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Gerontology (Distance Learning) (PGCert)

Gerontology (Distance Learning) (PGCert)

Different course options

Study mode

Distance without attendance

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Age Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Delve into the complexities of ageing and its profound impact on individuals and society with our MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) course. Offering a multifaceted exploration, this course covers topics from sociology to biology, healthcare, psychology, and economics. Understand the challenges and changes that come with ageing and equip yourself to craft meaningful solutions. Tailored for professionals, our distance learning option ensures you can seamlessly balance work and advanced studies. Beyond a comprehensive curriculum, our course emphasises both qualitative and quantitative research skills, preparing you for independent research in gerontology. This mastery will set you at the forefront of health, social care, and policy-making domains. As global populations age, the demand for gerontological expertise rises. Whether you're aiming for a career in applied health, social sciences, or considering a PhD, our MSc in Gerontology is your springboard to success. Join us at the University of Southampton and contribute decisively to a world navigating the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population.

All programme modules have their own page on Blackboard. Students are able to access materials (lecture slides, recordings of lectures, coursework details, references and module updates) to supplement their independent study.

Modules

This module introduces you to the study of Gerontology as an interdisciplinary subject. You will be familiarised with main theoretical perspectives and approaches to the study of ageing and the life course. You will examine the causes and consequences of ageing at the level of individuals and populations. This involves investigating the social, physical and mental changes humans undergo as they age, as well as the impact of growing proportions of older people on social institutions, labour markets, welfare systems and families. The module combines insights from Social Policy, Demography, Sociology, Biology, Psychology and Economics.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£8,100

Entry requirements

Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered.

University information

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities, and today ranks within the top 13 institutions in the country, according to the 2023 Complete University Guide league table. With seven...more

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