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Lancaster University: Ageing
Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
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Department | Health Research |
Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
fhm-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01524 593936 |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
PhD Ageing is a part-time and flexible PhD led by the research-active academics based in our Division of Health Research. The programme will help you to gain deeper and critical insights into population ageing and sparks thinking into how to provide better health and care systems to support older people and their families. A personal academic tutor and during the research phase (year 3+), two thesis supervisors will provide you with support for each step of your PhD, from your first taught module to your own research project.
**Programme overview**
Taught Modules
Year 1 and Year 2 taught modules provide training in (please note these may be subject to change):
Ageing:
- Theoretical approaches to the social science of ageing
- Empirical research in this area across a range of topics including healthy ageing, socioeconomic issues and ageing from a global perspective
- Innovation in ageing research
Undertaking research:
- Philosophy of research
- Research questions, methods and choices
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Diverse evidence synthesis and systematic review
Principles of research design and ethical considerations:
- The ethical consequences of different research designs and researching in different populations
- Principles of research ethics
- Writing a research proposal
- Ethical approval and Governance procedures
There are 180 credits of taught modules across years 1 and 2. Please note that students must achieve a minimum 60% weighted average across these taught modules in order to proceed to the research element of the PhD programme (Yr. 3 onwards).
**Research**
Year 3 and onwards will be spent undertaking a research project and will conclude with the submission of a thesis (35,000 words) that makes an original contribution to knowledge within your area of professional practice and of direct relevance to it. This research project will be supervised from Lancaster University but undertaken in your own location or workplace. Supervisions will be hosted online via MS Teams, plus face-to-face meetings during the annual Autumn Academy.
**Key Facts**
PhD Ageing is delivered by Blending Learning. Blended learning refers to the methods of interaction between students and course tutors / supervisors on a programme. Teaching and research activities are carried out through a combination of face-to-face and online interaction. The Lancaster-based academies that occur each year give you the chance to meet your programme peers and the academic team. Online interactions use our virtual learning environment and include discussion forums, collaborative digital spaces and video conferencing.
**Programme outcomes**
The aim of the course is to allow people working in a range of settings – government, third sector, health care sites, academic institutions, social care settings, international organisations etc. - to undertake advanced study within this exciting and vibrant field. The course is aimed at individuals based in the UK or overseas. The course is offered on part-time via blended/distance e-learning.
The PhD in Ageing aims to:
- Promote advanced knowledge and a critical understanding of theories, concepts and debates in ageing
- Foster critical approaches to evidence review and knowledge management
- Develop advanced skills in research design, data analysis, practice and dissemination
- Improve scholarship in presenting written and oral arguments
- Enhance leadership skills and effectiveness
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject. As part of your application you will also need to provide a 500 word research proposal. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
This part-time and flexible PhD is led by the research-active academics based in our Division of Health Research. Our academics produce high-quality research with national and international impact on health and wellbeing policy. The PhD in Ageing is your chance to work with our academics on the production of a 35,000-word thesis in your area of interest and professional practice that makes an original contribution to knowledge development within the discipline.
The programme will help you to gain deeper and critical insights into population ageing and sparks thinking into how to provide better health and care systems to support older people and their families. A personal academic tutor and two thesis supervisors will provide you with support for each step of your PhD, from your first taught module to your own research project.
Combining innovative distance learning and an annual academy held at the University, this part-time, flexible doctorate runs over a minimum of four to seven years. The programme begins with a compulsory five-day induction academy. Each of the subsequent academic years start with a compulsory three-day academy, while the rest of the course is delivered via e-learning. Attendance at the annual academies is compulsory until you are confirmed as being on the PhD.
Though you will specialise in your own area of professional practice, the PhD in Ageing is designed to broaden and diversify your employment options. Our selection of taught courses will enhance your skills in up-to-date research techniques and provide you with knowledge that extends beyond a single discipline, ensuring that you graduate with a wide range of skills that enhance your employability.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject. As part of your application you will also need to provide a 500 word research proposal. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
This part-time and flexible PhD is led by the research-active academics based in our Division of Health Research. Our academics produce high-quality research with national and international impact on health and well-being policy. The PhD in Ageing is your chance to work with our academics on the production of a 35,000-word thesis in your area of interest and professional practice that makes an original contribution to knowledge development within the discipline.
The programme will help you to gain deeper and critical insights into population ageing and sparks thinking into how to provide better health and care systems to support older people and their families. A personal academic tutor and two thesis supervisors will provide you with support for each step of your PhD, from your first taught module to your own research project.
Combining innovative distance learning and an annual academy held at the University, this part-time, flexible doctorate runs over a minimum of four to seven years. The programme begins with a compulsory five-day induction academy. Each of the subsequent academic years start with a compulsory three-day academy, while the rest of the course is delivered via e-learning. Attendance at the annual academies is compulsory until you are confirmed as being on the PhD.
Due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19 (coronavirus), the Autumn Academies scheduled for September 2020 will now take place virtually rather than on our Lancaster campus. We hope to revert to our normal campus-based Academies from September 2021. Please contact either your supervisor or fhmpgoffice@lancaster.ac.uk, for more information.
