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University of Stirling: Dementia Studies
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Dementia Services Development Centre |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, and by 2040 the number of people living with dementia in the UK is expected to reach 1.4 million (Dementia Statistics Hub).
Our online MSc Dementia Studies course equips you with the skills you need to improve the lives of people living with dementia. You’ll learn about the latest innovations and best practice in dementia care from experts whose research has a global impact.
Dementia Services Development Centre The University of Stirling is home to the Dementia Services Development Centre. The Centre is renowned worldwide for its expertise and helps to advise governments and academic institutions in the UK, Europe, China and Australia on dementia-related issues. Additionally, training and consultancy is provided for the private, voluntary and statutory sectors.
Study online Our online Dementia Studies course can be studied from anywhere in the world. The course is designed for professionals already working in the field, volunteers supporting people with dementia or people wishing to develop a career in dementia care. You will:
become part of an international community of learners and study around your schedule; work with experts and leaders across a range of professions relevant to dementia care, including health and social workers, psychologists and architects; gain an overview of dementia care policy drivers and initiatives, and a grounding in academic and research skills; learn from an advisory group of people with dementia who support course development.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. Students must be professionals currently working in a relevant field. |
| Location | Online University of Stirling Cottrell Building Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
Over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, and by 2040 the number of people living with dementia in the UK is expected to reach 1.4 million (Dementia Statistics Hub).
Our online MSc Dementia Studies course equips you with the skills you need to improve the lives of people living with dementia. You’ll learn about the latest innovations and best practice in dementia care from experts whose research has a global impact.
Dementia Services Development Centre The University of Stirling is home to the Dementia Services Development Centre. The Centre is renowned worldwide for its expertise and helps to advise governments and academic institutions in the UK, Europe, China and Australia on dementia-related issues. Additionally, training and consultancy is provided for the private, voluntary and statutory sectors.
Study online Our online Dementia Studies course can be studied from anywhere in the world. The course is designed for professionals already working in the field, volunteers supporting people with dementia or people wishing to develop a career in dementia care. You will:
become part of an international community of learners and study around your schedule; work with experts and leaders across a range of professions relevant to dementia care, including health and social workers, psychologists and architects; gain an overview of dementia care policy drivers and initiatives, and a grounding in academic and research skills; learn from an advisory group of people with dementia who support course development.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. Students must be professionals currently working in a relevant field. |
| Location | Online University of Stirling Cottrell Building Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
With the number of people living with dementia across the world expected to double in the next 20 years, this innovative e-learning course has been developed to provide you with an in-depth, research-based knowledge of dementia and approaches to supporting people with dementia. It’s designed for professionals already working in the field and carers/volunteers who are supporting people with dementia. Our online course can be studied from anywhere in the world.
The course is run by a team of academic experts whose research has helped to shape dementia care policy worldwide. You’ll learn about the latest theories, innovations and best practice in supporting people with dementia – as well as gaining an overview of policy drivers and initiatives, and a grounding in academic and research skills. Our course also benefits from an advisory group of people with dementia, who support course development.
During your studies, you’ll become part of an international online community of fellow students and academics committed to improving dementia practice and the experience of people living with dementia. With a student and alumni group that to date encompasses students from Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East and Africa, and from professions spanning health, care, architecture and law, you will engage with a diverse range of professionals who are committed to improving the experiences of people living with dementia across varied regional contexts.
The course encourages collaborative, interdisciplinary and critical learning. It’s dedicated to creating leaders of change in dementia practice.
Our course takes a theory-based and practice-oriented approach to consider the diversity of living and dying with dementia. It encourages collaborative, inter-disciplinary, critical and reflexive learning and it seeks to produce leaders of change in the dementia field.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. Students must be professionals currently working in a relevant field. |
| Location | Online University of Stirling Cottrell Building Stirling FK9 4LA |
The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).
That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …
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