Do you have a housing degree and has it made a difference?

Having a degree in housing isn't essential, but does it help you get on in the sector? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments

A graduation ceremony at Brighton University in the 1980s
Has a housing degree made a difference to you? Photograph: Alamy

Earlier this week our online debate focused on whether degrees in housing are still essential for those working in the sector.

Although a few people stuck up for higher education, the majority of the panel felt that a degree demonstrates a willingness to learn, but can't be preparation for the day-to-day demands of the job.

Aside from the more general nature of many degrees, which our panel felt would leave graduates unprepared for specific roles, another concern was the importance of personality, something that can't be taught in any university.

However, others cited the need to build strong networks, which studying as a group can provide, as well as the status afforded to the sector when many of its employees hold further qualifications.

So with some universities dropping housing related courses from their syllabuses due to lack of interest, is it time the housing sector looked again at how it recruits and trains staff?

We want to know whether you have a degree and whether you think it matters, vote now in our poll and tell us about your experience in the comment thread below.


Do you have a degree in housing?


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