Program Overview
The Ageing at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Ageing 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 24,064 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,064 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ageing 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
- Ageing in Society
- Body of Ageing
- Economics of Ageing
- Ethics of Ageing
- Ageing Health and Human Services
- Design for Ageing
- End of Life Issues
- Global Population Ageing
- Leadership for an Ageing Workforce
- Mental Health and Ageing
- Shifting Paradigms in Ageing
- Technology and Ageing
- Capstone experienceProject in Ageing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for the Master of Ageing, you are required to have:
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
- Documented evidence of at least two years\' professional work experience.
Meeting these requirements makes you eligible for selection but does not guarantee selection.
In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance; and
- Professional work experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 24,064 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,064 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 24,064 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,064 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne 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.
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 18 months