Though you will specialise in your own area of professional practice, the PhD in Ageing is designed to broaden and diversify your employment options. Our selection of taught courses will enhance your skills in up-to-date research techniques and provide you with knowledge that extends beyond a single discipline, ensuring that you graduate with a wide range of skills that enhance your employability.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | An upper 2nd Class Honours degree in an relevant subject. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
MSc
Summary
MSc Ageing aims to allow people working in a range of settings – government, third sector, health care sites, academic institutions, social care settings, international organisations etc. – to undertake advanced study within this exciting and vibrant field. The Master's is aimed at individuals based in international settings or in the UK. This part-time programme offers a flexible way of engaging with study in this area. It is delivered via blended/distance e-learning, over two years. A large proportion of the course covers research methods giving you the skills to make an original contribution to knowledge development in the field of ageing.
Programme overview
Year 1 and Year 2 taught include:
Ageing
- Theoretical approaches to the social science and psychology of ageing
- Empirical research in this area across a range of topics including health and ageing, socioeconomic issues and ageing from a global perspective
- Innovation in ageing research
Systematic approaches to literature reviews and evidence synthesis:
- What they are
- How to do one
Data analysis:
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Theory and methods:
- How to devise a research question and exploring different methods of data collection
- Different methodological approaches
For the 60-credit dissertation module which you will carry out in your second year, you will be able to choose from a number of dissertation formats. These will include a systematic review (of either quantitative or qualitative studies) or the opportunity to carry out analysis of an existing data set. This research project will be supervised from Lancaster University, but undertaken in your own location or workplace. Supervisions will take the form of online meetings. Supervisors will be chosen based on relevant theoretical or methodological expertise within a student’s area of interest where possible.
Our academic staff have expertise in:
- Understanding the needs of family and carers and planning interventions to support them
- Addressing the needs of older people including those with dementia and improving the provision of care in residential and nursing homes
- Psychological outcomes in older people with long-term conditions, especially neurodegenerative diseases
- Psychological interventions to help wellbeing, safety (e.g. falls) or cognitive function
- Digital advances in ageing
- Use of longitudinal datasets to examine risk factors for cognitive impairment or negative social situations in later life (e.g. loneliness)
- Inequalities and public health impacts for older people, e.g. in minority groups
**Key Facts**
MSc Ageing is delivered by Blending Learning. Blended learning refers to the methods of interaction between students and course tutors / supervisors on a programme. Teaching and research activities are carried out through a combination of face-to-face and online interaction. The Lancaster-based academies that occur each year give you the chance to meet your programme peers and the academic team. Online interactions use our virtual learning environment and include discussion forums, collaborative digital spaces and video conferencing.
Year 1 starts with a three-day compulsory in person Induction Academy. While you are welcome to attend an academy in your second year, this is not compulsory. The first-year induction academy is an opportunity to meet and to get to know your cohort in person and to meet the academic programme team and support staff.
**Programme outcomes**
The Master's in Ageing aims to:
- Promote advanced knowledge and a critical understanding of ageing research, concepts and debates
- Foster critical approaches to evidence review and knowledge management
- Develop advanced skills in awareness of research designs, data analysis, presentation and dissemination
- Improve scholarship in presenting written and oral arguments
- Enhance leadership skills and effectiveness
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, such as health/social care or related fields. Qualifications and/or experience considered by the University to be of an equivalent standard will also be considered. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
This part-time and flexible Masters degree is led by the research-active academics based in our prestigious Division of Health Research. Our high-quality research has national and international impact on health and wellbeing policy. This is your chance to make an original contribution to knowledge development in the field of ageing.
The course is designed with you in mind, supporting you at your own location to balance work with your existing responsibilities. Our innovative approach combines distance and face-to-face learning to help you gain critical insights into ageing and develop your understanding of research design, practice and dissemination. Your personal academic tutor and dissertation supervisor will support you at every step.
You'll advance your knowledge and critical understanding of theory, research, policy and practice in ageing. Through your work you'll foster critical approaches to the review of evidence, enhance your research skills, and improve your written and oral presentation skills. Finally you'll have the opportunity to complete a research project and 10,000 word dissertation which will reflect your own interest and professional practice.
This Masters degree can lead to a host of broad employment options, as well as an application for practitioner courses. You'll learn up-to-date research techniques throughout the course to enhance your skills and provide you with knowledge that extends beyond a single discipline, ensuring that you complete your studies a highly employable professional.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, such as health/social care or related fields. Qualifications and/or experience considered by the University to be of an equivalent standard will also be considered. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
This part-time and flexible Masters degree is led by the research-active academics based in our prestigious Division of Health Research. Our high-quality research has national and international impact on health and well-being policy. This is your chance to make an original contribution to knowledge development in the field of ageing.
The course is designed with you in mind, supporting you at your own location to balance work with your existing responsibilities. Our innovative approach combines distance and face-to-face learning to help you gain critical insights into ageing and develop your understanding of research design, practice and dissemination. Your personal academic tutor and dissertation supervisor will support you at every step.
You'll advance your knowledge and critical understanding of theory, research, policy and practice in ageing. Through your work you'll foster critical approaches to the review of evidence, enhance your research skills, and improve your written and oral presentation skills. Finally you'll have the opportunity to complete a research project and 10,000 word dissertation which will reflect your own interest and professional practice.
This Masters degree can lead to a host of broad employment options, as well as an application for practitioner courses. You'll learn up-to-date research techniques throughout the course to enhance your skills and provide you with knowledge that extends beyond a single discipline, ensuring that you complete your studies a highly employable professional.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, such as health/social care or related fields. Qualifications and/or experience considered by the University to be of an equivalent standard will also be considered. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
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