possibilities. With the help of AIBE, it is easy to understand how to become member of Recognised Professional Bodies of PMSA. AIBE's multidisciplinary approach equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of housing, while research projects and field trips open my eyes. I'm confident in applying my knowledge to address housing challenges and improve communities. I appreciate AIBE's opportunities and look forward to a promising future in the property management industry as a graduate of this program.