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University of Southampton: Gerontology (Distance Learning)
Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
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Department | Gerontology |
Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
AdmissionsPGT.SS@soton.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 023 8059 4393 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Delve into the complexities of ageing and its profound impact on individuals and society with our MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) course. Offering a multifaceted exploration, this course covers topics from sociology to biology, healthcare, psychology, and economics. Understand the challenges and changes that come with ageing and equip yourself to craft meaningful solutions. Tailored for professionals, our distance learning option ensures you can seamlessly balance work and advanced studies.
Beyond a comprehensive curriculum, our course emphasises both qualitative and quantitative research skills, preparing you for independent research in gerontology. This mastery will set you at the forefront of health, social care, and policy-making domains. As global populations age, the demand for gerontological expertise rises. Whether you're aiming for a career in applied health, social sciences, or considering a PhD, our MSc in Gerontology is your springboard to success. Join us at the University of Southampton and contribute decisively to a world navigating the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered. |
Summary
Delve into the complexities of ageing and its profound impact on individuals and society with our MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) course. Offering a multifaceted exploration, this course covers topics from sociology to biology, healthcare, psychology, and economics. Understand the challenges and changes that come with ageing and equip yourself to craft meaningful solutions. Tailored for professionals, our distance learning option ensures you can seamlessly balance work and advanced studies.
Beyond a comprehensive curriculum, our course emphasises both qualitative and quantitative research skills, preparing you for independent research in gerontology. This mastery will set you at the forefront of health, social care, and policy-making domains. As global populations age, the demand for gerontological expertise rises. Whether you're aiming for a career in applied health, social sciences, or considering a PhD, our MSc in Gerontology is your springboard to success. Join us at the University of Southampton and contribute decisively to a world navigating the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered. |
Summary
"The MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) programme offers you the opportunity to study gerontology from a distance, allowing you to access learning resources online in a flexible manner. Understanding the process of population ageing brings critical advantages to employees in a range of professional sectors, such as the health and social care, research, and the local and national policy sectors.
The programme will equip you with academic knowledge in Gerontology, focusing on evidence related to the wellbeing of older people, and with policy knowledge relating to social policies aimed at preparing societies for ageing populations. In addition, the programme will offer you a range of training opportunities in research methods, both quantitative and qualitative.
The PG Diploma in Gerontology (Distance Learning) is a programme delivered completely online, offering you the opportunity to complete six modules in the area of ageing. The programme includes an introduction to the discipline of Gerontology and offers you options to specialise in topics such as health and wellbeing, poverty and social protection, and mental health. It allows you to consider a range of careers in the areas of health and social care, policy-making and research. Having successfully completed this programme, you are welcome to progress your studies to the MSc Gerontology (DL) programme."
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered. |
Summary
"The MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) programme offers you the opportunity to study gerontology from a distance, allowing you to access learning resources online in a flexible manner. Understanding the process of population ageing brings critical advantages to employees in a range of professional sectors, such as the health and social care, research, and the local and national policy sectors.
The programme will equip you with academic knowledge in Gerontology, focusing on evidence related to the wellbeing of older people, and with policy knowledge relating to social policies aimed at preparing societies for ageing populations. In addition, the programme will offer you a range of training opportunities in research methods, both quantitative and qualitative.
The PG Diploma in Gerontology (Distance Learning) is a programme delivered completely online, offering you the opportunity to complete six modules in the area of ageing. The programme includes an introduction to the discipline of Gerontology and offers you options to specialise in topics such as health and wellbeing, poverty and social protection, and mental health. It allows you to consider a range of careers in the areas of health and social care, policy-making and research. Having successfully completed this programme, you are welcome to progress your studies to the MSc Gerontology (DL) programme."
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Delve into the complexities of ageing and its profound impact on individuals and society with our MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) course. Offering a multifaceted exploration, this course covers topics from sociology to biology, healthcare, psychology, and economics. Understand the challenges and changes that come with ageing and equip yourself to craft meaningful solutions. Tailored for professionals, our distance learning option ensures you can seamlessly balance work and advanced studies.
Beyond a comprehensive curriculum, our course emphasises both qualitative and quantitative research skills, preparing you for independent research in gerontology. This mastery will set you at the forefront of health, social care, and policy-making domains. As global populations age, the demand for gerontological expertise rises. Whether you're aiming for a career in applied health, social sciences, or considering a PhD, our MSc in Gerontology is your springboard to success. Join us at the University of Southampton and contribute decisively to a world navigating the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered. |
Summary
"The MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) programme offers you the opportunity to study gerontology from a distance, allowing you to access learning resources online in a flexible manner. Understanding the process of population ageing brings critical advantages to employees in a range of professional sectors, such as the health and social care, research, and the local and national policy sectors.
