Overview

The Dementia Studies (Online) course from University of Stirling is run by a team of academic experts whose research has helped to shape dementia care policy worldwide. You’ll learn about the latest theories, innovations and best practice in supporting people with dementia – as well as gaining an overview of policy drivers and initiatives, and a grounding in academic and research skills. Our course also benefits from an advisory group of people with dementia, who support course development.

During your studies, you’ll become part of an international online community of fellow students and academics committed to improving dementia practice and the experience of people living with dementia.

With a student and alumni group that to date encompasses students from Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East and Africa, and from professions spanning health, care, architecture and law, you will engage with a diverse range of professionals who are committed to improving the experiences of people living with dementia across varied regional contexts.

The course encourages collaborative, interdisciplinary and critical learning. It’s dedicated to creating leaders of change in dementia practice.

Career opportunities

This course is for experienced professionals from all relevant disciplines and enables you to study while continuing to work in your existing post. Some of our graduates have moved to specialised posts, while others have secured a promotion, undertaken further research or become involved in training.

Advance your career prospects by growing your expertise in this specialist area of health and social care
Fit your studies around your current job commitments
Put everything you’re learning straight to work in a professional setting

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dementia and the Environment
Critical and Reflective Thinking in Dementia Studies
Critical and creative approaches to dementia
Living with Dementia
Understanding and Evaluating Evidence in Dementia Studies
Enhancing Dementia Practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-19 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Psychology Health Sciences View 33 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

Work experience

You must be a professional currently working in a relevant field or a carer/volunteer with experience of supporting individuals with dementia.

Tuition Fee

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International

13200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

8800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8800 GBP per year during 36 months.

Total cost for PGCert:

Home/EU students: £2,933

Overseas students: £4,400

Total cost for PGDip:

Home/EU students: £5,867

Overseas students: £8,800

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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