On successful completion of this module, you will be able to access, synthesise, critically analyse and apply knowledge and understanding of:
Historical and contemporary forms of building construction and the diagnosis and remediation of housing defects of public health significance.
A range of quantitative and qualitative data sources and policy documents pertaining to housing and health.
Current evidence on the relationship between housing and health, with specific consideration of the physical, psychosocial and behavioural mechanisms which contribute to a range of health outcomes.
Social inequalities and their influence on housing risk factors and health.
The principles of risk assessment in characterising the health & safety risks associated with housing of various construction types and tenures.
The legal mechanisms available to tackle poor housing conditions and mitigate risk.
The socio-economic factors which can result in neighbourhood decline and the mechanisms available for area renewal or improvement in remedying housing, social and environmental problems.
