Overview

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. Cert. 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

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

Critical thinking

Communication

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perspectives in Gerontology

Researching Ageing Societies

Poverty and Social Protection Around The World

Mental Health and Ageing

Ageing, Health & Well-Being

Demographic Change, Ageing & Globalisation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-09 00:00:00

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We advise applying early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.

Language

English

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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92

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in social science or a subject related to ageing.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8800 GBP / year

≈ 8800 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

6400 GBP / year

≈ 6400 GBP / year

Funding

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