MSc Global Ageing (Online)

Overview

This course will provide you with an advanced understanding about the ageing of individuals and populations, the implications this has for policy, practice and the development of products and services, as well as the demands and challenges this raises. It covers content and skills development in social gerontology, ageing and population studies, dementia studies and health care and practice.

The key competencies you will gain and enhance will be in line with the highest international standards set by the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education’s Gerontological Competencies for Undergraduate and Graduate Education, a leading framework for teaching gerontology.

The applied nature of the course and its focus on positive interventions into the experiences of older people will support skills acquisition, employability and career progression in fields related to supporting, researching and intervening in ageing populations and societies. Students can also exit with PGCert and PGDip awards.

Course objectives

At the end of this course, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of theory and practice in social gerontology and ageing studies.
• Critically analyse empirical research and policy linked to ageing and the experiences of older people across the world.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of international best practice in supporting older people and ageing societies.
• Evidence critical thinking, problem-solving and multidisciplinarity.
• Demonstrate skills in digital learning and collaboration.

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.