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) Postgrad. Dip. course offered 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
- skills for a career in gerontology, applied health or social sciences
Career Opportunities
You’ll graduate with the knowledge and practical skills to work with older people in a wide range of settings. You will also be able to progress onto the MSc Gerontology (DL) if you complete the MSc dissertation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Perspectives in Gerontology
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Researching Ageing Societies
- Poverty and Social Protection Around The World
- Researching Ageing Societies
- 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
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Academic requirements
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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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15800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15800 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8500 GBP per year during 12 months.
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