Program Overview
The Gerontology and Later Life Studies at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered Hybrid. 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 and Later Life Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom 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: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 790 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Hamilton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Gerontology and Later Life Studies 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
- Contemporary Issues in Ageing
- Frailty in Later Life
- Dementia Care Principles
- Contemporary Issues in Advanced Dementia Care
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The programme is aimed at a range of professionals with relevant experience and interest in working with older people and/or people living with dementia. It has been designed to have particular appeal to health and social care professionals and also those professionals who are working in the third sector (i.e. for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises).
Applications are welcomed from graduates from all relevant disciplines with experience and or interest in later life care provision.
Normally candidates will hold a first degree.
In addition candidates should have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
Students who have already gained credit at SCQF Level 11 (or QCF/EQF Level 7) may transfer this in certain circumstances; this will be considered on an individual basis. Students who have completed the UWS Programme Graduate Certificate Working with Older People
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 790 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 790 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the West of Scotland 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 University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, United Kingdom
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 36 months