Overview

This Master of Ageing and Health from Charles Sturt University is available online and focuses on social models of ageing, keeping you up to date with advanced theoretical foundations and practice which you can apply to any workplace. The Master of Ageing and Health offers great flexibility combined with a comprehensive learning experience.

You can study online while continuing to work, allowing you to apply your knowledge within your current role.

Key facts

With Charles Sturt University you'll have the option to complete your masters' degree by research or coursework. In the research strand, you'll develop specific skills in research and evaluation by completing core subjects and a research dissertation facilitating your knowledge contribution to practice.

If you choose the coursework strand, you'll take a selection of core and elective subjects to augment your professional skills in human services.

The interdisciplinary nature of this gerontology degree means that it is a great postgraduate study option for people from a range of health professions and disciplines engaged in the aged care sector, including nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and social work.

Career opportunities

The Master of Ageing and Health positions you at the heart of a growing industry. The federal government forecasts that the number of Australians aged 75 years or over will rise by approximately four million by 2060. This master's program prepares you to work in a management position in a hospital or aged care service, health promotion position in an aged care service or quality assessment role in a government or non-government organisation. You could also become a gerontology specialist in your profession and receive specialist recognition from your health discipline professional body.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Vulnerability and the Ethics of Intervention

Social Determinants of Ageing and Health

Health, Wellbeing and Family Care in Later Life

Ageing and Professional Practice

Issues in Dementia Care and Communication

Contemporary Issues in Gerontology

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Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bathurst, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

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A Bachelor's Degree (or AQF equivalent) in a health field, nursing, human services, social work, social sciences, health administration or other relevant undergraduate degree.

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Tuition Fees

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27920 AUD / year

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25840 AUD / year

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National: These are last year's fees. Fees for next year TBA
Part-time International - $13,960.00 pa

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