Online Global Ageing Policy Degree :: Accredited Universities

The programme aims to provide you with:

- critical appreciation of the key theoretical perspectives within Gerontology and their application in the analysis of specific issues concerning ageing and the lifecourse

- understanding of contemporary debates within Gerontology concerning the lives of older people, their families and society, in both developed and developing countries

- specialised learning of ageing and its policy implications in less developed regions of the world

- competence in qualitative or quantitative research methods and their application to key research questions
critical skills in the evaluation of policies and programmes in ageing societies

- ability to design and conduct independent research within Gerontology using appropriate research methods
preparation for a career in the field of Gerontology and applied health and social sciences

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from students holding, or expecting to hold, an upper second-class honours degree or higher, or equivalent.

Students without the usual entry qualifications may be admitted, with the requisite approval, on the basis of relevant work experience or professional qualifications. Mature applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience are also welcomed and will be considered.

For all applications, two academic references are required. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications until we have received both references.

English language requirements
If your first language or language of education is not English, we will ask you to show evidence of fluency in the use of English. For all of our postgraduate programmes we require a level of IELTS 6.5.

For details of other English language tests which we accept, please see the International students section of our website where you will find a list of approved tests.

"http://www.southampton.ac.uk/international/entry_reqs/english_language.shtml"

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The Later in Life Studies MSc at University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has a wide application including older people, carers and a range of health, social and third sector professionals who work with or support people in their later life years. It is designed to provide graduates from a range of disciplines with a rigorous education in the many complex health and social care issues affecting older people. The programme may be studied entirely online from anywhere in the world or based at Hamilton campus taking a blended learning approach.

Changing demographics have focused attention on later life on a global scale with rising numbers reflected internationally and bringing both opportunities and challenges. The positive aspects around the survival of so many into older age and their increasing role in development is tempered by the increasing numbers of frail and vulnerable older people.

The course is designed to equip professionals with an in-depth knowledge and the critical perspective needed to plan, practice in partnership, manage and lead high-quality services and interventions for older people. Students will be enabled to:

Develop an understanding of the impact of growing numbers of older people on health and social care systems, families and the labour market.
Understand the experiences of people as they age in different contexts and circumstances including marginalised, migrant and indigenous populations.
Develop a critical perspective of the assets and abilities of people as they age whilst understanding the importance of personalised interventions and approaches.
Develop cross cultural knowledge of later life issues in developing and developed countries.
Gain new research based perspectives on the provision of support in later life.
Develop leadership skills and confidence to implement services or strategies locally.

Close links with, and regular input from older people plus ageing, social policy, and healthcare academics and practitioners offer students from a range of disciplines relevant and current insight into issues affecting ageing and older people.

Entry Requirements

The Programme will be of interest to a wide group of professionals given its basis in health and social care and within communities, in addition to those who have personal experience, for example as a carer or as an older person.

Applications are welcomed from graduates in all disciplines with professional or personal experience or interest in later life care provision. Consideration will be given to applicants who have a degree in an unrelated topic at the discretion of the Programme Leader.

Normally candidates will hold a first degree or Graduate Certificate awarded within the previous five years. Consideration will be given to applicants who have gained their degree several years ago where continued further development in knowledge through post graduate studies would demonstrate currency in certified learning.

Candidates should have a minimum of two years of relevant professional or personal experience. Applicants with relevant experience only will be considered for entry on an individual basis.

Students who have already gained an award of PG Certificate or PG Diploma in a related discipline may be eligible for credit transfer into the course.

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