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Full time | University of West London - (UWL) | 4 years | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

4 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

People With Mental Health Problems: Social Work

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Overview

UWL is committed to advancing knowledge and innovation in research and education to improve the lives of older people in the UK and around the world living with dementia.

The team within

  • The Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory
  • (GIAM) has expertise in conducting multi-method research in dementia and ageing-related studies and can provide relevant mentoring and supervision to doctoral students.

    Our PhD in Dementia Studies provides an opportunity for individuals with an academic or professional interest in dementia to undertake advanced study within their chosen area.

    The course promotes applied and critical thinking around theoretical and practice-based issues related to diverse aspects of dementia research and care.

    We invite applications for doctoral research in various topic areas, including:

    • dementia in acute hospitals
    • intensive care and dementia
    • living well with dementia
    • dementia, care, and technology
    • ethics, care, and dementia
    • minorities and dementia
    • dementia social care research (care homes and homecare)
    • personal/intimate care and dementia
    • family carers and dementia.

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    For this course (per year)

    £3,995

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (per year)

    £14,750

    Entry requirements

    The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, a masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

    University information

    The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and close connections with top industry employers. It has been ranked the city’s best modern non-specialist university (Complete University Guide, 2025), and is number one in London for student satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2024). Curricula incorporate both theoretical knowledge and practical learning...more

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