The aims of the programme are to provide you with:

- 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

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from students holding, or expecting to hold, a British bachelors (honours) upper second-class degree or higher, or the 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
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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.

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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"

Other Fees

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