Program Overview
The Gerontology at Charles Sturt University is a Master programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Gerontology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: AUD 2,500 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Gerontology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- End of Life and Palliative Care
- Restricted elective
- Leadership in Complex Aged Care Practice
- Restricted elective
- Management and Leadership of Health and Aged Care Services,Ã
- Loss, Grief and Palliative Care,Ã
- Case Management,Ã
- Social Inequality,Ã
- Public Sector Management.
- Chronic and Complex Nursing Practice 1
- Chronic and Complex Nursing Practice 2
- Advanced Chronic Care Nursing
- Cultural Competence in Indigenous Health Care: Implications for Nursing Practice.
- Ageing Policy and Social Construction
- Social Work and Human Services Dissertation
- Leadership in Complex Aged Care Practice
- Social Work and Human Services Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- This course is available to applicants who are graduates from Bachelor level courses in disciplines such as nursing, allied health, community work, social work and welfare, health science, health administration, public health.
- If you have another Bachelor level course, you may be considered for admission, following approval from the Course Director.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 2,500 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 2,500 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Charles Sturt University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. Established in 1989, it was named in honour of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-02-18
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months