Overview

Understanding the process of population ageing can benefit areas such as health and social care, research, and local and national policy.

At the Gerontology (Distance Learning) MSc course at the University of Southampton , you’ll look at the subject from a range of perspectives, including policy, demography, sociology, biology, healthcare sciences, psychology and economics.

You’ll develop:

understanding of key theories in gerontology and their application
knowledge of modern global debates around the lives of older people, their families and societies
the ability to evaluate policies and initiatives concerning issues like population ageing, welfare provision and quality of life
qualitative and quantitative research skills
the ability to design and conduct independent research in gerontology using appropriate research methods
skills for a career in gerontology, applied health or social sciences

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

Research

Critical thinking

Commercial awareness

Self-management

Confidence

Communication

Creativity

EDI leadership

Adaptability

Problem solving

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perspectives in Gerontology

Researching Ageing Societies

Quantitative Research Methods

Poverty and Social Protection Around The World

Mental Health and Ageing

Ageing, Health & Well-Being

Demographic Change, Ageing & Globalisation

Qualitative Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You'll need a 2:1 degree. Our preferred subjects are: sociology, demography, psychology, social work, nursing, medicine, allied health sciences, anthropology, marketing, economics, business studies, engineering.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10400 GBP / year

≈ 10400 GBP / year

Funding

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