Gerontology (Distance Learning)

Entry requirements

Upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

Information for international students

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 visit the International students section of our website.

Fees and funding

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.