The programme will equip you with academic knowledge in Gerontology, focusing on evidence related to the wellbeing of older people, and with policy knowledge relating to social policies aimed at preparing societies for ageing populations. In addition, the programme will offer you a range of training opportunities in research methods, both quantitative and qualitative.
The PG Diploma in Gerontology (Distance Learning) is a programme delivered completely online, offering you the opportunity to complete six modules in the area of ageing. The programme includes an introduction to the discipline of Gerontology and offers you options to specialise in topics such as health and wellbeing, poverty and social protection, and mental health. It allows you to consider a range of careers in the areas of health and social care, policy-making and research. Having successfully completed this programme, you are welcome to progress your studies to the MSc Gerontology (DL) programme."
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered. |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Delve into the complexities of ageing and its profound impact on individuals and society with our MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) course. Offering a multifaceted exploration, this course covers topics from sociology to biology, healthcare, psychology, and economics. Understand the challenges and changes that come with ageing and equip yourself to craft meaningful solutions. Tailored for professionals, our distance learning option ensures you can seamlessly balance work and advanced studies.
Beyond a comprehensive curriculum, our course emphasises both qualitative and quantitative research skills, preparing you for independent research in gerontology. This mastery will set you at the forefront of health, social care, and policy-making domains. As global populations age, the demand for gerontological expertise rises. Whether you're aiming for a career in applied health, social sciences, or considering a PhD, our MSc in Gerontology is your springboard to success. Join us at the University of Southampton and contribute decisively to a world navigating the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered. |
Summary
Delve into the complexities of ageing and its profound impact on individuals and society with our MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) course. Offering a multifaceted exploration, this course covers topics from sociology to biology, healthcare, psychology, and economics. Understand the challenges and changes that come with ageing and equip yourself to craft meaningful solutions. Tailored for professionals, our distance learning option ensures you can seamlessly balance work and advanced studies.
Beyond a comprehensive curriculum, our course emphasises both qualitative and quantitative research skills, preparing you for independent research in gerontology. This mastery will set you at the forefront of health, social care, and policy-making domains. As global populations age, the demand for gerontological expertise rises. Whether you're aiming for a career in applied health, social sciences, or considering a PhD, our MSc in Gerontology is your springboard to success. Join us at the University of Southampton and contribute decisively to a world navigating the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered. |
Summary
"The MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) programme offers you the opportunity to study gerontology from a distance, allowing you to access learning resources online in a flexible manner. Understanding the process of population ageing brings critical advantages to employees in a range of professional sectors, such as the health and social care, research, and the local and national policy sectors.
The programme will equip you with academic knowledge in Gerontology, focusing on evidence related to the wellbeing of older people, and with policy knowledge relating to social policies aimed at preparing societies for ageing populations. In addition, the programme will offer you a range of training opportunities in research methods, both quantitative and qualitative.
The PG Diploma in Gerontology (Distance Learning) is a programme delivered completely online, offering you the opportunity to complete six modules in the area of ageing. The programme includes an introduction to the discipline of Gerontology and offers you options to specialise in topics such as health and wellbeing, poverty and social protection, and mental health. It allows you to consider a range of careers in the areas of health and social care, policy-making and research. Having successfully completed this programme, you are welcome to progress your studies to the MSc Gerontology (DL) programme."
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered. |
Summary
"The MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) programme offers you the opportunity to study gerontology from a distance, allowing you to access learning resources online in a flexible manner. Understanding the process of population ageing brings critical advantages to employees in a range of professional sectors, such as the health and social care, research, and the local and national policy sectors.
The programme will equip you with academic knowledge in Gerontology, focusing on evidence related to the wellbeing of older people, and with policy knowledge relating to social policies aimed at preparing societies for ageing populations. In addition, the programme will offer you a range of training opportunities in research methods, both quantitative and qualitative.
The PG Diploma in Gerontology (Distance Learning) is a programme delivered completely online, offering you the opportunity to complete six modules in the area of ageing. The programme includes an introduction to the discipline of Gerontology and offers you options to specialise in topics such as health and wellbeing, poverty and social protection, and mental health. It allows you to consider a range of careers in the areas of health and social care, policy-making and research. Having successfully completed this programme, you are welcome to progress your studies to the MSc Gerontology (DL) programme."
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered. |
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