Overview
Course Details
Understanding the process of population ageing can benefit areas such as health and social care, research, and local and national policy.
At the Gerontology (Distance Learning) MSc course at the University of Southampton, you’ll look at the subject from a range of perspectives, including policy, demography, sociology, biology, healthcare sciences, psychology and economics.
You’ll develop:
- understanding of key theories in gerontology and their application
- knowledge of modern global debates around the lives of older people, their families and societies
- the ability to evaluate policies and initiatives concerning issues like population ageing, welfare provision and quality of life
- qualitative and quantitative research skills
- the ability to design and conduct independent research in gerontology using appropriate research methods
- skills for a career in gerontology, applied health or social sciences
Career Opportunities
- critical appreciation of key theoretical perspectives in gerontology and their application to the analysis of issues concerning ageing and the life course
- understanding of contemporary debates in gerontology surrounding the lives of older people, their families and societies in developed and developing countries
- the ability to evaluate policies and initiatives concerning population ageing, welfare provision and quality of life of older people, their families and carers
- competence in qualitative and quantitative research methods and their application to key research questions
- the ability to design and conduct independent research in gerontology using appropriate research methods
- preparation for a career in the field of gerontology and applied health and social sciences
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Perspectives in Gerontology
- Researching Ageing Societies
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Poverty and Social Protection Around The World
- Mental Health and Ageing
- Ageing, Health & Well-Being
- Demographic Change, Ageing & Globalisation
- Qualitative Research Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sociology Health Sciences Genetics View 15 other Masters in Genetics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You’ll need a 2:1 degree in social science or a subject related to ageing.
Tuition Fee
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International
21000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
EU and international students pay £21,000.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.