Gerontology (Distance Learning)

University of Southampton

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